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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Featured News: Utilities

Five Tips to Stay Warm this Winter 1. Spruce Up the Fireplace

Winter time is best time to build a fire in the fireplace and enjoy

the warmth it brings to the house. But before you bundle up in

front your fireplace, give it some love. First, consider replacing

your inefficient wood-burning fireplace with a more efficient

wood stove or gas insert. It can turn your fireplace from a pretty-

-but high– maintenance--feature into a viable way to heat your

home. Converting your fireplace will not only save you on

monthly heating costs, it could even put money back in your

pocket. Some states offer rebates or tax credits for upgrading

your inefficient fireplace. If you aren't interested in updating your

fireplace, try adding glass doors with a heat-air exchange system,

and make sure your fireplace is cleaned and your flue damper properly sealed. You should also try to keep the

fireplace damper closed unless you have a fire burning.

2. Reverse Your Fan In the summertime a fan is a wonderful way to keep cool, but your fan can also help circulate warm air in the

winter. When you reverse the direction of your fan (there's a little switch on the motor housing), the fan will push

warm air downward and recirculate it through the room. To ensure your fan is spinning in the correct direction, set

it so the blades are spinning clockwise when you look up.

3. Prep Your Lawn for Hibernation Landscaping can save you energy if properly cared for and planned. Windbreaks can help block the cold winter wind

and keep your home warmer. A wall or fence, evergreen trees, and shrubs planted on the north, west, and east sides

of your home can be most effective in creating a windbreak and reducing heating costs.

To ensure heavy snowfall doesn't snap branches that could provide wonderful cooling shade in the summer months,

shake snow-laden tree branches with a mop or broom to relieve some of the weight.

4. Air Seal Then Insulate Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling

costs, improve durability, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment. Caulking and

weatherstripping are two simple and effective air-sealing techniques that offer quick returns on investment, often one

year or less

5. Windows, Windows, Windows Your windows do more than provide a view of snow-covered yards. They also provide a barrier to the cold.

Windows with low-e coating reduce heat loss and even reflect back part of the room's heat. Installing storm

windows can also reduce heat loss through windows by approximately 10%-20%.

While it may seem like the summer days are endless, winter is just around the corner and prepping your home now

means more relaxing when the temperature drops.

*For more energy saving tips, visit www.energy.gov.

*THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018* HAYRIDES|4-6pm|Meet at corner of Pitt and Third St. SANTA’S VILLAGE|4-6pm|In front of Ayden Fire Dept.

VENDORS AND CRAFTS|4-8pm|Lee Street between Second and Third St. FOOD TRUCKS|4-8pm|Town Hall Parking Lot

Christmas Carolers|6-6:30pm CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS|6:30pm|Downtown Ayden

For Updates and More Information, check out our facebook page www.facebook.com/aydenchamber

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) 481-5821/481-5822/481-

5823

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, Mayor Pro-tem/

Commissioner 1st Ward

Mary Alice Davenport, Commissioner 2nd Ward

Raymond Langley, Commissioner 3rd Ward

Johnny Davis/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

NOVEMBER

Nov. 6th: Election Day

Nov. 10th: 1pm—Veterans Day Ceremony,

Veterans Park, 3rd Street

Nov. 12th: Veterans’ Day Holiday—Town

Offices Closed

Nov. 13th: 7pm—Governing Board Meeting*,

2nd floor, Town Hall

Nov. 19th: 7pm—Planning Board Meeting*,

2nd floor, Town Hall

Nov. 22nd-23rd: Thanksgiving Holiday, Town

Offices Closed

Nov. 27th: 7pm—Community Policing,

Community Building

Nov. 29th: 4-8pm Christmas Town in Ayden

DECEMBER

Dec. 10th: 7pm—Governing Board Meeting*

Dec. 11th: 6:30pm—Main Street Committee,

Community Bldg.

Dec. 17th: 7pm—Planning Board Meeting*

Dec. 24th: Town Offices Close at 1pm

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.

Customer Hot List

NEED TO KNOW ITEMS.. .

Wise Words: “It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy.” -Unknown

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

The Ayden Senior Center offers different

recreational, social, and physical activities for

seniors like games, exercises, and health

screenings where they can enjoy fellowship

among their peers. Lunch is also served

Monday-Friday at 11:30am for eligible adults

that are over 60 years old in our congregate

nutrition program. We are open Monday-Friday

from 8:30am-12:30pm and are located in the

Ayden Arts & Recreation Building at 4354 Lee

St. We would love for you to stop by and visit!

If you are interested in lunch, please call 252-

752-1717 for more information.

Veterans Day Schedule

Nov. 12th: NO COLLECTION—Offices Closed

Nov. 13th: Monday’s Route

Nov. 14th: Tuesday & Wednesday’s Route

Nov. 15th: RECYCLE ROUTE

Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule

Nov. 19th: Monday’s Route

Nov. 20th: Tuesday & Wednesday’s Route

Nov. 21st: Recycle Route

Nov. 22nd: NO COLLECTION—Thanksgiving Day

Nov. 23rd: NO COLLECTION—Offices Closed

Register now for youth basketball for ages 5-16 yrs. $20/Ayden Residents $30/Non-residents. Practices start in early December and season runs January through February. All girl and all boy leagues will be offered. Coaches are needed for all age divisions. Register online at aydenartsandrec.recdesk.com or at the Ayden Recreation Department on Lee Street. For more information, please call (252) 481-5838.