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Matthews will separate special‑events manager role from Matthews Alive executive director
Town of Matthews Board of Commissioners · March 24, 2026
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Summary
The board voted to split the two-decade-old dual role that combined a town special-events manager with the executive director of Matthews Alive; the change, meant to reduce liability and clarify lines between town staff and the nonprofit, takes effect September 2026.
The Board of Commissioners voted March 23 to split a long-standing dual role that combined the town’s special-events manager with the executive director role at Matthews Alive, the nonprofit that runs the Matthews Alive festival.
Town Manager Malia James explained the arrangement dates to 2006 and…
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