Dispose of household hazardous waste properly on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Government Center in Newton.

Catawba County will hold its spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 2, 2009, in the parking lot of the Government Center off Highway 321 Business in Newton.  A wide variety of household products and used electronic equipment will be accepted for proper disposal.  Full story

Catawba County Animal Shelter's public hours will change beginning May 1, 2009.

The shelter will be open to the public from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with Saturday public hours to expand to 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The change follows a six month study of visiting patterns at the shelter and will allow staff additional time to keep the shelter clean, and to examine and treat animals. The change is expected to create a healthier environment for the animals, staff and public.  Full story

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners' next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009, at the 1924 Courthouse at 30 North College Avenue in Newton.

The Board will hold a public hearing on the closing of a 2006 Scattered Site Housing Grant that the County used to rehabilitate, clear or relocate, and provide emergency repairs to homes located across the county; and consider proposed new fire insurance district maps that are expected to save almost 700 home owners an average of $105 a year in insurance costs. 

The Board will also consider a transfer of funds remaining in the budget for the expansion of the County jail in Newton to fund Catawba County's share of the costs to renovate the Burke-Catawba District Confinement Facility; the appropriation of existing fund balance of the Oxford Fire Department so the department can purchase a new pumper truck; appropriation of funds for payment of contract services to locate business personal property that has not been listed for taxes; and an agreement granting right of way along County-owned property at the Eco Complex on Rocky Ford Road to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.  The Board will also issue a proclamation recognizing April as National Drug Court Month.   Full agenda

Is your home secure?  Here are some tips on ways to make it more secure.

One of the many negative effects of the current economic downturn is a rise in crime statistics being seen across the country.  There are steps you can take to reduce your chances of being a crime victim, including these tips from the Catawba County Sheriff's Office on ways to make your home more secure.  Home security advice

Friends of the Library groups to hold book sales on May 2nd.

Book lovers should circle May 2 on their calendars. That’s the date when Friends groups around the county will hold their big annual book sales.  Serious bargain hunters will want to make a day of it.  The Claremont, Newton and Sherrills Ford Friends are all planning book sales that day.  Full story

County Government Week is coming up May 3rd through 9th!

National County Government Week is held to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation’s counties. This year's theme is "Greening Our Future". Catawba County has for years been a local, state and national leader in green programs and practices.  Full story

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