Town of Cramerton, NC

This week, we celebrate Cramerton Public Works Week and recognize the dedicated employees who keep the Town of Cramerton running every day. From maintaining our streets to collecting leaves, responding to emergencies, and improving our infrastructure, their hard work often happens behind the scenes but makes a difference throughout our community.

At the June 2, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting, the Mayor and Board proudly honored our Public Works Department with a proclamation recognizing their service and commitment.

Thank you to the Town of Cramerton Public Works crew for all that you do for our community!

June has arrived and that leaves us only 1 month left as we continue to countdown to 250! This week we travel to Town of Cramerton, NC to visit the Stuart W Cramer 1868-1940 marker located at the intersection of Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 74) and Lakewood Road. Erected in 1969, it reads “Engineer and inventor. Pioneered advances in textile mill air conditioning. Home 3 mi. SW.”

Stuart Warren Cramer contributed significantly to the cotton mill industry through his engineering and invention skills. In 1895 he established his own business and, over the next ten years, designed and equipped over 150 (or roughly one-third of all) cotton mills in the South.

Cramer turned his profits back into his own mills, especially those in the community that came to bear his name, Cramerton. Hailed in the trade press as a “model community,” the mill village southeast of Gastonia had been known as Mayesworth for its founder J. H. Mayes. In 1915 Cramer acquired controlling interest of the company and in 1922 the name was changed.

Most significant about Stuart W. Cramer is the role he played in the development of air conditioning. In a paper read before an ACMA convention on May 16-17, 1906, Cramer coined the term “air conditioning.”

Waste Pro Holiday Collection Update:

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, Waste Pro collection schedules will be delayed by one day next week.

- Thursday collection will occur on Friday
- Friday collection will occur on Saturday

Thank you for your patience, and we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!

The paving project set to begin in Lineberger Place and Tomshir today has been postponed due to inclement weather. We will begin milling tomorrow so long as weather permits. Please do not park on the street in these two communities during this time; any cars parked on the street when milling/paving begins will be towed.

Opportunity to Reserve a FREE Tree!

Truist has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to offer free residential yard trees for community members in hurricane-affected areas of western North Carolina, including, the Town of Cramerton!

Yard trees can provide shade, improve air quality, support stormwater management, enhance property beauty, and contribute to healthier, more resilient communities. After storm recovery, they can also represent something meaningful - a way to rebuild, renew, and invest in the future.

Follow the link below to reserve up to 5 residential yard trees for your property:

https://get.arborday.org/truist

Steps to Complete Reservation:

1. Enter Shipping Address & Select Get Started
2. Enter Email Address & Select Next
3. Select up to 5 Trees! Certain Tree Types May be Sold Out
4. Map Your Trees:
a. Outline Your Home or Building
b. Review Planting Tips & Planting Agreement
c. Drag Each Tree Selected to Proposed Location
d. Review Estimated Benefits
5. Finalize Reservation

For questions, please contact the Cramerton Planning & Zoning Department @ (704)-824-4337

💜⚾ From the Town of Cramerton ⚾💜
Our thoughts and prayers are with the students, players, coaches, staff, and families of Stuart W Cramer High School during this heartbreaking time.
It is difficult to comprehend the pain of losing a coach, husband, father, and mentor so suddenly while doing something he loved on the baseball field. This loss reaches far beyond the game, touching the hearts of an entire community.
We lift up his wife, family, friends, teammates, and everyone whose lives he impacted through his leadership, encouragement, and dedication.
May God surround the entire Stuart W Cramer community with comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. 🙏🏼💜