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State and Local Leaders Meet to Address Citizen Concerns about Traffic & Safety on Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC- In response to citizen concern, Town of Waxhaw Commissioner Anne M. Simpson gathered multiple local and state legislative leaders to discuss solutions to mitigate traffic and safety concerns on Cuthbertson Road.
07/28/2022
WAXHAW SELECTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR TOWN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT
Waxhaw, N.C. (July 7, 2022) - the Town of Waxhaw has moved to the next phase of development on the new location for Town Hall and the Public Services / Parks and Recreation Operations Center.
07/07/2022 8:53 a.m.
Staffing shortages force cancellation of Taste of Waxhaw 2022
05/05/2022 12:05 p.m.
Construction on McDonald St
While McDonald St is under construction, consider one of our free public parking lots or street parking!
04/21/2022 8:02 a.m.
Façade Improvement Grant funds still available!
Structures built between 1888 & 1941 that are located in the Façade Improvement Grant boundary, are eligible to be paid 50% of construction costs for work done to the exterior.
04/06/2022
Downtown Park Monthly Report
Downtown Park construction started a few weeks ago. Take a moment to view the progress.
03/25/2022
Women of Waxhaw
In March, we celebrate Women's History Month. This gives us an opportunity to honor the women shaping our community.
03/16/2022
WastePro moves Bulk Pickup to every Friday
Due to increased demand, the Town of Waxhaw is adding more bulk waste collection days. Beginning April 1st, the Town of Waxhaw and WastePro will offer a scheduled weekly collection instead of the previous bi-weekly days.
03/14/2022
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and we are honoring this by celebrating one of Town of Waxhaw’s very own, Robin Viar. Robin was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer at the age of 39 on March 21, 2012.
03/04/2022 3:00 p.m.
Waxhaw’s Mayor to Serve as Chair for the CRTPO Board
Town of Waxhaw Mayor Ron Pappas was recently elected The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board’s chair.
02/25/2022
Woman’s mission of service touches Waxhaw community
Ulunda Baker has made it her mission to bring people together through service and she’s doing precisely that in the Waxhaw community.
02/22/2022
Former NBA Star Invests in Waxhaw with State-of-the-Art Training Facility
Tamar Slay brought his talents, knowledge and experience to Waxhaw through the newly opened Slay Basketball facility after retiring from a successful 12-year career as a professional basketball player.
02/15/2022 12:18 p.m.
Weather Update - January 22, 2022
Due to the inclement weather the landfill and transfer station is closed, forcing Waste Pro to close.
01/22/2022 9:30 a.m.
Carolina Thread Trail awards $755,500 for trail projects to 16 partners.
The Town of Waxhaw has been awarded $50,000 from the Carolina Thread Trail towards reconstruction and repairs to the 12 Mile Greenway.
01/20/2022 4:00 p.m.
Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez passes.
The Town of Waxhaw has just learned of the passing of Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez.
01/19/2022 4:00 p.m.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New Indy Catawba, LLC Public Hearing
EPA is hosting a public hearing to provide the opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed consent decree.
01/19/2022 12:30 p.m.
CRTPO OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITS DRAFT 2050 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will start a public comment period for its draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), revised 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), 2045 MTP amendments, and draft Air Quality Conformity Determination Report on
01/18/2022 1:39 p.m.
CIP Progress Report
Check out the progress of Waxhaw's capital projects.
01/12/2022 9:30 a.m.
EPA Proposes Settlement Agreement with New Indy to Address Emissions of Hydrogen Sulfide from Catawba, South Carolina Papermill
12/30/2021 4:00 p.m.
Leave a Legacy, Donate a Brick to Waxhaw’s New Park
12/13/2021 2:30 p.m.
Statewide Burn Ban Effective 5 PM, November 29, 2021
ATTENTION: The state of North Carolina has implemented a statewide burn ban effective 5 PM today. See attached memo for more information.
11/30/2021
Waxhaw to Break Ground on Downtown Park
The Town of Waxhaw will break ground on its newest park Friday, October 29, 2021, at 2:30 PM
10/25/2021 10:40 a.m.
Waxhaw Receives PARTF Grant for Downtown Park Project
The Town of Waxhaw has been awarded $425,000 from N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). The town received the grant money for Phase II of the Waxhaw Downtown Park project.
10/12/2021 8:00 a.m.
Waxhaw to Host Town Hall Forum on Monday October 18 at Forest Hill Church
The Town of Waxhaw will have a Town Hall Forum on Monday, October 18th, from 6:30-8 PM.
10/06/2021 8:00 a.m.
The Town of Waxhaw Receives Its 10th Consecutive Employee Safety Award
The Town of Waxhaw is celebrating its 10th consecutive employee Safety Award from the Union County Chamber of Commerce.
09/30/2021 7:30 a.m.
Parks and Rec featured on WBTV'S QC Life
Snapping turtle rescued from retention pond.
09/27/2021 7:45 a.m.
Waxhaw Marvin Sidewalk Update
A sewer line was installed along Waxhaw-Marvin Road to serve a residential development (named Rone Creek) outside of the town limits along Hwy 75.
09/21/2021 3:40 p.m.
Public Comment Period Opens on Amendments to the CRTPO's Public Involvement Plan
For those interested in providing a local voice to the organization that assists the Town with transportation planning and funding, there is a public comment period open to their Public Involvement Planning requirements.
09/16/2021 3:00 p.m.
Resiliency and Reinvestment Drive Waxhaw’s Downtown to Flourish in the Face of COVID-19
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the Town of Waxhaw’s downtown district has seen incredible growth and resilience.
09/15/2021 3:00 a.m.
Wrong Return Envelopes Mailed with Tax Bills - RESOLUTION
Wrong return envelopes were mailed with the recent 2021 tax bills from the Town.
09/10/2021 3:16 p.m.