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Town Council to host a Public Hearing on the upcoming recommended Budget

The Town’s operating budget represents more than the allocation of funds to the Town’s operations, it sets the tone for the goals, visions, and priorities of our community. This budget outlines the proactive ways the Town Council is working to improve our community by aligning priorities of the 2021 Action Plan to the funding resources … Continued

Public Works to Host Summer Intern- Apply Today!

The Rutherfordton Public Works Dept is seeking motived young students who are interested in public service or just gaining hands-on experience with all of the fields required in the delivery of Public Works. This summer job will consist of experience in construction, landscaping, mowing, utility maintenance, facility maintenance, and many other tasks to give you … Continued

Rutherfordton Launches new Online Rental Reservations Portal!

The Town has made the process of your next function, party, or event in Rutherfordton just a bit easier! We are pleased to announce the launch of a new reservation portal on our website. By transitioning to this platform we are able to better serve the community by placing almost all of our offerings in … Continued

Rutherfordton Looking to Clear the Air with a Smoke & Tobacco Free Ordinance and seeks Public Feedback

The Town of Rutherfordton recognizes that smoking and tobacco are health, safety, and environmental hazards for citizens, employees, and visitors. Rutherfordton recognizes its obligation to promote a healthy environment, free from unwanted smoke and tobacco usage for everyone within its facilities and on its grounds. By considering adopting a 100% smoke and tobacco-free ordinance, the … Continued

Kiwanis Park Grand Opening; a Community Collaboration with Wide-ranging Impact on Quality of Life in Downtown Rutherfordton.

The newly-constructed Kiwanis Park in Rutherfordton gives residents and visitors a family-friendly recreation space that includes a customized, state-of-the-art adventure playground, walking paths, a dog park, and more. Feb. 25, 2021 – RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. – Today, the town of Rutherfordton celebrated the opening of the newly-constructed Kiwanis Park on 5.7 acres of open space in … Continued

Rutherfordton Local Government Fellow: Making an Impact

Lead for North Carolina program aims to strengthen NC’s local governments by creating future public sector leaders and transforming communities. We cannot agree more with this mission. Our fellow Magnolia Long has helped our team in many areas and brought on capacity in a time when we needed it the most. She has helped tackle … Continued

Help the Norris Library Celebrate 100 Years with some great local art!

Attention artists! Design a bookmark to help Norris Public Library celebrate its 100th year of service and you could win a $25 gift card! Winning designs will be selected from three age groups: Children 12 and under, teens 13-17, and adults 18 and up. Submit your original 2”x7” design via email to norrispubliclibrary@gmail.com or in … Continued

Rutherfordton Drafts New Development Ordinance

Rutherfordton Development Ordinance (RDO) In 2020 the Town Council in partnership with the Planning Board set out to totally revamp the Town’s current UDO to align more with the Town’s Master Plan and the new North Carolina General Statutes. Moreover, this new Rutherfordton Development Ordinance “RDO” is a proactive statement of the Town’s vision for … Continued

Town Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

Town administrative offices & the Norris Library will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Recycling collection schedules will be shift one day during the holiday week. We encourage you to take time to thank the Veterans of our community for their selfless service to our country. Flags are available … Continued

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