Dear Citizens-

Spring is finally here! I look forward to seeing our citizens as the weather warms and the days grow longer. Once again the Annual Springfest will be held on May 23rd and features Riley Harrison Clark and Highroad.

In addition to Springfest, the Council and I are excited to announce an outdoor concert series, Jive After Five. The Cozmic Cowboys, Band of Oz, Big Tez Sherard, Blackwater Band, Cassette Rewind, Shakedown Band and too MUCH SyLvia will perform. The first event will be held June 28 at 5:30 at Town Hall. Mark your calendars and join us for some great music.

I am proud to serve as the Mayor of this fine town. I want to thank all of the employees who work hard every day. If you have any concerns, please contact me at my office 828-428-5031.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Smyre

Special points of interest:

Jive After Five

Summer Camps

Maiden Water Dept.

Basketball Champs

Greetings from the Mayor

Inside this issue:

Recreation 2

Memorial Day 3

Tax Rate Comparison 4

Meeting Information 5

Spring 2019

The Town of Maiden Page 2

Summer Camps The Recreation Department is proud to offer several summer camps. School will be out before you know it, reg-ister your children now! There are also movie camps and a volleyball camp, please visit maidennc.recdesk.com for a full list.

Memorial Day Celebration Join the us Thursday May 23rd from 9 to 6 at the Paul J Klutz Library and Education building to remember the 24 servicemen from Maiden who lost their lives from WWI to Vietnam. Special Guest Dr. Gary Freeze will speak at 6 pm on Maiden’s role in WWII.

The American Legion Post #240 and the Legion Auxiliary will hold a Memorial Day service at the Veteran’s Wall. The service will be held May 27 at 10 AM.

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Pee Wee Girls, pictured at the top. Marty Beal was the coach. The players were Eva Beal, Isabella Beal, Amelia High, Amyah Jones, Madeline Ly, Jackie Penland, Zoey Propst and Kensey Walker.

Senior Girls, pictured at the bottom. Coaches were Scott Carpenter and Derek Lawing. The players were Sophia Beal, Breanna Bollinger, Reagan Brown, Allyson Carpenter, Kaylee Cutshaw, Addison Goodson, Madison Herms, Lillian Hollard, Shyanne Huffman, Caleigh Westrich and Avery Wilson.

Every new accessory structure built or installed in the Town of Maiden requires a zoning permit. If the structure exceeds 12 feet in any dimension, it also requires a Catawba County building permit. Zoning permits may be obtained at Town Hall from the

Planning and Zoning Department. Residential Permit Fees-$25. Industrial/Commercial Permit fees $30.

Planning and Zoning Information

Catawba County Basketball Champions

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Pee Wee Girls, pictured at the top. Marty Beal was the coach. The players were Eva Beal, Isabella Beal, Amelia High, Amyah Jones, Madeline Ly, Jackie Penland, Zoey Propst and Kensey Walker.

Senior Girls, pictured at the bottom. Coaches were Scott Carpenter and Derek Lawing. The players were Sophia Beal, Breanna Bollinger, Reagan Brown, Allyson Carpenter, Kaylee Cutshaw, Addison Goodson, Madison Herms, Lillian Hollard, Shyanne Huffman, Caleigh Westrich and Avery Wilson.

Every new accessory structure built or installed in the Town of Maiden requires a zoning permit. If the structure exceeds 12 feet in any dimension, it also requires a Catawba County building permit. Zoning permits may be obtained at Town Hall from the

Planning and Zoning Department. Residential Permit Fees-$25. Industrial/Commercial Permit fees $30.

Planning and Zoning Information

Catawba County Basketball Champions

Jive After Five

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The Mayor and Council strive to insure the Town is operating efficiently while providing high quality services to citizens. Below you will find a list of the property tax rate for surrounding cities as well as Catawba and Lincoln counties. Maiden’s tax rate is the lowest in Catawba and Lincoln Counties at $0 .38. If you have questions or concerns, call Mayor Smyre at 828-428-5031 .

Property Tax Rate Comparison

Maiden .38

Claremont .49

Conover .50

Brookford .52

Newton .54

Hickory .5665

Longview .57

Catawba County .575

Catawba .58

Lincolnton .56

Lincoln County .611

Join us for music this summer at the Maiden Town Hall Jive After Five

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The Mayor and Council strive to insure the Town is operating efficiently while providing high quality services to citizens. Below you will find a list of the property tax rate for surrounding cities as well as Catawba and Lincoln counties. Maiden’s tax rate is the lowest in Catawba and Lincoln Counties at $0 .38. If you have questions or concerns, call Mayor Smyre at 828-428-5031 .

Property Tax Rate Comparison

Maiden .38

Claremont .49

Conover .50

Brookford .52

Newton .54

Hickory .5665

Longview .57

Catawba County .575

Catawba .58

Lincolnton .56

Lincoln County .611

Join us for music this summer at the Maiden Town Hall

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Storm water Corner

Do you know why fertilizers and grass clippings don’t belong in the storm drain? Fertilizers cause algae blooms which can kill fish and other wildlife in our creeks and streams. Grass clippings clog storm drains, causing them to malfunction during thunder storms.

Town Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 PM in Council Chambers at the Maiden Town Hall

The Planning Board meets the 2nd Monday of the month in Council Chambers at 5:30 at the Maiden Town Hall

Town Council and Planning Board Meetings

Keep Maiden Beautiful

Water and Sewer Department

The Water and Sewer Department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of water and sewer lines and ensures safe drinking water is available for customers. The Water and Sewer Department responds at all hours of the day and night to fix water leaks.

Residential Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection

May 4th, 2019 from 9 to 1 at the Catawba Co. Government Center

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Storm water Corner

Do you know why fertilizers and grass clippings don’t belong in the storm drain? Fertilizers cause algae blooms which can kill fish and other wildlife in our creeks and streams. Grass clippings clog storm drains, causing them to malfunction during thunder storms.

Town Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 PM in Council Chambers at the Maiden Town Hall

The Planning Board meets the 2nd Monday of the month in Council Chambers at 5:30 at the Maiden Town Hall

Town Council and Planning Board Meetings

Keep Maiden Beautiful

Water and Sewer Department

The Water and Sewer Department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of water and sewer lines and ensures safe drinking water is available for customers. The Water and Sewer Department responds at all hours of the day and night to fix water leaks.

Residential Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection

May 4th, 2019 from 9 to 1 at the Catawba Co. Government Center

Dear Citizens-

As we begin another year I want to say how proud I am to serve as the Mayor of Maiden. We have many hard working employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to make Maiden a great place to live.

I would like to congratulate our Employee of the Year, Donnie Angle who has served the Town since 2008. You will see Donnie out mowing or picking up trash. The Maiden Fire-fighter of the Year is Hunter Caldwell. Hunter joined the Maiden Fire Department as a Jr. Firefighter and is working towards an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science. I appreciate Donnie and Hunter’s hard work and dedication to the Town. I would also like to congratulate Bob and Tina Russo for winning Yard of the Year. You can reach me at (828)428-5031.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Smyre

Special points of interest:

Employee of the Year

Firefighter of the Year

Yard of the Year

Greetings from the Mayor

Inside this issue:

Reminders 2

Police 3

Recreation 3

Catawba Cup 4

The Town of Maiden Winter 2019

Mayor Robert L. Smyre……………828-428-5031

Council Members Max Bumgarner, Jr

Danny Hipps Trina Michael

Marcus Midgett Ronnie Williams

Town of Maiden19 N. Main AvenueMaiden, NC 28650

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