Town Hall and the Spencer Public Library will be closed on Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Waste collection will run one day behind schedule. If you have any questions, please call (704) 633-2231. Thank you to all those who served and continue to serve our country!

The Downtown Spencer Mural Project Selection Committee is requesting artist qualifications for the commission of several outdoor murals in Spencer, NC. The Town expects to select at least two artists or artist teams to contribute murals to an ongoing mural walk project.

We are continuing to partner with Rowan Neuter Scooter and the Community Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinic to host community cat spay/neuter days. Future dates and other information can be found on their Facebook page at facebook.com/Rowanneutersco…

The Town has received 10 Angels from the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. It is our hope that the Town staff and citizens will ‘adopt’ an angel and provide Christmas gifts as directed by the Salvation Army. spencernc.gov/2024-tos-angel…

Spencer’s Holiday Caravan Parade is at 6:30 PM! It is a nighttime parade of lights, starts at NRHS, goes down Salisbury Ave (closed ~ 6-8:30) from Jefferson St to 11th St. Restaurants open late, parking is available at the NCTM. Follow detours; don't drive around barricades.

The Christmas and New Year holidays will impact Spencer Town Hall office hours, Spencer Public Library hours, and waste collection schedules. See the mini-calendar below for details.

Stay safe and aware with the winter storm as it moves into our area today! Winter Storm Briefing updates from the National Weather Service weather.gov/gsp/brief Dark traffic signals = 4-way stop bit.ly/NCtrafficlight… Winter Weather Driving Tips bit.ly/NHTSAwinterdri…

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Waste collection will not run on Monday and will run one (1) day behind schedule for the rest of the week. The Spencer Public Library will be open Tuesday through Thursday.

Please be sure to exercise caution and limit unnecessary travel. Town services are operating today, including garbage collection for the Tuesday route (per the holiday schedule). Crews anticipate remaining on schedule today, and we will share additional updates as needed.

No, ifs, ands, or buts – littering is just plain wrong! Help us keep NC clean by participating in Spring Litter Sweep #LitterSweepNC ➡️ Make a difference: ncdot.gov/littersweep

Join us for the Annual Strategic Planning Session on March 6 & 7. March 6: Community feedback session at 6:20 p.m. after the Pre-Agenda Meeting at Town Hall. March 7: Meeting resumes at 8:30 a.m. to discuss your feedback. For details, visit: spencernc.gov/2025-planning-…

Join us for the Spring Spencer Senior Luncheon hosted by Rufty-Holmes Senior Center and the Town of Spencer! Open to residents aged 55+, it will be held at Oakdale Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 6, at 12:00 p.m. Call 704-216-7714 to register.

Rowan County Public Health will celebrate National Public Health Week from April 7-13, 2025. RCPH will host events, including Kick Butts Day—a cigarette and tobacco litter cleanup on April 10 from 1:30-3:30 PM at Spencer Town Hall (460 S Salisbury Ave). rowancountync.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

We are continuing our journey in parks and recreation with a new position! Full details are available at: bit.ly/tosjobs Thanks to Elisabeth Strillacci at the Salisbury Post, who recently wrote an article with more context: salisburypost.com/2025/03/23/spi…

The next Talk of the Town session will take place on April 15, at 6:15 p.m. and will focus on our PARTF application to reuse a house next to Stanback Forest. If you would like to attend, please RSVP at forms.office.com/r/7cKCi0Qx04. For more information, visit spencernc.gov/talk-of-the-to…

Spencer, NC Alert: Spencer Town Hall will be closed Monday, 05/26/25, for Memorial Day. Waste collection will run 1 day behind schedule, and the Spencer Public Library will be open Tues.-Thurs. If you have any questions, please call us at 704-633-2231. Safe travels!

Town Manager Peter Franzese has recommended the fiscal year 2025-26 budget to the Spencer Mayor and Board of Aldermen. A public hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on June 5. The Town Manager's recommended budget can be viewed in the Town Hall lobby and at spencernc.gov/fy2026budget

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Spencer Town Park with live music from Motel Soap and food from local vendors this Saturday, June 28, at 4:30 p.m. Across the street, you can partake in Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops. Find out more at spencernc.gov.

UPDATE 6/27/25: Small favor. Our new grass can't handle the party yet! Please keep to paved surfaces during our Grand Opening celebration. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Town offices will be closed on Friday, and bulk waste will be picked up on Thursday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!