News Flash

Changes Coming to Indian Trail Solid Waste Pick-up Days

Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, Indian Trail residents will see a change to their solid waste pick-up schedule. This change is due to a rerouting plan developed by the Town in partnership with God Bless the USA (GB USA), the solid waste service provider....

Bulk Pick-up to Take Place November 2-13

Curbside Bulk and E-waste pick up is coming Nov. 2-6 for Green Recycle Week and Nov. 9-13 for Orange Recycle Week. Items will be picked up on your regular recycling day during that time. Residents can set out items at the curb three days before your bulk ...

Town Hosts Successful HalloWINGO Event

Thank you to everyone who joined us for HalloWINGO on Saturday! We had beautiful weather, a great turnout, and lots of fun!  Thank you to all the businesses who supported the event and to Please Plains Dental for their sponsorship!

Community Meetings Canceled

The Town of Indian Trail has canceled the Community Meetings scheduled for 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. A new date will be announced soon.

Board of Adjustment Meeting Canceled

The Town of Indian Trail has canceled the Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for today, Thursday, Oct. 22.

Indian Trail Planning Board Opening - Apply Today!

The Town of Indian Trail has an opening on its Planning Board for a one-year term. Residency is required. 

The Planning Board typically meets once a month and applicants are appointed by Town Council. Board members work to research and debate a nu...

Sardis Church Road Roundabout is Open

Town of Indian Trail Launches Parks and Recreation Master Plan Process

The Town of Indian Trail is in the process of creating a new comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan to provide guidance on how to meet the demands for future recreational, programming, environmental, and maintenance needs, as well as to establish ...

October Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin

The October issue of the Town Hall Bulletin is now available, and it's full of important information!

The October issue includes:

• Information on changes to solid waste pick-up days beginning Nov. 30
• Registration information for the HalloWINGO event
• D...

Donation Notice

TOWN OF INDIAN TRAIL - DONATION NOTICE:  Due notice is hereby given that the Town of Indian Trail proposes to surplus certain items per in accordance with NCGS 160A-265 and then donate those items to two non-profit organizations within Indian Tra...

LYNX Silver Line Virtual Meeting and Public Survey

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is continuing its mission to expand transit and mobility options through the 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan. The proposed LYNX Silver Line, a key component to the plan, is a proposed 26-mile light rail project f...

Campaign Sign Placement Regulations

Campaign signs are a staple of every election season. Both the Town of Indian Trail and the state of North Carolina have laws and regulations regarding sign placement. Please review the following information before placing a sign. 

North Carolina ...

Indian Trail Sold Old Town Hall Property

On July 28, 2020, the Town of Indian Trail sold the property on Navajo Trail, which includes the old Town Hall building. We no longer own the property. Town operations are no longer located there and take place at the new Town Hall building at 315 Matthew...

Union County Establishes Grant Program for Small Businesses

The following information comes from the Union County Government offices. 

Union County Government has established the Back to Business Grant Program to provide small businesses based in Union County the opportunity to apply for grant funding to r...

David Cohn Appointed to Indian Trail Town Council

Former Indian Trail Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem David Cohn was named to the Indian Trail Town Council on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. He was sworn in Tuesday night and took part in the remainder of the meeting.

Cohn, who previously served two terms on the Town...

Indian Trial Playgrounds Are Open!

The playgrounds at all three of Indian Trail’s parks are officially open! We are excited to welcome you and your family back.

To help keep residents safe, the playground equipment will be cleaned regularly. A yellow sign will be posted letting vi...

CATS Seeking Union County’s Input on the LYNX Silver Line Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) LYNX Silver Line is a 26-mile light rail line from Gaston County through Center City Charlotte, to the Town of Matthews with a potential terminus in Union County.

The LYNX Silver Line is currently in Pre...

September Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin

The September issue of the Town Hall Bulletin is now available!

The September issue includes:

• An introduction to Indian Trail’s new Town Manager, Michael McLaurin
• Safety tips from the UCSO
• Yard waste reminders
• Information on applying for a seat on th...

Join an Indian Trail Board or Committee

Are you looking to have a bigger impact on the future of Indian Trail or do you have ideas on new ways the Town could address issues important to you? Then consider joining one of Indian Trail’s Boards or Committees.

The Town has openings for:

• The...

Indian Trail Town Hall Closed for Labor Day

The Indian Trail Town Hall will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m.

Additionally, solid waste pick-up will not occur on Sept. 7. Your solid waste pickup will ...

Mike McLaurin Selected as Indian Trail Town Manager

At its Aug. 25 meeting, the Indian Trail Town Council officially selected Michael (Mike) McLaurin as the new Town Manager. McLaurin will assume his new responsibilities on Aug. 31.

“On behalf of our Town Council, I congratulate Mr. McLau...

Indian Trail Town Councilmember Shirley Howe Resigns

Indian Trail Councilmember Shirley Howe has resigned from her position on the Town Council, effective Aug. 21, 2020, citing health reasons.

Howe was re-elected to the Town Council this past November, after filling a vacant Council seat in 2017. She also se...

Town of Indian Trail Celebrates Resident’s 100th Birthday

At the Aug. 11, 2020, Town Council meeting, Mayor Michael Alvarez read a proclamation celebrating the 100^th birthday of Indian Trail resident Ruth Ann Scherer Pawowitz. Pawowitz will officially turn 100-years-old on Saturday, Aug. 15, and the proclamation...

August Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin

The August issue of the Town Hall Bulletin is now available!

The August issue includes:

• Registration information for the Parks & Recreation Department’s Adventures in a Box program
• A Save the Date for this year’s virtual Veterans Day ...

Bulk Pick-up to Take Place August 3-14

Curbside Bulk and E-waste pick up is coming Aug. 3-7 for Orange Recycle Week and Aug. 10-14 for Green Recycle Week. Items will be picked up on your regular recycling day during that time. Residents can set out items at the curb three days before your bulk...

Town of Indian Trail Proclaims Grace Laney Mayor for the Day

At the July 14, 2020, Town Council meeting, Mayor Michael Alvarez read a proclamation retroactively declaring Grace Laney as Mayor for the Day for July 4.

Grace is a rising eighth-grader at Porter Ridge Middle School. In addition to her studies, she is a m...

July 21 Planning Board Meeting to be Held Virtually

Public Comment Opens on Union County Comprehensive Plan Implementation

The following information comes from the Union County government offices. 

Union County has opened a four-week public input period on potential scenarios to implement the vision of the comprehensive plan. The plan, called Union County 2050, will p...

Town Manager Job Posting

The Town of Indian Trail (pop. over 40,000) seeks well-qualified candidates for the Town Manager position. This growing Town is located in northwestern Union County in the Charlotte Metro Area. 

The Town Manager is appointed by and works under the...

Indian Trail to Partner with Red Cross, VFW to Host Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is still in critical need of blood donations. In an effort to increase the supplies, the Town has partnered with the Red Cross and the Indian Trail VFW to host a blood drive on Thursday, June 25, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ...

Town of Indian Trail Begins Search for Town Manager

The Town of Indian Trail has started its search for its next permanent Town Manager.

At its May 12 meeting, the Town Council voted to contract with The Mercer Group, Inc. to conduct the Town Manager search. The Mercer Group is a nationwide firm that provid...

Town of Indian Trail Presents Proposed FY 2020-2021 Budget

Interim Town Manager Ray Allen presented the Town of Indian Trail’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 Budget to the Mayor and Town Council for their review during the May 26, 2020, Town Council meeting.   

The proposed budget ...

Indian Trail Seeking Resident Feedback for Town Manager Search

The Town of Indian Trail has started the search for its next permanent Town Manager. As part of this process, the Town Council wants to hear from residents. If you have thoughts regarding what you would like to see in the next Town Manager, please contact...

Indian Trail to Honor Staff During National Public Works Week

It’s time to take a moment and thank the team that helps keep Indian Trail functioning at its highest level every day.

National Public Works Week will be celebrated across the country from May 17 to 23. In recognition of that, the Town of Indian ...

Indian Trail to Resume Yard Waste Pick-up, Reschedule Bulk Pick-up

The Town of Indian Trail will soon resume all its regular solid waste services.

Yard waste pick-up will be reinstated beginning Monday, May 18. Memorial Day, May 25, will delay all solid waste services by one day that week in observance of the holiday.

The ...

Sardis Church Road Intersection to Close for Roundabout Construction

On Wednesday, May 6, the intersection of Sardis Church Road and Unionville-Indian Trail Road, in Indian Trail, will be closed for the construction of a roundabout. The intersection is expected to be closed until Aug.21, 2020. The goal of the project is to...

Indian Trail to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds across the world, critical blood supplies have decreased. In an effort to increase the supplies, the Town of Indian Trail has partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on  April 30, 2020, from 10...

A Note About Yard Waste and Bulk Pick-Up

The Town of Indian Trail and it’s solid waste contractor, God Bless the USA, made the decision to temporarily suspend yard waste collection and delay bulk service collection because both of these waste types are collected by hand rather than usi...

Earth Day 2020: 50th Anniversary

April 22, 2020, marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. It may look a little different this year as in-person celebrations have been canceled, but there are plenty of ways to stay close to home and celebrate Earth Day.

Online:

• Create an #EarthDayChallenge ...

May 2020 Bulk Pick-Up Delayed

The Town of Indian Trail, in partnership with God Bless the USA, has decided to delay the regularly scheduled bulk waste pick-up in May. A new date has not been established. This decision was made to reduce the risk of solid waste employees being exposed ...

Yard Waste Pick-Up Suspended Beginning April 20

God Bless the USA, Inc., Indian Trail’s solid waste provider, will be suspending yard waste pick-up beginning Monday, April 20, 2020, until further notice. Pick-up will continue through Friday, April 17. Additionally, they will not pick-up anyth...

Gov. Cooper Issues Stay At Home Order Effective Monday at 5 p.m.

Today, March 27, 2020, at 4 p.m., Governor Roy Cooper issued a Stay At Home Order for the state of North Carolina. You can view the full Executive Order here. There is also an FAQ available. 

The Order directs people to stay at home except to visi...

Indian Trail Playgrounds Closed, Trails Open

The health and safety of our community is our top priority. To help promote social distancing and reduce the spread of COVID-19, all Indian Trail playgrounds and park amenities are now closed until further notice.

The walking trails and sidewalks will rema...

A message from Mayor Michael Alvarez on COVID-19

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has caused much fear and uncertainty throughout the community. Unlike any other community crisis, such as a natural disaster, no one, from the nation’s leaders to the smallest community, had a plan for this. W...

Some Indian Trail Park Amenities Closing

Over the last few days, we have noticed large groups gathering at some of the Town’s park amenities, such as the sand volleyball courts.

The Town’s goal is to keep the parks open as long as possible; however, to help promote social dist...

Town Hall to Close to the Public

In an effort to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), effective March 20, 2020, at 12 p.m., the Indian Trail Town Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. At this point, Town staff will continue to work a normal 9 a.m. t...

Union County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

The following information comes from the Union County government offices. 

Union County’s Division of Public Health, in coordination with the North Carolina Division of Public Health, has identified a Union County resident whose illness ...

Indian Trail Rentals and Programs Canceled, Events Postponed

The Town of Indian Trail continues to monitor the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation closely, and the health and well-being of our residents is our top priority.

In following with the Governor’s executive order regarding social distancing, we have ...

Indian Trail Issues a State of Emergency

The Town of Indian Trail has issued a State of Emergency as of March 17, 2020. 

The proclamation allows for if needed:

• the cancelation, postponement or modification of Town of Indian Trail gatherings, meetings, travel and events,
• public attendance a...

Union County Declares State of Emergency in Preparation of COVID-19

The Town of Indian Trail is in agreement with Union County’s Declaration of a State of Emergency for Indian Trail. Click here to view the Town’s notice. 

The following information comes from the Union County government offices....

Indian Trail to Postpone Events Due to Coronavirus

The Town of Indian Trail has been monitoring the Coronavirus situation closely, and the health and well-being of our residents is our top priority. As such, we have decided to POSTPONE the following events:

• Hits After Six: Jazz scheduled for Friday, March ...

BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED

Per Union County: 

The Boil Water Advisory affecting Union County Public Works water customers has been lifted, effective March 13, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Multiple water quality tests confirmed E. coli is no longer present in the water system. Custom...

Update - Union Count Boil Advisory

The following information comes from the Union County government offices. 

Union County Public Works customers are under a Boil Water Advisory due to a routine water sample showing the presence of E. coli in one area. We are working with the North...

Cole Forness Presents Eagle Scout Project to Town Council

Cole Forness, a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 276 and senior at Sun Valley High School, presented his Eagle Scout project to the Town Council on Tuesday, March 10.  

Forness’ project consists of three connected boxes set up in...

Student Art Showcase Returns to Indian Trail Town Hall

This week, the Indian Trail Town Hall will be adorned with artwork from local elementary school students.

The Student Art Showcase will be open to residents on Thursday and Friday, March 12 and 13, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturday, March 14, from 11...

March Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin

Union County Opens Public Comment Period on Critical Intersection Designs

The following information comes from the Union County government offices. 

Union County has opened a three-week public comment period on alternate designs for six critical intersections throughout the County. The intersections were identified in 2...

Painter Kristine Bechtel Displays Art at Town Hall

Kristine Bechtel, owner of Unwined With Kris, will have her paintings on display at Town Hall through March 13.

Kristine began painting a few years ago to de-stress and find relaxation. In December of 2018, she launched Unwined With Kris, a mobile painting...

Census 2020 to Begin in March

Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place. 

The U.S. Constitution mandates that every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau takes a count of every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories. The mi...

Public Input Opens on Union County Comprehensive Plan Vision

The following information comes from the Union County government offices. 

Union County will open a four-week public input period on Monday, March 2, 2020, to guide the development of the comprehensive plan for unincorporated areas of the County. ...

INSPECTOR GENERAL ANNOUNCES NATIONAL “SLAM THE SCAM” DAY

The following information comes from the Social Security Administration. 

The Inspector General for the Social Security Administration, Gail S. Ennis, is designating Thursday, March 5, 2020, as National “Slam the Scam” Day, to ...

Union County Early Voting

Early voting is happening now throughout Union County ahead of the March 3 Primary Election. Through Feb. 29, Union County residents can register to vote and vote at the same time during early voting only. 

With early voting, you can avoid the lon...

Street Sweeping Program to Run Week of Feb. 24

Indian Trail will be running its street sweeping program the week of Monday, Feb. 24. It will cover all neighborhood streets within the Indian Trail Town limits and will run the entire week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. As the street sweeping schedule may change,...

State of Emergency Terminated

The Union County Board of Commissioners has terminated the State of Emergency. 

Click here to view the declaration terminating the State of Emergency. 

Union County Declares State of Emergency

The following information comes from the Union County government offices. 

MONROE, N.C. (February 7, 2020) – Union County is under a State of Emergency. This declaration includes a restriction pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 1...

Indian Trail Under State of Emergency in Accordance with Union County

The Town of Indian Trail is now under a State of Emergency in accordance with Union County. This gives the Union County Sheriff’s Office the authority to close roads impacted by flooding. 

Click here for the official declaration.&nbs...

February Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin

Potter Sylvia Coppola Displays Art at Town Hall

Sylvia Coppola, the owner of Duck Creek Pottery, has been creating pottery for more than 40 years. She makes an array of pieces that can be used daily or displayed as art, such as mugs, teapots, vases, pitchers and much more.

In addition to making pottery,...

Public Comment Opportunity for Future NCDOT Projects

The following information comes from the NCDOT website.

People will have a chance to provide input on what transportation projects they would like to see included in the next North Carolina Department of Transportation’s 10-Year transpor...

Seats Open on Town Boards & Committees - Help Shape Indian Trail's Future

Are you looking to have a bigger impact on the future of Indian Trail, or do you have ideas on new ways the Town could address issues important to you? Then you should consider joining one of Indian Trail’s Boards or Committees. 

The Tow...

Council on Aging Hosting "A Walk to Remember"

The Council on Aging in Union County is hosting "A Walk to Remember," to benefit its memory loss programs. The event is on Saturday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m. at Belk Tonawanda Park in Monroe. The cost is $25 per person. Register at coaunion.org/wa...

Lorayn DeLuca's Photography Displayed at Town Hall

Lorayn DeLuca is an artist with many talents. Writer, actor and photographer all grace her impressive resume. At Indian Trail, we are honored to have a small piece of that talent on display in our Town Hall lobby. A sampling of Lorayn’s...

NC Housing Finance Agency Urgent Repair Program

The following is information provided by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency:

The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency proposes to make a total of $4.5 million available for the 2020 Urgent Repair Program (URP20). Program funding enables recipient o...

"Remembrance" Sculpture on Display at Town Hall

Indian Trail is honored to display the Remembrance sculpture by world-renowned sculptor and veteran Peter Rubino. Peter created the sculpture to honor America’s fallen heroes in association with the Connecticut Fallen Heroes Association.

The original sculp...

January Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin

The January issue of the Town Hall Bulletin is now available!

The January issue includes:

• Important upcoming dates
• First Uniquely Indian Trail Feature
• Safety tips from the Union County Sheriff's Office
• Information on the upcoming Bulk Pick-Up in February

Click ...

Painter Tricia Dudley's Artwork on Display at Town Hall

The Town of Indian Trail is excited to showcase our first artist of the year, Tricia Dudley. Tricia is a self-taught painter who uses oils, acrylics, alcohol ink and other media to bring beautiful images to life. Her work will be on display in th...

2020 Town Council Meeting Schedule

The adopted calendar for the 2020 Town Council Meetings is now available. It can be found on our website by visiting: http://indiantrail.org/DocumentCenter/View/1983/2020-Town-Council-Schedule. 

New Year's Week Schedule

Indian Trail Town Hall will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year's holiday. Solid waste collection will operate on a one-day delay following New Year's Day. (Wednesday routes will be picked up on Thursday, Thursday routes will be pic...

Town Hall Art Display - Showcasing Union County Artists

Beginning in the new year, Indian Trail wants to display artwork from Union County artists in our display case at Town Hall as a way to celebrate and promote the local arts community. 

Each artist's work will be on display for two weeks, culminati...

Indian Trail Residents are Holiday Heroes

Residents were once again “Holiday Heroes” for families across Union County this holiday season. On Dec. 17, representatives from the Town of Indian Trail, Bakers Fire Department, Hemby Bridge Fire Department, Stallings Fire Department...

Mayor, Council Members Sworn In; Appointments Made

At the Dec. 10 Council Meeting, the Town of Indian Trail said farewell to David Cohn as a council member and Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Cohn served two terms before deciding not to seek reelection this past November. The Town is grateful for his time, service and...

December Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin

The December issue of the Town Hall Bulletin is now available!

The December issue includes:

• Important upcoming dates
• Winter Activities in Indian Trail
• Safe Exchange Zone at Indian Trail Sheriff's Office
• Holiday Recycling Tips
• Thank you to our 2019 Event Sponsor...

Indian Trail Remembers Ken Howe

The Town of Indian Trail sends our deepest condolences to Council Member Shirley Howe on the passing of her husband Ken.

Ken was a Sergeant in the Army’s 83rd Infantry Division and served from 1955 to 1963. He had an accomplished career as a comb...

Purchase a Veterans Memorial Engraving as a Holiday Gift

If you’re looking for a meaningful gift for a loved one this holiday season, consider purchasing an engraving on the Indian Trail Veterans Memorial. 

The memorial honors those who have served in the armed forces, and the engraving will i...

Christmas Week Schedule

Indian Trail Town Hall will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Solid waste collection will operate on a one-day delay following Christmas Day. (Wednesday routes will be picked up on Thursday, Thursday routes will be picke...

FHWA and FTA Seek Public Input for its Quadrennial Certification Review of the CRTPO

The following is a news release from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization:

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have opened a public comment period as part of their quadrennial certificat...

The Unity Challenge

Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez, alongside veterans’ advocate and the American Veteran Foundation founder Chuck Denny, launched the Unity Challenge. The goal of the Unity Challenge is to support veterans and first res...

Students Become Town Planners for a Day Through Indian Trail’s Box City Program

Students in local elementary schools had the opportunity to become Town Planners for a day through Indian Trail’s Box City program. Hosted by the Town’s Planning Department, Box City teaches students the importance of planning when it comes to development...

Longtime Indian Trail Resident and Community Leader Selected as Christmas Parade Grand Marshal

Larry Helms will be leading Indian Trail’s annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” Christmas parade as grand marshal on Sunday, Dec. 1.

The Indian Trail Town Council selected Helms to serve as grand marshal because of his com...

Mayor of Indian Trail to Host Veterans Appreciation and Unity Challenge Press Conference

Mayor Michael Alvarez, alongside veterans advocate Chuck Denny, will hold a press conference launching the Veteran Appreciation and Unity Challenge on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Indian Trail Veterans Memorial Garden. 

As we approach the ho...

CRTPO OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The following is a news release from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization:

For Immediate ReleaseNovember 18, 2019Contact: Judy Dellert-O’KeefCRTPO Participation and Consultation Planner704-432-0105, jdellert-okeef@charlotten.gov

CRTPO...

November Issue of the Town Hall Bulletin

The November issue of the Town Hall Bulletin is now available!

The November issue includes:

• Important upcoming dates
• Election results
• Economic Development projects
• An overview of services provided by the Sheriff's Office
• And more!

Click here to view the newslett...

Special Olympics NC Fall Tournament Returns to Indian Trail

If you happened to stop by Chestnut Square Park, Carolina Courts or Kate’s Skate this past weekend, you would have witnessed top athletes in bocce, tennis, basketball and roller skating in action.

For the third year in a row, Indian Trail was a h...

Town Staff Get in the Halloween Spirit

If you visited Town Hall today, you would have run into Mr. Rogers, Cruella de Vil, Indian Jones, three blind mice (more likely they ran into you!) and a slew of other characters as Town staff celebrated Halloween. 

In addition to hosting a few tr...

Indian Trail Bulk and e-Waste Pick-Up

The next Bulk and e-Waste pick up for Indian Trail will take place Nov. 4-15. Residents should put their bulk waste at the curb on the SAME DAY they put out their recycling can during those two weeks. 

• Green recycle: Nov. 4-8
• Orange recycle: Nov. 1...