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City of Gastonia Announces Alliance for Community Enrichment Program
The City of Gastonia has announced a new program to promote its neighborhoods and communities. The Alliance for Community Enrichment Program will foster community engagement and pursue a higher quality of life for the citizens […]
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City of Gastonia Offers Resources to Help Renters and Homeowners Facing Eviction and Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
City of Gastonia residents can receive help with their rent or mortgage payments if they are facing eviction. The Centers for Disease Control has issued a limited eviction moratorium to homeowners and renters that will […]
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City of Gastonia Hires New Division Manager of Solid Waste and Neighborhood Program Administrator
The City of Gastonia has hired a new division manager of Solid Waste and promoted an employee to Neighborhood Program Administrator, a new position in the city. “We are excited to welcome two very competent persons […]
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City of Gastonia Receives Two Region of Excellence Awards
The City of Gastonia has received two 2020 Region of Excellence Awards from the Centralina Regional Council recognizing outstanding achievement in two categories. The awards were given to the City’s Public Utilities Department and the […]
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City of Gastonia Receives $386,391 CARES Act Block Grant
The City of Gastonia has received a special allocation of Community Development Block Grant funding in the amount of $386,391. The allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). […]
City Services
Community Workshop to Identify Priorities and Affordable Housing Needs
The City of Gastonia’s Community Services Department will hold a community workshop for a community development study to identify priorities and affordable housing needs as part of its 5-Year Consolidated Plan. The plan is required […]
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Open houses to showcase two new homes built by the City of Gastonia
Three new houses built in the Highland Community by the City of Gastonia’s Community Services Department soon will be ready for buyers. The City’s Housing and Neighborhoods Division will hold open houses on Tuesday, Aug. […]
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Highland’s first community garden for youth is producing veggies and a lot more
From an empty lot a few months ago to a cornucopia of fresh vegetables today, the first year of the Highland Community Garden is proving to be a big success. The ribbon cutting at the […]
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Lower flood insurance rates continue in Gastonia
Owners of Gastonia homes and businesses in high-risk sections of the floodplain will continue to get a 5% discount on their flood insurance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has recertified the City of Gastonia’s participation […]