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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

March 15, 2021

A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will examine all aspects of the Gastonia Police Department’s policy and procedure, management, operations, and support services from March 29-31, […]

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Free Excess Household Trash Week in Gastonia is March 22-26

March 8, 2021

Just in time for spring cleaning, the City of Gastonia will haul away many types of large or bulky household trash for one week without fees. The popular Free Excess Household Trash Week is March […]

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City of Gastonia Amends Ordinance to Increase Penalties for Littering

March 4, 2021

The Gastonia City Council approved an ordinance to increase the penalties for littering at its March 2 meeting to support a state House Bill and discourage littering. The revised ordinance goes into effect immediately and […]

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City of Gastonia and United Way Partner to Offer Utility Assistance to Gastonia Residents

March 3, 2021

The City of Gastonia and the United Way of Gaston County are partnering to provide low-to-moderate income residents of Gastonia financial assistance for costs related to their utility bills. The Gastonia City Council has approved […]

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City of Gastonia Receives National Award for Budget Report for 26th Year

March 2, 2021

The City of Gastonia has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2021 budget report. The association describes the award as “the highest form of recognition in governmental […]

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Gastonia’s Electric Division Receives Three Statewide Awards For Fourth Consecutive Year

February 16, 2021

The City of Gastonia’s Electric Division has received three Public Power Awards of Excellence from ElectriCities of North Carolina. The awards recognize the utility’s continued emphasis on innovation, modernization, high-quality service, workforce development, and value […]

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City of Gastonia and Bessemer City Announce New Water Pumping Station

February 1, 2021

The City of Gastonia held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 28 for the construction of a water pumping station, located at 2660 Bessemer City Road, that will allow Gastonia to supply Bessemer City with up […]

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City Services

City of Gastonia Establishes Tree Advisory Commission

January 29, 2021

The City of Gastonia has established a Tree Advisory Commission to review applications for permits and oversee the coordination of the City’s tree ordinances and its related guidelines. The Commission will hold its first meeting […]

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City Services

City of Gastonia Opens First Dog Park

January 27, 2021

The City of Gastonia officially unveiled the Bradley Station Dog Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 27. The park is located near Downtown on North Oakland Street, about a block north of Main Avenue. […]

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MLK Award to Chief Brittain and Dr. Freeman for Covenant Efforts

January 18, 2021

Gastonia Police Chief Travis Brittain and Rev. Dr. Rodney Freeman are recipients of the 2021 Gaston Together MLK Unity Awards presented today, and livestreamed through the Mt. Zion Restoration Church Facebook page due to North […]

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