Commissioners reject proposal to close Fender Bay Road after split vote
Jan 8, 2026
A proposal to close Fender Bay Road was considered; Commissioner Tom Morris supported closure but the board voted against it after Commissioner Buddy Willis broke the tie opposing closure. The road will remain open pending any future action.
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The Atkinson County Board of Commissioners considered a proposal to close Fender Bay Road and ultimately declined to close it. Commissioner Tom Morris said he was in favor of closing the road; Commissioners Charlton Gillis, Johnny Durrance and Gloria Farrell opposed closure. Commissioner Buddy Willis broke a tie by opposing the closure, and the board did not move forward with closing the road.
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