Parks Master Plan and an update on progress at the County's Eco-Complex will be considered at Catawba County Board of Commissioners meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2007 at the 1924 Courthouse, 30 North College Avenue in Newton, NC.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on 1) a proposed Catawba County Comprehensive Parks Master Plan and 2) a request to rezone three parcels totaling 6.67 acres, located at 6738 Highway 150 East, 6706 Highway 150 East and 6790 Emerald Isle Drive, from R-30 Residential and O-I Office-Institutional to PD Planned Development; and receive the County’s Fiscal Year 2006-07 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and an update on a Regional EcoComplex and Resource Recovery Facility currently being developed, including a request that the Board consider awarding a bid for preliminary design of a wastewater sludge management facility proposed for the EcoComplex, when the Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2007, in the Robert E. Hibbitts Meeting Room of the 1924 Courthouse at 30 North College Avenue in Newton.

The Board will also present commendations to eleven Catawba County young people for outstanding achievement in the 4-H program on the state, regional and national level, and consider the reallocation of Juvenile Crime Prevention funds from an outside agency that no longer offers substance abuse counseling for adolescents to Family NET; the adoption of a Confidential Intermediary Program for Adult Adoptees to be administered by the Department of Social Services; a tax refund request; and a resolution opposing further tightening of ozone standards by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  Full agenda

Duke Energy now indicates Stage 4 drought conditions could exist by the end of February 2008.

The use of lake pumps is banned.  Duke Energy drought information

The City of Hickory has enacted Stage 3 mandatory water restrictions.  They apply to water customers in Hickory, Conover, Claremont, Town of Catawba, Brookford, Long View, Maiden, and the Mountain View and Sherrills Ford areas of Catawba County.  The City of Newton enacted some mandatory water restrictions for its water customers on October 22.  Full story  City of Newton restrictions

Catawba County reminds citizens of upcoming deadlines for property tax payments, and the County's holiday schedule. 

A convenient drop-in depository is located beside the entrance to the Government Center in Newton where tax payments can be deposited when County offices are closed.   Full story

"Think Green" this holiday season.

The holidays are a time for giving. Catawba County encourages you to give back to the environment during the 2007 holiday season by following some good "green" tips!   Full story

Cold December nights are great times to curl up with a good book or
watch Christmas videos.

Catawba County Library has many holiday-themed items available, but be aware that the library system will observe a special holiday schedule.  Full story

Jeff Carpenter, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Agent specializing in livestock and agriculture, wins 2007 Catawba County Outstanding Contributor To Agriculture Award.

Carpenter was praised for his outstanding service, including assistance to young persons in the 4-H program; and for working to help area beef and dairy farmers face the exceptional drought conditions currently in the southeast region of the United States.  Full story

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