Cornelius News
Town may dip into savings to fix IT problems
Feb. 29. At their Monday March 2 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board will be asked to spend unbudgeted funds totaling $271,400 in order to bring the town’s IT/computer equipment into a state of good repair, as first reported by Cornelius Today earlier this month. “At our strategic planning session Feb. 6, the town’s staff identified […]
From arts to sports, camps make summer even better
Feb. 28. The calendar still says winter, but plans are already in place for Cornelius Parks and Recreation summer camps. Registration begins at 7 a.m. on Monday March 2. Parents of children ages 4-16 are advised to get their requests in early. “Interest is typically very strong when registration opens,” said Chad Cauble, recreation superintendent. Some camps sell […]
I-77 toll lanes: They’re watching
Feb. 26. I-77 Mobility Partners says crews are still installing an occupancy detection system on the I-77 toll lanes. The system will determine the number of persons in a vehicle and compare it to the setting on a vehicle’s transponder, so the proper tolls are charged. But drivers of pick-up trucks shouldn’t even think about […]
Meet Aaron Tucker, Cornelius’ new planning director
Aaron Tucker, who has served in the Cornelius Planning Department since 2014, is the town’s new Planning Director, taking over for Wayne Herron, who was named Assistant Town Manager last year. “For the past year, Aaron has been working with Wayne to prepare for his new role and develop a smooth transition plan” said Town Manager […]
There is a reason: Turn turn
Feb. 21. The treacherous intersection of Old Jetton Road and Jetton Road is getting a fix: Left-hand turns from Old Jetton onto Jetton will no longer be allowed. The intersection, which handles significant traffic coming to and from the Jetton Village/Harris Teeter shopping center is one of the most dangerous in Cornelius. The Town of […]
CMS early dismissal due to weather
Feb. 20. The National Weather Service says precipitation will fall as rain likely before noon, then rain and snow between noon and 4 pm, then snow after 4 pm. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will dismiss three hours early due to the weather and the potential of dangerous road conditions. Highs today near 40, which means there’s not […]
Contract for twin roundabouts OK’d
Feb. 18. By Dave Vieser. At the Feb. 17 meeting last night, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved a $17.4 million contract with the state NCDOT which will fund the construction of twin roundabout/circles on Hwy. 21 at Catawba. All but $502,000 will be paid by the state, and any cost overruns will be the […]
We’ll go out on a limb, there was no snub intended
Feb. 17. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Police will help provide security for the Republican National Convention this summer, but it doesn’t look like we’re getting free trees. The organizers of the convention—a massive event set for Aug. 24-27 at the Spectrum Center in Uptown—are planting 2,020 trees in and around Charlotte in honor of the convention. Matthews and Hickory Grove, SC, are getting trees, not to mention Oakdale […]
Town Board meeting tonight includes vote on roundabouts
Feb. 17. Construction of the twin roundabouts on Hwy. 21 at Catawba Avenue will cost $17.4 million, according to an agreement between the NCDOT and Cornelius. The agreement is expected to be approved Monday evening Feb. 17 at the Town Board meeting. All but $502,000 will be paid by the state, but any cost overruns […]
Townhome project in planning stage on Bailey Road
Feb. 17. By Dave Vieser. On the heels of approving a controversial townhome project near Washam Potts Road, the Cornelius Town Board may be facing another similar decision soon. Mattamy Homes, a privately owned builder based in Canada, wants to put 64 townhomes on property between Hough High and Bailey Middle on Bailey Road. The […]
