News briefs - Tryon Daily Bulletin

Tryon Fire Department recognized. The Town of Tryon now has a street closure policy for closing streets for events such as festivals. 18 and approved the new policy, which includes provisions for public safety as well as the requirement that at least two-thirds of businesses along the street give approval for the street to be closed. Tryon to purchase two new public works trucks. The Town of Tryon will be receiving two new trucks for its public works department. Tryon commissioners approved purchasing two Ford trucks, one four-door and one two-door. The main truck will be a Ford F350. Public works director Gary Walker was asked following budget discussions which vehicles need to be replaced that could also be used for other services. One truck is used for the street department and is two-door with three and soon four employees riding in it. The other truck was for the sewer department. Both trucks being replaced are 2004 models. The town plans to have the trucks delivered in eight-nine weeks. Tryon Town Council agreed last week to contribute $500 for printing of a booklet for the upcoming celebration of the 100 anniversary of the Tryon Toy Makers and. Source: www.tryondailybulletin.com