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Clayton Fire Department spraying down children in the hot summer sun!

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Town Leaders Stand with Community Against Racism & Police Brutality

In just one week, Clayton has shifted from one crippling crisis to another. And once again, in the face of crisis, the Clayton community is coming together. Our Mayor, Town Council, Police Chief, Fire Chief and all other Town leaders want Clayton to know...we stand with this community against racism and police brutality and we denounce those involved in the death of 46-year-old Minneapolis father George Floyd. A peacful prayer event was held in Town Square on Tuesday night and 3 others are planned for Saturday between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. including a Clayton High School student who would like to bring people togther at the school and then walk to Town Square.
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Proposed 2021 Budget Available for Review

Listen in as the Town Manager goes over the 2021 Fiscal Year budget with the Mayor & Town Council - it does not include a tax rate increase, but does include the water & sewer increase that has been discussed for several years. You can view the entire budget by clicking below. You can email your comments and weigh in on the Town's budget in a public hearing set for June 15 at 6 p.m. A public hearing looking for input for town staff who were about to formulate their budgets was held in January 21, however, COVID-19 forced all departments to alter their budget requests.
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Phase 2 of COVID-19 Re-Opening

All Town facilities remain closed to the public, but our employees are continuing to work for you. Click below for Phase 2 details in effect now through June 26 according to NC Executive Order 141. Town Hall, Utilities & Billing, Planning, Inspections, the Clayton Community Center (Rec Center), the Clayton Library/Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library and The Clayton Center remain closed but can all be reached via phone and email. Town playgrounds are closed but bathrooms are back open. Library books can be picked up curbside!
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COVID-19 Business Resources

We’re battling an unprecedented public health emergency, the likes of which Clayton hasn’t seen in our 150-year history. Like the Town, businesses have been consumed by COVID-19, trying to adapt so our staff can safely continue to provide services, while also having to react and interpret daily changes in the complicated COVID-19 guidance. Our Town of Clayton Economic Development Office, in collaboration with our Planning, Engineering & Inspections, Fire and Police Department, continue to be a resource you can reach out to you if you have questions!
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Latest Clayton Water Quality Reports Available!

Our Annual Water Quality Reports for 2019 are now available! Click here for the most recent Town of Clayton Water Quality Report, which covers the majority of Town. There's a separate Town of Clayton NORTH Water Quality Report, which covers customers who live in Riverwood Athletic Club area. These reports cover all the testing that we have done from January 1 through December 31, 2019.
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Parks Bond Passes - New Face on Council

By a resounding 74% of the votes, the $18 million Clayton Parks Bond has passed. Clayton Town Councilmen Jason Thompson and newcomer Avery Everett have won the two open Council seats in a close Town Council race. Incumbent Bob Satterfield fell short by 59 votes. Running unopposed, Mayor Jody McLeod locked up a fifth term. We're excited to share details of the bond projects at ClaytonParks.org/bond in the coming weeks! We've got work to do!
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Construction on Greenway Extension Underway

Clayton is building a $3.5 million pedestrian tunnel and greenway extension into Downtown Clayton! Construction has closed Legend Park and will mean temporary shutdowns of O’Neil Street and the Sam’s Branch Trailhead and parking area - exact dates have not been determined, but the closure of O'Neil will likely be in the spring of 2020 and will mean drivers needing to detour down Covered Bridge and City Road. The greenway will connect to Legend Park, giving walkers, runners and bicyclists a safe and scenic trail into Downtown Clayton.
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Town of Clayton Services

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