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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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.

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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 damage them.

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PLEASE SLOW DOWN – Town Council members often 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 – Canceled due to weather
  • 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 regular meeting* – Rescheduled to 12/9/26.
  • December 9, 2026*, 6:30 PM, Danbury Library
  • December regular meeting* – Canceled

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 — 9/23/2026

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COUNCIL MEETING — 8/26/2026

  1. The Town continues to work toward being designated a Trail Town in 2027.
  2. Mayor Gary East proclaimed September 17 through September 23, 2026, as Constitution Week.
  3. Council approved a budget amendment in the amount of $25,700.00 to cover the cost of developing a Town Park Master Plan ($20,000) and for repairs to Courthouse Circle ($5,700).
  4. Council approved a plan to replace signage at three entrances to town.
  5. Jeff Sanborn, Stokes County Manager, presented the Stokes County Operating Plan.  This Plan will be posted to the Town website on the Documents Page.
  6. A status report was given on the Town Park Master Plan.  Two concepts were provided and discussed.  This is an ongoing process.

COUNCIL MEETING — 7/22/2026

  1. Council approved an ordinance to temporarily close Main Street for the 2026 Stokes Stomp parade on Saturday, 9/12/26, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
  2. Council approved an ordinance to temporarily close or reroute traffic on several town streets for the Stokes Stomp festival on 9/11/26 and 9/12/26.
  3. Council member Steve Shelton will represent the town at a Great Trails Convention being held in Winston-Salem from August 10 to 12.
  4. Tree debris from a recent storm will be cleaned up and removed from streets and ditches by Gray Mabe at a cost of $1,250.

COUNCIL MEETING — 6/24/2026

  1. Council adopted the final amended budget for FY 2025-26 in the amount of $99,703.
  2. Council adopted a property tax rate of $0.27 per $100 of assessed property valuation for FY 2026-27.
  3. Council adopted the operating budget for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $85,800.
  4. Council approved a contract with Destination by Design in the amount of $18,500 to develop a town park master plan.

COUNCIL MEETING — 5/27/2026

  1. Council held a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2026-27.  No comments were offered.
  2. Council approved a contract for auditing services proposed by Gardner & Company in the amount not to exceed $8,700.00.  Services are for Fiscal Year Ending 6-30-2026.
  3. Council discussed options for updating the town comprehensive plan, which is required by statute, and developing a plan to improve the town park.

COUNCIL MEETING — 4/22/2026

  1. Council set Wednesday, 5/27/26, as the date for public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27.  Hearing will be held at the library, 6:30 PM.
  2. Town financial report indicates that revenue and expenditures for the current year are on target.

COUNCIL MEETING — 3/25/2026

  1. Council member Steve Shelton reported on progress toward having Danbury designated an official Trail Town.
  2. The proposed town budget for 2026-27 is nearing its final form and will be presented at the April regular meeting for discussion.
  3. A consultant will be contacted to discuss possible improvements to the town park and an update to the town comprehensive plan.

COUNCIL MEETING — 2/25/2026

  1. Council approved the final amended SCIF project budget in the amount of $197,558.94 for the purpose of street paving.  The revenue source for this budget was entirely a state grant which allowed the town to repave nearly all town-maintained streets.
  2. Jacob Tilley was recommended to replace Dave Hoskins on the Stokes County Tourism Development Authority.

COUNCIL MEETING — 1/28/2026 —CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

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.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

Planning and Zoning Board Meetings–The Planning and Zoning Board meets when needed. 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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