Vision Statement

Vision to

Improve the

Lifestyle and

Landscape of

Ayden through

Growth and

Enrichment

A clean, safe, and

attractive community

that encompasses

characteristics of a

village; consisting of an

economically thriving

retail and service

Historic downtown

district that is

abutted by residential

neighborhoods providing

a good mix of housing

options and that are

within walking distance

to downtown and

recreational

opportunities; and that

are all

surrounded by a

flourishing and

prosperous commercial

and industrial corridor.

Ayden is a vibrant

community with

hometown charm.

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Coming Up….

Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule

Nov. 20th: Monday’s Route

Nov. 21st: Tuesday & Wednesday’s Route

Nov. 22nd: Recycling

Nov. 23rd-24th: NO COLLECTION

Christmas Sanitation Schedule

Dec. 25th:-Dec. 26th: NO COLLECTION

Dec. 27th: Monday’s Route

Dec. 28th: Tuesday & Wednesday’s route

Dec. 29th: Recycling

January Sanitation Schedule

Jan. 1st: NO COLLECTION

Jan. 2nd: Monday’s Route

Jan. 3rd: Tuesday & Wednesday’s Route

Jan. 4th: Recycle Route

Featured News: Ayden Police Department

During the holiday season, the Ayden

Police Department urges residents to

secure gifts in their cars out of sight

while shopping.

Also, if you are having packages delivered to your home

while you are at work or away, have a neighbor keep a

look out and sign for the items. This way you won’t have

packages in your door or on your porch that could be

easily taken by a thief.

If you plan on being away for the holidays, we always

encourage residents to stop by the Police Department and

complete a house check form. This lets us know that you

are away and we will check the residence each day and

night until you return.

Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season

Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late

November to mid-January, the time when families

gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. By taking

some basic precautions, you can ensure your whole

family remains safe and injury-free throughout the

season.

Turkey Fryers

While many subscribe to the theory any fried food is

good – even if it's not necessarily good for you – there is

reason to be on alert if you're thinking of celebrating the

holidays by frying a turkey.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports there

have been 168 turkey-fryer related fires, burns,

explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning incidents

since 2002. CPSC says 672 people have been injured

and $8 million in property damage losses have resulted

from these incidents.

NSC discourages the use of turkey fryers at home and

urges those who prefer fried turkey to seek out

professional establishments or consider a new oil-less

turkey fryer. But for those who don't heed that advice,

please follow these precautions:

Set up the fryer more than 10 feet from the

house and keep children away

Find flat ground; the oil must be even and steady to

ensure safety

Use a thawed and dry turkey; any water will cause

the oil to bubble furiously and spill over

Fryer lid and handle can become very hot and cause

burns

Have a fire extinguisher ready at all times

* Information obtained from National Safety Council

Community Policing Officer, Jenny Clark, enjoyed

participating in the Tip A Cop event at Red Robin

benefiting the Special Olympics on October 21st.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Town of Ayden

4144 West Avenue/P.O. Box 219

Ayden, NC 28513-0219

(252) 481-5817

http://www.ayden.com

FOR PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES

EMERGENCIES

Ayden Customer Service at Town Hall

Call During Normal Business Hrs. (252) 481-5823/481-5821

Ayden Police Dept.

Call Nights/Weekends/Holidays (252) 481-5844

Town of Ayden

Inc. in 1891 - 2014 Population 5,018

Council – Manager Form of Government

A Full Service Municipal Government Offering

Electric, Water, Sewer, Solid Waste,

Recreation, Police, Fire and EMS Services

to the Ayden community.

Governing Body

Stephen W. Tripp, Mayor

Ivory Mewborn, Commissioner 1st Ward

Mary Alice Davenport, Commissioner 2nd Ward

Michael Harris, Commissioner 3rd Ward

Donnie Skinner, Mayor Pro-Tem/

Commissioner 4th Ward

Phyllis Ross, Commissioner 5th Ward

Management Staff

Steven L. Harrell, Town Manager

Sarah Radcliff, Executive Asst./Town Clerk

Stephen Smith, Planning Director

Barry Stanley, Chief of Police

James Proctor, Public Works & Utilities Director

Robert Taylor, Jr., Finance Director

Tommy Duncan, Arts & Recreation Director

Rachelle Mondovich, Librarian

Al Butts, Interim Housing Director

DECEMBER

Dec. 11th: 7pm—Governing Board

Meeting*

Dec. 12th: 6:30pm—Main Street

Committee, Community Bldg.

Dec. 18th: 7pm—Planning Board Meeting*

Dec. 18th: 6pm Arts/Rec Foundation of

Ayden Meeting, Community Bldg.

Dec. 20th—Pitt County Schools Early

Release Day

Dec. 21st-Jan. 1st—Pitt County Schools

Closed

Dec. 25th and 26th—Town Offices Closed

in Observance of the Christmas

Holiday

*Please call 481-5826 three(3) days prior to meeting time if you need special accommodations to attend.

JANUARY

Jan. 1st: Town Offices and Pitt County Schools Closed

Jan. 8th: 7pm—Governing Board Mtg.*

Jan. 9th: 6:30pm—Main Street Committee, Community Bldg.

Jan. 15th: Town Offices and Pitt County Schools Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 16th: 7pm—Planning Board Mtg.*

Jan. 22nd and 23rd: Pitt County Schools Teacher Workdays

Jan. 23rd: 7pm—Community Policing

Jan. 25th: Pitt County Schools Teacher Workday

Jan. 25th: 6:30pm—Arts & Rec. Board Mtg.

Customer Hot List

NEED TO KNOW ITEMS.. .

Wise Words: “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

If you know individuals involved in

committing a crime in Ayden,

please consider reporting it. You

need not fear your name/info will

be revealed in any way to anyone;

it will be kept anonymous. Please

call (252) 758-7777 or visit:

www.crimestopper.org

We need your help! The Barbecue Festival Committee and the Collard Festival Committee are in need of volunteers to join their committees. The Barbecue Festival Committee meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Ayden Operations Center at 6:30pm. The Collard Festival Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Ayden Operations Center. If you are interested in joining either of these committees, please contact Sarah Radcliff, Town Clerk, at (252) 481-5826.

DO YOU CHECK YOUR AIR FILTER REGULARLY?

Did you know a dirty filter can increase your cooling costs by up to 15% and increase your heating costs by up to 25% according to the U.S. Dept. of Energy? Your Cooling and Heating System is designed to run with a clean filter. A dirty filter reduces the airflow, so it must run longer. Check your filter on a regular basis. If it looks dirty, it is and it’s time to replace it. Replacing your Cooling and Heating System’s filter when needed is the best maintenance investment you can make in the entire house!

Easy Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutouts from Betty Crocker Ingredients

Cookies 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix 3 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 egg Frosting 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar 2-4 TBSP milk 1/4 TSP Vanilla *Food Coloring and sprinkles as desired for decoration 1. Heat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour,

melted butter and egg until soft dough forms. 2. On floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut into

desired shapes with 3-inch cookie cutters. On ungreased cookie sheets, place cutouts 2 inches apart.

3. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

4. In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, 2-4 TBSP milk, and the vanilla with spoon until smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too stiff, add additional milk. 1 TBSP at a time. Tint with food color. Spread frosting on cooled cookies. Decorate as desired with candy sprinkles and colored sugars. Let stand about 30 minutes or until frosting is set. Store covered in airtight container with wax paper between layers.