West Rowan News, Events, and Fun

    Tonight (Wednesday 5-25-2022) was the follow up special called Cleveland, NC town board meeting to complete talks about the upcoming budget.  After rather lengthy deliberations, the board agreed to a three percent increase to water and to sewer and a two percent increase to property taxes with a public hearing set for on June 13. The public hearing would allow citizens to ask questions or to present arguments for or against the proposals.  As a personal observation, I would note that the mayor and board members all seemed invested in doing what is best for the town, although opinions on how to meet objectives varied. I include this personal comment, because it is difficult to capture the "flavor" of a meeting with words which don't always reflect tone, non-verbals etc.  Water/Sewer It is important for residents to know that water and sewer must be self sustaining. In other words, the town is legally required to charge what it costs to provide the services. Rates on sp

 Cleveland, NC town board met tonight 5-9-2022 for the May monthly meeting. Mayor Pat Phifer and Commissioner John Bradford were not in attendance. Mayor Pro Tem Travis Summitt presided tonight.  Police Chief Jon Jessop noted that the police department will have a fundraiser on May 31 from 11-2 at the IGA complex. Money raised will help Officer Critz; his wife has been diagnosed with cancer.  Summitt said that the town now had two bids for the tractor. The bids were close, within $300 one from another. But, James River included the Quick Attach front end which works with our current add ons. Board members voted unanimously to go with James River.   Town clerks/officers Kelly Rodgers and Rebekah Brown proposed to discontinue cleaning services at town hall. The price for cleaning was going up to $600 per month, and the town hall employees said that they were willing to do the cleaning when they had extra time. Board members voted to give this a try when the contract is complete at the en