Clayton Launching Erosion Control/Stormwater Program 

Town of Clayton Engineering staff are developing an Erosion Control and Stormwater program to protect our rivers, streams and other precious water resources.

Staff is creating ordinances, policies and procedures that will help support this pro... Read More

The State of North Carolina has extended Phase II and will require face masks for those out 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. 

Pe... Read More

Clayton is Building a Tunnel & Greenway Extension into Downtown Clayton!
Construction brings temporary shutdowns of Legend Park, O’Neil Street & Sam’s Branch Trailhead

UPDATE: O'NEIL STREET TO CLOSE TO ALL TRAFFIC JUNE 22 for EIGHT WEEKS THROUGH AUGUST 9!

Construction has starte... Read More

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 ... Read More

The Town of Clayton joined hundreds of other towns across America in canceling our biggest patriotic tradition – the four-decade-old Independence Day Celebration at Municipal Park. 
 
For 40 years, no matter what day it fell on, July 4th in Clayton has always meant a huge com... Read More

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST COVID-19 CASE COUNT AND GUIDANCE FROM THE STATE & GOVERNOR ON LIFTING OF RESTRICTIONS

The State of Emergency declared by Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod remains in effect and town leaders appreciates all the Clayton residents and businesses who continue to follow health and sa... Read More

Starting Monday, May 18, anyone with a Clayton library card will be able to check out library books and materials without even leaving their car!

Simply follow the easy instructions below, then park in the designated Curbside Pickup space at the library, dial 919-553-5542, extension 1 and our staff w... Read More

A murder suspect is behind bars.

20-year-old DALLAS LAMAR PHILLIPS of Hogan Drive in Garner was arrested earlier today in the 1st Degree Murder of Dustin Rogister.

He is now behind bars at the Johnston County jail being held on no bond.

Victim Dustin Haywood Rogister of Clayton, who just 2 days shy of ... Read More

UPDATE ON COVID-19 CHANGES IN PLANNING/ENGINEERING/ INSPECTIONS

New Development Submittals Resume for May

The Town of Clayton will resume accepting new development submittals for the May 1, 2020 Technical Review Committee (TRC) cycle.  All submittals will go to submittals@TownofClaytonNC.or... Read More

Working full-time. 
Trying to sell your house. 
Scrambling to find a new one. 
Moving your entire family across the country for a new job. 

That’s a lot to tackle in normal times, but Patrick Pierce has managed to safely pull it off amidst a global pandemic.

The native of Washin... Read More