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

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Flags for Heroes - Now through July 11th

Something amazing sprouted out of the filed next to Johnston Health Clayton on NC42 West on Sunday morning. The Rotary Clubs of Clayton and Central Johnston came together to launch their first Flags for Heroes project - creating an incredible visual display of a field of American flags that will be up until July 11. They started out hoping to put out about 100, but ended up having so many people want to sponsor a flag in honor of their hero - that there are 350 now waving proudly. This project was meant to engage the entire community and serves as a reminder to celebrate, remember and recognize the heroes that have served and sacrificed for our freedom, health and safety.

Phase 2 Extended - Masks Required in Public

The State of North Carolina has extended Phase II and will require face masks in public through July 17. Governor Roy Cooper and top health officials say the rise in cases and hospitalizations in our state prevent us from moving ahead into the next phase of easing restrictions. People must wear face coverings when in public places, indoors or outdoors, where physical distancing of 6 feet from other people who aren’t in the same household or residence isn’t possible. They will be required for all employees and customers of retail businesses and restaurants as well as workers in manufacturing and construction.
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Town Council Approves Clayton's 2021 Budget

With the backdrop of a health pandemic and economic crisis, the 2021 Town Budget continues to provide our current services and does not include a lot of new and expansion items. There is no tax rate increase and no increase in electric or garbage rates. There is a 9.4% increase in water/sewer rates, which will mean about $7.08 more each month for the typical Clayton household. Click to read more about the critical need for that increase in the Town Manager's budget message.
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O'Neil Street to CLOSE for 8 Weeks for Tunnel Construction

Clayton is building a $3.5 million pedestrian tunnel and greenway extension that will bring our trails closer into the heart of Downtown Clayton! Construction of a greenway tunnel has closed a section of O’Neil Street and the Sam’s Branch Trailhead and parking area for EIGHT weeks through August 9th. Drivers will need to detour down Covered Bridge and City Road. Our greenway currently dead-ends at O'Neil Street, now it will connect to Legend Park, giving walkers, runners and bicyclists a safe and scenic trail.
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Town Leaders Stand with the Community Against Racism

In just one week, Clayton had shifted from one crippling crisis to another. And once again, in the face of crisis, the Clayton community came 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. Several peacful events were hosted in Downtown Clayton on Saturday, all aimed at bringing unity, all organized by Clayton youth. We can't say enough thanks to the organizers, who worked hand-in-hand with the Town and Clayton Police.
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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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