Town’s Assistant Public Works Director Steve Robbins Named 2026 President APWA NC Streets Division

The Town of Huntersville proudly recognizes Assistant Public Works Director Steve Robbins for his appointment as the 2026 President of the American Public Works Association (APWA), North Carolina Chapter Streets Division. This prestigious leadership role reflects Robbins’ dedication to advancing public works and his commitment to professional excellence across the state. Robbins has worked for the Town for 11 years and has been an active member of APWA for 10 years. 

Robbins says, “I look forward to leading our amazing team of Public Works professionals from all parts of the state.”

Read more on our website.

Huntersville Cares: Support Local Families

Huntersville Cares is a partnership with the Huntersville Police and Parks and Recreation to provide support to families in need during the holiday season. We work with local law enforcement, schools and non-profits to identify families in need in our area. 

Families fill out an application specifying the items they need. We then work with the community to gather donations, wrap the gifts, and host an event where families can pick them up. At the event, we also offer craft stations, ice cream, bounce houses, and much more.

Read more on our website about how you can give.

Reminder for Leaf Collection Season

Plastic bags are no longer accepted for leaf collection, per Waste Connections. From October 15 to January 15, please use brown paper biodegradable bags (25 to 35 gallon capacity) for any leaves in addition to your yard waste bin. You may put out as many as 10 bags during your weekly pick up. You may include loose leaves and other yard waste such as grass clippings and yard trimmings. Please do not include food waste, dirt or rocks.

Thank you for doing your part to protect the environment and keep our neighborhoods beautiful. Visit Waste Connections’ website for more information.

Calling All Emerging Nonprofits: Help Preserve Homes in North Mecklenburg

Are you a new nonprofit passionate about helping homeowners stay in their homes? Centralina Regional Council is looking for a dynamic partner to join their North Mecklenburg County Housing Preservation Initiative—and there is funding to help you grow. The selected partner will receive $50,000 in federal HUD Community Project Funding to help cover program administration costs.  Click here to view the full RFP and apply.

Town of Huntersville Design Guidebook Earns State Award

The Town of Huntersville Design Guidebook recently earned the 2025 Marvin Collins Award in the Specialized Plan category from the American Planning Association – North Carolina Chapter (APA-NC).

The Design Guidebook was honored for its clear, visual approach to high-quality development.

View the design guidebook here.

HOA Members: Sign Up for Our HOA Email List

Attention, HOA members and neighborhood residents! Your community is a vital part of what makes the Town of Huntersville thrive — and we want to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered. The Town of Huntersville is building an email list that will enable us to send updates directly to HOA boards and members to help keep them better informed.

By signing up for the HOA List, you’ll receive timely updates from the Town straight to your inbox on:

• Local events, resources, and public meetings
• Development projects and neighborhood improvements
• Safety alerts and emergency notifications

Sign up today and be part of the conversation that shapes your neighborhood’s future and informs your neighbors. Stay connected. Stay informed. Thrive here.

Congratulations to the Lake Norman Little League 12U All-Star team

Mayor Christy Clark and the Town Board of Commissioners recognized the Lake Norman Little League 12U All-Star team for winning the North Carolina State Championship. Congratulations to the team, their coaches, players, and families on an incredible season.

Mayor Clark shared, “They worked hard and they were passionate about their teammates and the work they had to do to get to their championship. I hope that you will continue on with that in your life as someone who is dedicated and passionate about something and showing the very best that you can be and being an example for our community that you have set.”

Flags at New Town Hall

Members of the Huntersville Fire Department officially raised the United States flag and North Carolina state flag at the new Town Hall Tuesday, November 4. Flags were raised and then lowered to be flown at half staff due to the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. The U.S. Flag at the old Town Hall was respectfully removed from its flagpole as well, and will be flown at one of the Huntersville Fire Department's fire stations. Thank you, HFD, for your service in raising the flags at the new Town Hall!

Spotlight on Sustainability by the Environmental Sustainability Committee

This holiday season, try these five small swaps to make your holidays bright and your wallet and the planet happy too!

• Shop Local: Support small businesses offering locally made gifts. Your shopping bag and your local purchase will use fewer packing materials than online purchases, support our local economy, and have a smaller carbon footprint.

• DIY: You don’t need to be “crafty” to make a much-appreciated homemade gift like a soup mix in a jar, a themed gift basket, or a framed photo.

• Thrift: Hunt for the perfect gift at 10+ thrift/consignment stores in our area, giving a second life to a great gift that might have ended up in the landfill.

• Give Experiences: Cooking classes, bowling nights, movie or museum tickets, or a homemade scavenger hunt make memorable gifts that won’t clutter the closet or require batteries.

• Wrap It: Americans dispose of four million tons of gift packaging yearly, and most of it is not recyclable. Choose brown or recycled paper, a reusable fabric, or a gift bag. Scrap the plastic bows and opt for multi-use ribbon or string. Craft gift tags from paper scraps or old holiday cards.

Want to get involved? Want more ideas? The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) meets monthly and welcomes community participation. To learn more, visit the Town’s website, contact ESC member Dan Fogel, or join one of the upcoming sessions.

Decisions from the Dais

During the November 18 Town Board Meeting, the majority of Commissioners voted to approve the Town's primary member and alternate member to the Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). 

T. Anthony Lindsey is Huntersville's primary member of the MPTA and Michael Foess is the alternate member. Mayor Christy Clark thanked them for volunteering.

T. Anthony Lindsey has been a Huntersville resident for 23 years. He has been in the real estate profession for nearly three decades.  Michael Foess has been a Huntersville resident for 25 years and is a licensed professional Engineer in North Carolina. You can read their applications to serve on the MPTA on our website.