The Town of Matthews is located in Mecklenburg County about 10 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte. Matthews covers approximately 13 square miles and is comprised of mainly low-density single family housing. A quaint downtown, attractive neighborhoods, a variety of churches, quality schools and an outstanding hospital and medical facilities make for a full-service community. The population is approximately 25,000. People feel safe and secure in Matthews. Streets exude a small town charm and small parks and natural areas dot the community. The town strives to maintain a healthy balance of quality residential development and compatible commercial development making it a desirable place to live.
Learn More of the town's history by visiting the Matthews town website!
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Town Hall
232 Matthews Station Street
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Phone:
(704) 847.4411
Fax:
(704) 845.1964
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Matthews Police Department
1201 Crews Road
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Emergency:
911
Phone:
(704) 847.4069
Fax:
(704) 845.5824
Their Police Department is divided into four main divisions, Administration, Criminal Investigations, Support Services and Patrol. The employees in these four divisions work hand in hand to protect our citizens and to deliver the highest level of service possible to our community. While our staff work eight to twelve hour shifts, many still volunteer to assist organizations like MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) as well as Police Athletic League (PAL), and our Lunch Buddies Program.
Click here to visit
the Matthews Police Department Web site.
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Matthews Public Works
1600 Tank Town Road
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Phone:
(704) 847.3640
Fax:
(704) 845.2488
Click here to visit
the Matthews town web site.
Matthews Rescue & EMS
1201 Crews Road
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Emergency:
911
Phone: (704) 847.4468
Click here to visit
the Matthews Rescue & EMS Web site.
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Parks and Recreation
100 East McDowell Street
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Phone:(704) 321.7275
Fax:(704) 321.3462
The Town Board of Commissioners established the Parks and Recreation Department in 1995. The department offers a wide variety of services, leisure programs, activities, and opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Visit the The Town of Matthews web site for more information.
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Planning
232 Matthews Station Street
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Phone: (704) 847.4411
Fax:
(704) 845.1964
The Planning Department provides assistance and direction to property owners, residents, and elected and appointed officials regarding the development and use of land. Long-range visions, including goals and policies on how the community as a whole should grow, are proposed by Planning staff and adopted by the Town Board of Commissioners. Zoning, subdivision, and various other enforcement regulations are drafted by Planning Staff for Board of Commissioners' acceptance, which are then enforced by the Planning Department. From initial stages of policy-making to enforcement of local rules on individual properties, the Planning Department is available to explain procedures and development concepts to developers and citizens.
Visit the The Matthews Planning Department web site for more information.
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