Town of Ranlo

06/05/2026

Good evening Ranlo residents,

Starting Monday, June 8th, construction will begin on the South Ranlo Water Line Replacement Project. Crews will begin bringing in equipment and materials and will be staging them off E. Long Avenue. Please use caution while traveling in this area and be mindful of workers and construction traffic.

We are excited to see this project finally begin. This project has been over four years in the making and is long overdue for the South Ranlo area.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and support as we work to improve our water infrastructure and provide better service to our residents.

Thank you,
Town of Ranlo Public Works

06/04/2026

Summer is officially underway in Ranlo! ☀️

From community conversations and summer meals to Juneteenth celebrations and Milltown Night, there are plenty of opportunities to get out, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the start of summer.

Check out the schedule below and start making plans. We can't wait to see the community come together throughout June!

06/03/2026

Public Notice 🔔

The Catawba-Wateree River Basin remains under Stage 2 Drought Restrictions, and mandatory water conservation measures continue to be in effect. At this time, there has been no announcement from the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) indicating when these restrictions will be lifted.

Unfortunately, due to the ongoing drought conditions and the need to conserve water, the Ranlo Splash Pad will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

We understand this is disappointing, especially as summer approaches, and we appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as we work together to protect our regional water supply.

We will continue to monitor updates from CW-DMAG and will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Thank you for your understanding and for doing your part to conserve water.

– Ranlo Public Works Department &
The Town of Ranlo

05/28/2026

Notice for Town Residents 🚧

The construction currently taking place on Spencer Mountain Road is being performed by a NCDOT contractor as part of preparations for the upcoming road repaving project, which is expected to begin in the next few weeks.

Please note that this is not a Town of Ranlo project.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this work and any temporary traffic disruptions that may occur. We're looking forward to the much needed repaving of Spencer Mountain Road, as it will transform the look of our town.

If you have any questions about the project, please contact the NCDOT office at (704) 922-3777.

05/28/2026

Free summer meals for kids in Ranlo! ☀️🍎

This June, Gaston County Schools will be providing free lunch meals for anyone 18 and under at Ranlo Park through the Summer Feeding Program.

📅 June 1 – June 30
🕛 Monday–Thursday | 12:15–1:00 PM
📍 Ranlo Park (1624 Spencer Mountain Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054)

Meals are completely free, with no paperwork or registration required. This program helps ensure children in our community continue to have access to nutritious meals while school is out for the summer.

We’re thankful to partner with Gaston County Schools to help bring this directly to Ranlo. Please help spread the word to families throughout the community. ☀️

05/27/2026

A meaningful night for our senior residents helped kick off our first Milltown Night of 2026!

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped bring the community together for an evening filled with music, conversation, bingo, and familiar faces.

Organic Soul the Band brought incredible energy throughout the night as residents enjoyed local food and shopped with craft vendors. One of the biggest highlights was senior bingo with Mayor Corey Creech calling games for prizes generously donated by local businesses. Seniors attending the event also received complimentary hot dog and drink plates as part of the celebration.

As we recognize Older Americans Month, events like this are an important reminder of how staying active, connected, and involved supports healthy aging. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” focuses on wellness, independence, and strong community connections, all things we were proud to celebrate throughout the evening.

We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back for our June Milltown Night!

05/26/2026

Dear Ranlo Residents and Business Owners,

Thank you for being patient with us while we undergo a major transition to a completely new financial and billing software. This upgrade is being paid for by the NC League of Municipalities and will bring a much easier customer experience to paying your bills. The transition will also bring in the ability to pay with a credit/debit card in office.

The below update is meant to hopefully fill in some gaps and resolve some confusion going on with the bills this month. First, we hear you. We know that this transition is not the easiest but be assured that we are working diligently to make it as easy as possible. There will be no late fees or cutoffs this month because of the update to the new system.

If you go into the old billing system, you may see a zero balance. You can do one of two things: 1) You can take your mailed bill and enter the amount due into the portal, and that will satisfy your payment. 2) You can stop by Town Hall to pay in person or at the drop-off box to pay the amount on your mailed bill.

If you call Town Hall and are unable to reach us the first time, please understand that we are working as hard as we can to answer every call that comes in. We have received a record amount of calls regarding bills, so we are working to get every call.

Next month, the new utility billing portal will be live. You will receive a link to that information in your upcoming water bill. A change in a major software is not an overnight process, and we are not placing that burden on the resident. Soon, this new system will be up and running, and you will have a much easier and more modern bill paying experience.

To reiterate, no one will be receiving a late fee or cutoff this month. We want to work with you. Thank you for working with us while we take steps to bring our offices into a more modern paying era.

– The Town of Ranlo

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Ranlo Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Town Hall will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th during normal business hours. Trash collection scheduled for Monday will be delayed until Tuesday.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

Ranlo Town Hall hours of operation update 🗓️

The front office will be closed tomorrow, May 20th, due to an unforeseen and unavoidable staffing shortage.

Town Hall will reopen on Thursday, May 21 during normal business hours.

Residents will not be penalized for any delays caused by the closure. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

05/15/2026

Tonight’s the night, Ranlo! Join us this evening for our first Milltown Night of 2026 at the Ranlo Ballpark as we celebrate Older Americans Month!

Seniors: Don’t forget to stop by Town Hall to pick up your meal ticket for a free hot dog and chips at the event.

Come out and enjoy good music, food and craft vendors, family-friendly activities, and senior bingo with prizes from local businesses.

Bring your families, bring a friend, and come enjoy a great night with the community. See you soon!

Ranlo Milltown Nights are back!

Join us this Friday May 15th from 5–9 PM at the Ranlo Ballpark as we kick off the first Milltown Night of 2026 with a special focus on celebrating our seniors during Older Americans Month.

Each May, communities across the country recognize the impact and contributions of older adults while encouraging healthy, active, and connected lifestyles. This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, highlights the importance of wellness, community support, and staying engaged at every stage of life.

To celebrate, we’re bringing the community together for an evening filled with:
🎶 Music
🍔 Food and craft vendors
🎯 Family-friendly activities
🎉 Senior Bingo with prizes supplied by local businesses

Seniors attending can enjoy a free hot dog and chips available with participating meal ticket hat can be picked up at Town Hall prior to the event.

We hope you’ll join us for a great evening in Ranlo!