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Resident complains about unclear snow parking notice; Clayton Historic Preservation outlines 250th anniversary events
Summary
A resident told council he received a confusing snow-related vehicle notice; the police chief said it was only a notification. Clayton Historic Preservation announced 250th-anniversary events, an essay contest and a $5,000 scholarship and invited mayor and council participation.
During the public-comment period, resident Steve Wheeler raised a concern that he received a notice on his vehicle advising it needed to be moved for snow removal even though it was not snowing at the time. Police Chief Franklin said the outreach was intended as a notification and acknowledged the message "could have been clearer." The council recorded that the chief's explanation was given in response.
Jeanne Schoellkopf of Clayton Historic Preservation told the council the CHP is planning events for the borough's 250th anniversary, including an essay contest and awards; she noted a $5,000 scholarship is given annually to a Clayton High School senior and invited the mayor and council to participate in upcoming events. The CHP website was cited for details (claytonhistoric.org).
The council closed public comment without taking immediate action on the vehicle-notice wording; CHP's event outreach will proceed through their announced channels.
