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Town manager submits lean budget
By RICK MERCIER
Editor
Clayton’s proposed budget for next fiscal year calls for some belt tightening, with the town manager recommending a 4.6 percent cut in the general fund – from $17.1 million in this year’s budget to $16.3 million – due in part to disappointing sales tax revenues.
In his introduction to the proposed budget, Town Manager Steve Biggs said Clayton has experienced “a flattening in the rate of growth for sales tax revenues, historically our best growth revenue.” [more]Schools may seek $150 million in bonds by 2011
Johnston County Schools officials are considering bond proposals totaling $150 million over the next three years to fund construction of six new schools and upgrades for 12 existing schools through 2014.
The two-phase initiative would require voter approval of an $80 million bond package in 2009 and a $70 million bond package in 2011.
For the complete story, see the May 21 issue of The Clayton News-Star.
Cider House Studio gets makeover with help from town
 | | Brandon and Holley Carpenter recently completed refurbishing the façade of Cider House Studio downtown. The building at 436 E. Main St. is the first project undertaken with assistance from the town’s Downtown Façade Improvements Grant program. Photo by Brian Rapp |
By BRIAN RAPP
News Editor
As owners of an architectural design firm, Holley and Brandon Carpenter know the importance of appearance in doing business.
So when visitors to their Cider House Studio repeatedly remarked about how impressive the interior of the new business at 436 E. Main St. looked – and how it was a surprise considering the appearance of the outside of the building – the Carpenters realized it was time for a facelift. [more] |
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