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Both Bakers Mountain and Riverbend Parks are OPEN on a normal schedule (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. St. Stephens Park operates on Fridays, Saturday, Sundays and Mondays and is normally closed on Tuesdays.

High water levels again expected on Catawba County lakes and rivers. Due to the recent winter storms and significant rainfalls, there is a strong probability of high water areas, with the potential for flooding for at least the next 3 to 5 days. Those who live along lakes, streams and other low-lying, flood-prone areas should pay special attention to changing weather conditions and take emergency preparedness measures now. Flood preparedness information

Photo of firefighters on scene of an emergency FEMA grant will help pay to improve fire and rescue radio communications in Catawba County. A partnership of all 14 fire departments and all 5 rescue squads in the county with Catawba County Emergency Services has resulted in a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that will fund a large amount of the costs to purchase new radios to significantly improve communications between the fire and rescue agencies and the County’s 911 Communications Center. Full story

Image of cover of Social Services 2009-2010 Annual Report

Catawba County Social Services releases its Annual Report. Social Services' guiding mission is to strengthen, with dignity and respect, the quality of life for all citizens through supportive services and advocacy. Annual Report

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400 teenagers and adult leaders will come to Catawba County in June to improve homes of local residents. Elderly, disabled and lower income residents of Catawba County will get free home repairs. Candidates for home repairs are being sought for summer 2010 projects. Full story Project application

Image of the planned Carolina Thread Trail Help shape the future of greenways and trails in Catawba County! Catawba County and the Carolina Thread Trail planners ask citizens to help with planning for the trail by taking an online survey. Take survey

Catawba County Library customers asked to complete customer survey survey. The responses will help staff gauge how well they’re serving the public and help identify ways library service might be expanded or improved. Full story Survey

Images from the Catawba County EcoComplex

Catawba County and UNC-Charlotte sign memorandum of understanding for collaboration on environmental and energy research at EcoComplex. Three applied research centers at the Charlotte Research Institute will install instrumentation and conduct experiments at the Eco-Complex, an expansion of innovative waste reduction and waste processing technology already underway at the Complex. Full story UNCC breaks ground on EPIC project

Greenways seeks public opinion through survey. The Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority, operating as Greenway Public Transportation, has made available a public opinion survey to gather input concerning public transportation needs and services in the region. Full story Survey

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Catawba County Public Health now offers seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine without appointment. Both vaccinations are free of charge and available to all ages while supplies last. For more information, you may call 828-695-5800. Full story

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Catawba County releases data from Livable and Senior Friendly Community Survey. In fall 2009, as a part of the Catawba Aging Leadership Planning Project, the survey was widely distributed throughout the County and targeted the senior community, their caregivers and professionals in the aging field, to obtain current and relevant information on the quality of life of seniors as planners look toward the future of Catawba County. Data summary Full data Survey comments

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Catawba County Government
Post Office Box 389
100 A South West Blvd.
Newton, NC 28658-0389
Phone: (828) 465-8200
Fax: (828) 465-8392

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