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Newton council adopts several resolutions, approves surplus-sales and a $50,000 fire fleet amendment

Newton City Council · May 1, 2026
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Summary

At its March 3 meeting, Newton City Council adopted a resolution to call a public hearing on installment financing, approved the $100,000 sale of 125 South Ervin Avenue, declared seven Whitten Lane parcels surplus, moved to request even-year municipal elections, and adopted a $50,000 budget amendment for fire vehicle repairs.

Newton City Council on March 3 approved a slate of administrative and financial actions, including resolutions on financing, surplus property sales and an election-timing request, and adopted a $50,000 budget amendment for fire vehicle repairs.

City Attorney John Cilley reviewed the statutory upset-bid process under NCGS 160A-269 and explained that Teresa K. Setzer submitted a $100,000 offer for the city-owned parcel at 125 South Ervin Avenue and deposited the required 5 percent. The notice was published in…

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