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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clayton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fire Department Equipment Financing & Safety
Fire Chief David Ranes briefed the council on a September 24 single-vehicle rollover accident involving Engine 1 on Covered Bridge Road. The internal investigation found the crash was preventable due to weather, road conditions, and steering inputs, leading to plans for enhanced driver training and new safety specifications.
High School Construction Traffic and Emergency Response
Major construction at Clayton High School is shifting bus routes onto Robertson Street, raising safety and fire response concerns among council members. Town leadership is pushing to upgrade traffic signals with GPS preemption technology to help emergency vehicles move safely.