Town News

This News Page provides a summary of what has transpired at Town Council and Planning Board meetings during the past year.  Go to the “Meetings Agenda/Minutes” Page for official meeting minutes.

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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR EMAIL: admin@townofdanbury1957.org

TOWN CLERK EMAIL:  clerk@townofdanbury1957.org

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NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE

Town Council Meeting Change

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OPPORTUNITY:  The Danbury Town Council is looking for residents interested in serving on the Town Planning Board/Board of Adjustment.  Two alternate positions are available.  If you live in Danbury or its ETJ this is a great opportunity to get involved in town planning.  If interested, contact town administrator Mike Barsness at 336 593-2002.  You are also welcome to contact any town council member. 

Click on the attached List of Duties below.

2024-01-29 Planning Board Duties

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AFTER-HOURS WATER OR SEWER EMERGENCIES are the responsibility of the Stokes County Public Works Department at 336 593-2406.

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GARBAGE PICK UP – CHANGES IN SCHEDULE:   Occasionally, a sudden change in garbage pick-up dates will occur, usually associated with holidays or weather conditions.  We will try to post any information on this page as soon as we may be notified by the garbage collection contractor.  The contractor, Meridian Waste North Carolina, LLC, also posts such information on their Facebook Page.

Due to the Christmas holiday falling on Thursday, Meridian Waste will be collecting Danbury trash on Friday, 12/26/25.

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LAWN MOWING NOTICE:   We are asking Danbury residents to please not blow grass clippings into the street.  It is dangerous to bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, and can increase the distance a vehicle needs to stop, especially when the roadway becomes wet.  Grass obscures lane markings, stop bars and turn arrows.  Be aware that it is illegal to place any debris on a public road and may also result in civil liability if someone is injured.  Please help us out.  If your clippings end up in the street, use a leaf blower to remove them.  Thank you for understanding.

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ROAD EDGE MOWING:  The Town contracts for roadside mowing in an effort to control encroaching grass and brush.  It also improves visibility for motorists.  This work is typically undertaken in May/June and again in October/November.  The Town is responsible for town-maintained streets only.  NCDOT has responsibility for state-maintained roads including Main Street (NC 8/89), Seven Island Road, Sheppard Mill Road, and Hanging Rock Forest Road.  Please keep landscape trees and shrubs trimmed back from the streets so the road edge mower doesn’t get them.

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PLEASE SLOW DOWN – Town Council members frequently discuss pedestrian safety as residents and visitors go about their business on Main Street. While the design of our streets is not likely to change because of cost, motorists can change behavior. Not only is excessive speed dangerous to pedestrians, it is also the cause of death or injury to pets and wildlife. Deer are frequently present after dark. Everyone is being asked to obey speed limits and to be alert for people and animals crossing the street. Please help us out.

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2026 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR:

  • January 28, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • February 25, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • March 25, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • April 22, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • May 27, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • June 24, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • July 22, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • August 26, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • September 23, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • October 28, 2026, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • November meeting – Canceled
  • December 9, 2026*, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library

NOTE:  *November and December meeting dates are changed due to holidays.

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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION AND INFORMATION:
Town Council meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month unless noted otherwise.

A proposed agenda will be posted by the Monday before the meeting. 

All meetings are planned to be held at the Danbury Library, 6:30 PM, unless noted otherwise on the schedule above. 

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COUNCIL & PLANNING BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS — Go to “Agenda/Minutes” page for complete record of official minutes for any meeting.

 

COUNCIL MEETING — 12/16/2025

  1. Council thanked outgoing members Dave Hoskins and Jane Tharp for their time serving the residents of Danbury.
  2. Town Clerk Renea Brown administered the Oath of Office to Gary East who was recently elected to serve as mayor.
  3. Mayor Gary East administered the Oath of Office to Andrew Mathys and Shannon Conner as the newest council members elected to office.
  4. Council appointed Jacob Tilley to fill an unexpired council seat vacated when Gary East was sworn in as mayor.  There are two years remaining in the term.
  5. Jacob Tilley was nominated and appointed to serve as mayor pro-tem for 2026.
  6. Steve Shelton was nominated and appointed to serve as Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) representative for 2026.  
  7. Council approved the Meeting Calendar for 2026 (see above). 

COUNCIL MEETING — 11/19/2025

  1. Council held a public hearing to receive comment on proposed revisions to the Wellhead Protection District boundaries.
  2. Council adopted amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Article IX, Section 9-6, “Wellhead Protection”.  Boundaries were reduced to align with the watershed area established by NC Rural Water Association.

COUNCIL MEETING — 10/22/2025

  1. The Town received an excellent annual audit report.  The audit was conducted by Gardner & Co.
  2. A public hearing was held to receive comment on a request to rezone 1.67 acres next to 1109 N. Main Street, from R-2/R-3 to M-1.  Comment was received from several neighbors.
  3. Council adopted a Statement of Consistency and then amended the zoning map to rezone 1.67 acres from R-2/R-3 to M-1.
  4. The Planning Board recommended approval of a proposal to realign and redefine the Wellhead Protection District boundaries.
  5. Council set 11/19/2025 as the date for a public hearing to receive comment on a proposal to realign and redefine the Wellhead Protection District boundaries.
  6. Council changed the date for the regular December meeting to Tuesday, 12/16/25, 6:30 PM, at the library.

PLANNING BOARD MEETING –10/21/2025

  1. A proposal to realign and redefine the Wellhead Protection District boundaries was discussed.  The board voted to recommend approval of the proposal to realign and redefine the district boundary with the watershed boundaries established by NC Rural Water Association.

COUNCIL MEETING — 9/24/2025

  1. Planning Board recommended approval of a request to rezone 1.67 acres, located adjacent to 1109 N. Main Street, from R-2/R-3 to M-1. 
  2. Council set 10/22/2025 as the date for a public hearing to receive comment on the 1.67 acre rezone proposal.
  3. Donnie Mabe was reappointed by Stokes County Commissioners as an ETJ member of the Danbury Planning & Zoning Board.  The term is for three years and takes effect on 10/15/2025.

COUNCIL MEETING — 8/27/2025

  1. Council recognized by Proclamation, September 17 – 23, 2025, to be Constitution Week.
  2. Council adopted the 2025 update to the Northern Piedmont Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.  Resolution 2025-01.
  3. Council sent an application for rezone to the planning board for recommendation prior to setting a public hearing.  Request involves a 1.67 acre undeveloped parcel located directly west of 1109 N. Main Street.  Classification requested is to change from R-2/R-3 to M-1.

COUNCIL MEETING — 7/23/2025

  1. Katie Tedder provided a presentation on the Chief Tedder Rescue Foundation.
  2. Council approved sponsoring the Stokes Stomp Parade again this year.  The theme will be “Christmas in September”.
  3. Council adopted ordinance 2025-02, authorizing Main Street to be closed for the parade on Saturday, September 13, 2025, between 10:00am and 11:30am.

COUNCIL MEETING — 6/25/2025

  1. John Turpin was reappointed to the Planning & Zoning Board for another 3-year term.
  2. Council approved Gardner & Company to provide annual audit services for fiscal year ended 6/30/2025, at a cost of $7,905.00. 
  3. Council approved the final amended budget for FY 2024-25 in the amount of $104,319.17.
  4. Council set the property tax rate at twenty-five cents ($0.25) per $100 of assessed value, beginning July 1st.
  5. Council adopted the annual operating budget for FY 2025-26 in the amount of $85,400.00.
  6. Council approved minor street repairs on Courthouse Circle and Sheeprock Road in the amount of $4,000.00.

PLANNING BOARD MEETING — 6/17/2025

  1. The Board continued discussion regarding revisions to the Wellhead Protection section of the Zoning Ordinance.  This will continue to be discussed in July.

PLANNING BOARD MEETING — 6/3/2025

  1. Board began discussing changes that are proposed for the Wellhead Protection section of the Danbury Zoning Ordinance.  Specifically, the boundary map needs adjustment to align with the new map developed for the Stokes County Wellhead Protection Plan.  For clarification, the County Plan is non-regulatory and used to administratively and operationally manage their Danbury water system.  The Town’s Ordinance is for the purpose of regulating land use within the protected district.

COUNCIL MEETING — 5/28/2025

  1. Council appointed Jane Tharp to occupy the council seat vacated by Wendi Spraker on 4/30/25.  
  2. Council held a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26.  No comments were provided.
  3. Minor repairs were approved for Courthouse Circle due to drainage problems created after repaving the street.

PLANNING BOARD MEETING — 5/20/2025

  1. Board declared that all requirements for a minor subdivision of land were met and then approved a 1.189 acre lot created from a 377.64 acre tract of land, said lot being located in the southeast corner of NC Hwy 8 & 89 and Hanging Rock Park Road.  The area remains a B-2 district and the specific use does not change.

COUNCIL MEETING — 4/23/2025

  1. Council thanked Wendi Spraker for her 18 years of service as planning board member and town council member.  She is moving from Danbury at the end of the month.
  2. Council set Wednesday, 5/28/25, 6:30 PM, at the Danbury Library, for a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
  3. Council voted to send an application for text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Board before setting a date for public hearing.  This text amendment involves redefining the boundaries of the Wellhead Protection District.
  4. The open town council seat was discussed.  It was decided to interview interested residents and make an appointment to complete the term.  

COUNCIL MEETING — 3/26/2025

  1. Matt Casto from NC Rural Water Association made a presentation on a proposed Wellhead Protection Plan.  The Danbury water system currently utilizes two public wells for its drinking water.  The non-regulatory Plan is intended to assist Stokes County and residents of Danbury to understand and implement best practices to protect the aquifer and recharge areas that provide drinking water.
  2. Council approved two agreements with the Danbury Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire and rescue services for the two-year period beginning 7/1/2025.
  3. Council continued discussion regarding tax rate options for the ongoing annual budget preparation.

COUNCIL MEETING — 2/26/2025

  1. Council approved Tony Stanley to repaint Town Hall at a cost of $5,600.00.
  2. Council approved a budget amendment to cover the cost of painting, as well as other minor adjustments.
  3. Council had a preliminary budget discussion to understand the impacts of the recent revaluation of property.

COUNCIL MEETING — 1/22/2025

  1. Council approved a new agreement with Foothill Waste Solutions to provide garbage and recyclables collection service.  The agreement is for five years.
  2. Quotes are being sought for painting of town hall sometime in the spring.  The storm door will also be replaced.
  3. The plan to replace the bridge over the Dan River at Moratock Park is on schedule.  The Contract will be let next month.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

Planning and Zoning Board Meetings–The Planning and Zoning Board meets on an as-needed basis. Meeting dates are posted in advance.

Recycling in Danbury— Danbury residents who are currently receiving garbage service are encouraged to take advantage of curbside recycling. This service occurs on an every-other-week basis. The pickup schedule can be found under the “Departments” tab.

 

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