Dates for Fall 2024 Huntersville 101 Session Announced

Huntersville 101 is back for the Fall of 2024, with sessions happening on Wednesday evenings in October and November. In Huntersville 101, you will learn about how the town builds a budget, how a builder is approved for development, where to share your concerns and more. This program is open to Huntersville residents and business owners who are at least 18 years old.

Classes will be held every Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The schedule for the Fall 2024 session is as follows:

• October 2
• October 9
• October 16
• October 23
• October 30
• November 6
• November 13

Space is limited. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the course is full.

Apply for the Fall 2024 session of Huntersville 101 on our website.

September 11 Memorial Event, Field of Honor, Returns

Huntersville's Sept. 11, 2001, annual memorial event returns this year from Sept. 2 to Sept. 16, 2024. Our annual event honors the tragic loss of life when hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and farmland in Pennsylvania 23 years ago in unspeakable acts of terror. Rows of American flags will be displayed on the Town Center lawn during the duration of the memorial event to honor the loss of life on Sept. 11, 2001. Read more about the event on our website.

Brown Mill Road Closed to Through Traffic

Brown Mill Road, between Beatties Ford Road and N.C. 73, is closed to through traffic as the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) works to complete reclamation work on this section of road. Existing pavement is being torn out, and new pavement is being installed. Barricades are in place on the road. Motorists should not, under any circumstances, get out of their vehicles and move the barricades to go around them. Only local traffic to reach business or residences is allowed. Visit our website for more information.

Mecklenburg County and Six Towns Agree on Draft Legislation for Transportation System Financing

The managers of Mecklenburg County government, the City of Charlotte government, and a majority of the six towns within Mecklenburg County have successfully concluded meetings leading to the preparation of draft legislation enabling a countywide referendum on a one-percent local sales tax to fund mobility initiatives countywide, and the ability to establish a regional transit authority. 

Elected officials for each jurisdiction will now consider the draft legislation and, after review, will be asked to pass resolutions supporting its advancement to the North Carolina General Assembly. If approved, the request will be formally submitted to the N.C. General Assembly. Read more on our website.

HPD Launches Loki's Pet Pantry to Help Pets in Need

Huntersville Police Department Animal Services Technicians recently launched the Pet Pantry Project, known as Loki’s Pet Pantry, to help pets in need. This special initiative, created in collaboration with the Croussore family, who graciously donated the pantry in memory of their beloved cat Loki, aims to support pet owners in our community who may need a little extra help. Those wishing to donate can drop off items at the pantry, which is located at Abernathy Park. Flea collars, medicines, and low-end pet food are not accepted at the pantry. Read more on the HPD Facebook page.

HPD Citizens Police Academy Starts September 17

The Huntersville Police Department Citizens Police Academy is returning this fall, with classes beginning Sept. 17, 2024, and ending Nov. 12, 2024. The academy is available for residents of Huntersville who are 18 years old or older, and have no active or pending charges within the last two years. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To learn more about the academy, email Sgt. Moore at rmoore@huntersville.org and visit our website to apply.

Decisions from the Dais

The Huntersville Town Board of Commissioners recently took important action to honor a retiring Town employee's service to Huntersville. When the Town Board passed the consent agenda during the August 6 meeting, they approved awarding Officer TIm Hager his service firearm upon his retirement. This is in accordance with with North Carolina General Statute §17F-20, which allows a retiring member of law enforcement to keep their badge and firearm. Officer Hager served the Town of Huntersville for 30 years. The Town Board thanks him for his service.

Decisions from the Dais is a section of our newsletter dedicated to highlighting recent decisions made by the Town Board.