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
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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.
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