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Monday, September 15, 2025
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🏛️ Albemarle City Council Meets Tonight
The Albemarle City Council meets this evening at 6:30 PM for their regular monthly meeting.
- A proclamation for Constitution Week will be considered.
- Albemarle High School Principal Beverly Pennington will share a report on state test results.
- Department reports are also scheduled.
🏫 Joint Meeting Planned on Schools Grant
The Stanly County Board of Education and the Stanly County Commissioners will meet jointly on Monday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM.
- Location: Jean McIntyre Room, 1000 North First Street, Albemarle
- Purpose: To discuss the NC Department of Instruction needs-based grant application.
💰 Wastewater Project Budget Concerns
At its last meeting, Albemarle City Council amended the Long Creek Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project budget, raising concerns over rising costs.
- Councilman Chris Bramlett expressed frustration: “We had a project that was $997,000, and then all of a sudden it’s gone to $3 million 173. Don’t we ever do anything within budget?”
- City finance staff explained that the increases cover engineering, design, and construction management costs, with funding approved by the state.
- Permits for construction are under review, with a 6–8 month approval period expected.
Mayor Ronnie Michael also addressed the need for the amendments, citing state consent orders for wastewater compliance.
🔧 Boiler Repairs Approved at Badin Elementary
The Stanly County School Board approved a $50,000 boiler repair project at Badin Elementary School.
- Southern Mechanical Services was awarded the bid at $50,334, the lowest of three submitted.
- Facilities director explained this covers repairs only, not a full replacement, which would be significantly more costly.
👮 Albemarle Welcomes New Police Officer
The Albemarle Police Department has sworn in Officer Moore, a graduate of the Basic Law Enforcement Training program at Stanly Community College.
- Swearing-in ceremony was held at police headquarters with family, friends, and fellow officers present.
- Residents are encouraged to welcome Officer Moore when they see him around town.
🏈 High School Football – Precision Mechanical Scoreboard
This week’s football recap:
- West Stanly Colts traveled to face Central Eagles, falling 35–14.
- South Stanly, Albemarle, and North Stanly all had bye weeks.
Scoreboard update brought to you by Precision Mechanical, Fast Stop, and Bait on 8.
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