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Utility Construction To Start Along Hwy 74

Monroe, NC – As a means to ensure and enhance electrical service to its nearly 12,000 customers, the City of Monroe is moving into the next installation phase of a 14-mile, 100 kV electric transmission line around the city.

Crews will begin working along the intersection of Old Charlotte Highway and North Charlotte Avenue [...]

The Scoop Network Launches New City Of Monroe Community Voices Blog With Pete Hovanec

I am pleased to announce our latest “Community Voices” blog written by City Of Monroe, Commmunications & Tourism Officer, Pete Hovanec.

The Scoop Network supports our local community and we are offering an opportunity for officials, business, organizations & individuals to join our network and let your voice be heard.

Today, Pete Hovanec’s [...]

Monroe Offers Free Wi-Fi In Downtown Business District

Monroe, NC – The City of Monroe has partnered with Wildfire Connections to provide free outdoor wireless Internet access in the downtown Monroe business area. In addition to this free “Wi-Fi” outdoor service, downtown businesses will also now have a subscription wireless Internet Service Provider (ISP) option to meet their needs.

WildFire is making [...]

City Of Monroe Completes Sewer System Improvements

The City of Monroe Water Resources Department has completed a sewer system improvement project that is reaping benefits including cost savings and improved service. The city operates 21 sewer pump stations as part of its sewer collection system. When faced with pending upgrades of the radio based telemetry system, the city began evaluating [...]

City Of Monroe Upgrades Water Treatment Process At Lake Twitty

Monroe, North Carolina

Annual Drinking Water Treatment Change

In order to meet stricter Federal and State drinking water regulations, the City of Monroe recently upgraded the water treatment process at its treatment plant located on Lake Twitty from using only chlorine for water disinfection, to using a combination of chlorine and ammonia. This practice, “chloramination,” [...]

City Of Monroe, NC Stormwater Infrastructure Inventory Underway

Monroe, North Carolina

As part of its ongoing effort to protect area waterways and to meet state and federal regulations, the City of Monroe, NC will conduct a stormwater infrastructure inventory throughout Monroe beginning this fall and is expected to be completed by next summer. During the inventory, city personnel will collect information on [...]

City Of Monroe Limitations For Election signs

Monroe, NC

As the municipal election draws near the City of Monroe would like to share information regarding where election signs cannot be located within the city limits. These guidelines apply not only to candidates placing the signs, but also supporters.

The following is a list of prohibited locations for the placement of election signs:

Sight [...]

City Of Monroe Plans Goldmine Rd. Closure

Monroe, North Carolina

The City of Monroe is in the process of expanding the Charlotte‐Monroe Executive Airport. One component of this project is the relocation of Goldmine Road between Price Shortcut Road and Corporate Center Drive.

Here is a map detailing the recommended Temporary Detour Route (Green). This detour is scheduled to be in affect [...]

Heavy Winds Cause Major Damage In Monroe, NC

Monroe, NC

Storms and strong winds damaged more than two dozen homes and businesses around Downtown Monroe Wednesday evening. The storms came from the southwest and left a trail of fallen trees and downed power lines along N.C. 200 (Lancaster Ave.), West Franklin Street and into the Downtown Historic District.

As many as 3,000 Monroe [...]

City Of Monroe, NC To Host July 4 Festivities

Monroe, NC

Once again the City of Monroe will play host to a July 4 celebration that includes food, music, amusement rides, and of course a spectacular fireworks display.

“This is just a great opportunity for families to come out, enjoy the rides, enjoy the music and enjoy the fireworks,”

said Monroe, NC Mayor Bobby [...]

City of Monroe Closes portion of Concord Ave.

Monroe, NC

The City of Monroe’s Street Division forces will be repairing a storm drain which crosses Concord Avenue between Benton Street and Lydia Street beginning June 15. During construction, this section of Concord Avenue will be closed to through traffic during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each business day. [...]

City Of Monroe Kicks Off National Drinking Water Week

Monroe, NC. National Drinking Water Week

The City of Monroe Water Resources Department kicked off National Drinking Water Week with an educational booth and water purification demonstrations at Belk Tonawanda Park Friday and Saturday. Drinking Water Week is an opportunity for people across the United States to celebrate what a precious resource drinking [...]

Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration April 25, 2009

Monroe, NC Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration

The City of Monroe and Union County, NC are extending an invitation the public to the joint Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration. The event is a free opportunity for individuals and families to recycle and become aware of the positive steps they can take towards a greener future. [...]

Monroe, NC City Councilman P.E. Bazemore Receives Long Leaf Pine

Monroe, NC

In the midst of being the center of attention during an evening long cavalcade of insults and unflattering stories during a roast in his honor, long time Monroe City Councilman P.E. Bazemore also found himself on the receiving end of North Carolina’s most honored award last week. Bazemore was bestowed the Order [...]