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Gateway 42 Community Listening Session - Feb 7th @ 6:00 PM
The Town of Clayton is embarking on an ambitious effort to envision a new front door for Clayton. The Gateway 42 Community Listening Session will be held on February 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clayton Community Center Read on...
NCDOT Hosting Open House for Johnston County Widening
The N.C. Department of Transportation is inviting public feedback on its updated plans to widen and improve N.C. 42 in Clayton. Additional Info...
Introducing Kanopy
Anyone with a HEML library card can now enjoy free video streaming with Kanopy. Read on...
Auditorium gets a fresh coat of paint
The Clayton Center Auditorium remains closed this week as it receives a face lift. Seats have been temporarily removed, curtains are down, scaffolding is built and the crew is hard at work. What a sight to see in this historic room. Read on...
Clayton Riverwalk on the Neuse Greenway Bridge Replacements
The Town of Clayton is excited to announce that the three bridges located along the Clayton Riverwalk on the Neuse Greenway near Riverwood will be replaced next year. Additional Info...
Town earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Finance Department's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2021 has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA). Additional Info...
Spend a Sunday evening with the music of The Isaacs
Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 18, for the Sunday, April 23, concert by multi-award winning family band The Isaacs. The Grand Ole Opry members will perform their unique blend of bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, country, and southern gospel. Read on...
New Red Card
The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library will be joining NC Cardinal this Spring! All current library users must update their current card information and get the new RED CARD by December 31, 2022. Read on...
Groundbreaking held for Ranch Road Extension
Ranch Road will be extended to create a direct connection between U.S. 70 and the busy intersection of N.C. 42 East and U.S. 70 Business. Read on...
Clayton Center Introduces Over 900 Students to Performing Arts
The Clayton Center was thrilled to welcome over 900 local elementary school students to its auditorium for the new School Stage Series. Read on...
American Rivers Names NC's Neuse River the 2022 River of The Year
Clayton is thrilled to share that NC's Neuse River is the American Rivers River of The Year 2022! We're proud to highlight our Water Resources Staff and thank them for their commitment to providing clean water and supporting river health. Additional Info...
Clayton Public Power Conducts Apprenticeship
The Town of Clayton Electric Department is partnering with the NCWorks NextGen Program to provide apprenticeship opportunities to eligible youth who are interested in pursuing a career in the electric field. Read on...
Clayton sells regional pretreatment facility to Novo Nordisk for $34 million
The Clayton Town Council has accepted a $34.25 million bid from Novo Nordisk to purchase the R. Steven Biggs Regional Wastewater Pretreatment Facility. The bid was unanimously accepted by the council on Oct. 3 through an upset bid process. Read on...
Recreational Water Advisory Issued for Little Creek
The Town of Clayton, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and Division of Public Health, is issuing an advisory while an active waterway clean-up and remediation for Little Creek between Main St to Lombard St/NC-42 W is underway. Read on...
Clayton Youth Council Launches Community Service Initiative
Clayton Youth Council members from Johnston County high schools have committed to volunteering 1,000 hours by the end of the 2022-2023 school year through their community service initiative, "The Art of Coming Together." Read on...
Clayton Fire Department Celebrates Lifelong Resident's 100th Birthday
Lifelong Clayton resident, Aldine Parrish, celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, September 10, surrounded by family, friends, and firefighters. Read on...
Town of Clayton hires new Town Manager
The Clayton Town Council has selected Rich Cappola to serve as the next town manager. The council voted unanimously to appoint Cappola during their meeting on Sept. 6. Cappola has served as the interim town manager since May 2021. Read on...
Clayton Town Council names new Town Clerk
Heidi Holland has been selected to serve as the new town clerk for the Town of Clayton. Holland has served as the deputy town clerk for the town for the past four years. Read on...
Clayton SRO Program expands to serve seven area schools
The Clayton Police Department has expanded its School Resource Officer Program, and for the first time in the Town's history, a Clayton Police Officer will serve as the SRO for Clayton High School. Read on...
Town of Clayton Welcomes Allen Turnage as New Electric Director
The Town of Clayton Electric Department has welcomed Allen Turnage as the new Electric Director. Read on...
Clayton, North Carolina has upgraded retail recruitment with Retail Strategies
Clayton, North Carolina has upgraded its retail recruitment service to include Downtown Strategies. Additional Info...
Johnston County's First All-Girls Robotics Team Volunteers Over 500 Hours in Local Communities
G-Force Robotics, the first high school all-girls robotics team in Johnston County, is making a positive impact within the Clayton community. The team of 12 young women is the largest all-girls robotics team in North Carolina. Read on...
Clayton's Sculpture Trail Decorates Downtown with Stories from Across America
One of the most visible and celebrated public art initiatives in Clayton is the Annual Downtown Sculpture Trail. Read on...
Town expands workforce with on-the-job classroom
The Town of Clayton has welcomed two apprentices to its Water Resources Department, Michael Ratley and Ilona Williams, thanks to a program through the North Carolina Rural Water Association (NCRWA). Read on...
New youth theatrical group to debut in Clayton
The Clayton Center is now the home of a new, community-focused theatre company thanks to the efforts of two Clayton High School (CHS) educators, Andrew Wade and Ann Meigs. Read on...
A Deep Dive into the Municipal Park Splash Pad
Municipal Park re-opened in early July 2022 and unveiled the Town of Clayton's first splash pad. This highly anticipated feature provides the community with a unique play experience that is inclusive, thoughtfully designed, and refreshingly fun. Read on...
International System Administrator's Appreciation Day
This holiday celebrates the Town's Information Systems Department who work around the clock in order to keep our digital world running. Read on...
National Intern Day
Join the Town in showing our 2022 Summer Interns some appreciation! Read on...
Family Uses Love of Reading to Honor Son's Memory
The books at Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library have many stories to tell. Because of the compassion and generosity of one local family, the library's collection of books and stories is growing. Read on...
Municipal Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The official Municipal Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Monday, July 18, 2022. Clayton Parks and Recreation extends many thanks everyone who helped bring this project to life and is excited to share this space with the community. Additional Info...
Parcels adjacent to Town of Clayton properties
The Town has initiated a rezoning project to address zoning irregularities for 65 Town-owned properties that are currently under the wrong zoning districts. Per the UDC, the Town must rezone these 65 properties to the proper zoning district. Read on...
The Planning and Engineering Departments Announce Several Development Process Changes
The Planning and Engineering Departments are announcing several changes effective July 1, 2022. These changes are being made to streamline Town processes with the goal to better service the development community in the most efficient way possible. Read on...
Historic Clayton Center Heading In New Direction
The historic Clayton Center, located in downtown Clayton, is under new leadership and is looking to head in new and exciting directions. Read on...
Town of Clayton welcomes John Mack as Director of Information Systems
The Town of Clayton's Information Systems Department has officially welcomed a new director. Read on...
Take Me Out to The Clayton Clovers Ballgame
Clayton has officially welcomed The Clayton Clovers Baseball Club to the Town. The Clayton Clovers' inaugural season will begin with their first home game at East Clayton Community Park on Monday, May 30. Read on...
2022 Clayton Pedestrian Plan Draft
Town of Clayton staff and the consultant (Alta Planning + Design) will be at the Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 4, to gather additional input, provide more information, and answer any questions the public may have about this plan. Additional Info...
Clayton Electric Department Competes at Lineman's Rodeo
Clayton is sending three linemen to compete and judge in the 23rd Annual North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems Lineman's Rodeo. Read on...
Town Launches Codify Clayton Project
The Codify Clayton project is an initiative being undertaken by the Town to review and update its Unified Development Code, which establishes basic rules for how land may be used. Learn more...
Hiking for Habitat: Luke Bennet Hikes Through Clayton to Raise Awareness for Wildlife Conservation
Earlier this month, the Town of Clayton welcomed Luke Bennett, 22, who is on a mission to complete the Mountains to Sea trail and raise awareness for the North Carolina Wildlife Federation along the way. Read on...
Family Night in Downtown Clayton
Join us for Family Night in Downtown Clayton! This event features a FREE concert, movie showing, a face painter, food trucks, and games! Read on...
Town of Clayton Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider
The Town of Clayton has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. Read on...
Section of Sam's Branch Greenway closing Monday, April 18
Beginning Monday, April 18, the section of the Sam's Branch Greenway between Covered Bridge Road and the Ashcroft Subdivision will be closing to the public. Read on...
Clayton's First Hook Lift Truck Featured at National Truck Show
Early this week, the Town of Clayton Streets Department attended the largest annual truck show in the US, NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Indiana. Read on...
East Clayton Community Park begins $6.2 million upgrade
Major renovations are officially underway at the 65-acre East Clayton Community Park. Read on...
Town Of Clayton Launches $200 Million Construction Project
The Town of Clayton officially began construction on the town's new $200 million Sam's Branch Water Reclamation Facility. This momentous occasion was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony on February 8th, 2022. Read on...
Municipal Park Groundbreaking
Clayton residents will soon see the beginning stages of construction on the new Municipal Park in Downtown Clayton. Read on...
Clayton Police Help Businesses Create Emergency Action Plans
Officer Johnson offers free security audits and active assailant training to local businesses and church groups. Programs are tailored to fit a group's specific needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Read on...
Clayton High Partners with Town on New Artificial Turf Field
The Town of Clayton and Clayton High School celebrated the completion of a new artificial turf field at a home varsity football game on Sept. 17. Read on...
The Secret to Great Hot Dogs and Perfect Inspection Scores: Jones Cafe
During the January 4, 2022, WRAL Restaurant Ratings, Monica Laliberte and 5 on Your Side stated that Jones Cafe is a "spot that shines above the rest." Read on...
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Pre Application Meetings - Feb 02 2023
NCDOT Local Official's Informational Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to provide local officials with information on the HWY 42 Widening pr...
NCDOT Public Input HWY 42 Widening
The N.C. Department of Transportation is inviting public feedback on its updated plans to widen and ...
Town Council Work Session - Feb 06 2023
Regular Town Council Meeting - Feb 06 2023
Gateway 42 Public Input Meeting
The Town of Clayton is embarking on an ambitious effort to envision a new front door for Clayton. Th...
The library will be closed for staff training. We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 11.
Board of Adjustment - Feb 15 2023
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