HAPPY NEW YEAR Clinton City Hall will be closed Monday January 1, 2018.

HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY REMINDER: While it’s not fun to think about, with all the visitors that make their way to your home for the holidays, make sure everyone knows how to get out safely if a fire occurs. Make sure you have a designated “someone” to help young children, older adults, or persons with disabilities who may need additional assistance in the event of a fire.

HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY REMINDER: Watch what you heat! The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. It’s easy to get distracted from cooking – which is why cooking fires increase at this time of year and is the leading cause of fires during the holidays. Always stay with your project, especially if you’re cooking with oil or grease. If it does catch fire, slide a tight fitting lid over the pot to smother the flames and turn off the heat. If the oil has over-boiled and flames erupt, never use water on a grease fire or the flames will explode. Smother them instead with baking soda.

CLINTON HIGH GRAD JOINS LOCAL POLICE Clinton High School graduate Seth Johnson successfully completed the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) Basic Police School course. He now begins his career with the Clinton Police Department. Chief Rick Scarbrough said: “I’m exited to have Seth join our team! He’s been a long time employee of the city, starting in the Recreation Dept as a high school student. I look forward to Seth having a great career while continuing to serve our community!” Johnson was among more than 80 newly certified law enforcement officers who graduated during a recent ceremony in Nashville. TLETA’s Basic Police School course provides technical and tactical expertise in addition to the ethical and professional standards of law enforcement necessary for success. Pictured here.. shortly after the graduation: (L to R) Lt Jim Campbell, Officer Seth Johnson, Officer Greg McBroom

MERRY CHRISTMAS - HAPPY NEW YEAR Clinton City Hall will be closed these dates during the Holiday Season. Monday December 25th Tuesday December 26th Monday January 1, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Clinton City Council will hold a Special Called meeting on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 8:30am at Clinton City Hall. The meeting is to review and approve Contract for the City Hall renovation project. The public is invited to attend and will be heard. Regina Ridenour, Clinton City Recorder

HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY REMINDER: There’s more to responsible drinking than calling a cab to take your tipsy guests home after a party! With all the festive cheer this time of year, keep a close eye on anyone attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, alcohol is a common causative factor in many holiday accidents and fires.

TRASH PICK UP There will be no trash collection inside the City of Clinton on Monday December 25th (Christmas). The schedule for the entire week will run one day late. This occurs only twice per year, on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY REMINDER: Whether it’s Hanukah, Kwanza, or Christmas you celebrate, candles are part of the celebration that help to keep the season bright. Remember: When you go out, blow out! Candle fires are second only to cooking for causing fires during the holidays. Keep candles away from kids, pets, and anything that can burn like curtains and furniture.

HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY REMINDER: Keep family members who smoke outside when they light up! Careless smoking is still the leading cause of fatal fires, so ask your family members who smoke to make sure their cigarette butts are extinguished in water or sand-filled ashtrays before returning to the festivities inside.