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Clayton officials outline parking concerns, power‑line risks and two planned public‑safety centers
Summary
During public comment the council heard questions about engine sizes, parking and power outages; staff said two new consolidated public‑safety centers are planned (one on Veterans Parkway/NC‑42 and a second near Coverbridge Road across from Loop Road), and described measures to reduce outage risk from roadside power poles.
Residents asked council members about vehicle sizes, downtown parking and power outages; town staff used the informal session to describe near‑term infrastructure projects and safety planning.
On fire apparatus and vehicle sizing: a resident asked whether the department had considered smaller vehicles. Clayton fire leaders said truck designs have been reduced in recent purchases to improve maneuverability, but that fire engines, ladder trucks and heavy rescue units serve distinct operational roles that generally require larger, purpose‑built apparatus.
Parking and downtown access: a…
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