Breaking News

New Name!

We have some exciting news from the Town of Belville! The Town of Belville is proud to announce that the name of Brunswick Riverwalk Park at Belville has been changed to better capture its location within Belville. The new name is Belville Riverwalk, and new signage will be installed over the coming weeks. We love our park and we're excited to call it Belville Riverwalk!

Below is our old sign for the park. We are in the process of replacing it with a new sign. Keep your eyes open for the final product coming soon!

Old sign

New sign with Garden Party banner. Final product will be complete soon!

Live Video!

We have MORE park improvements! The town would like to announce that a new live camera has been installed in the park to capture the beautiful scenery within the park. The feed will be used by WECT as a part of its First Alert SkyCam Network, available here. The camera’s video will also be available through the Town of Belville’s website. 

The camera is located at an integral location along the Belville Riverwalk, close to the boat ramp that was used to help with multiple rescues during Hurricane Florence.

“As our new downtown begins to take shape, we wanted to highlight the location of the Riverwalk Park,” said Athina Williams, Town Manager. “The new camera will be beneficial to our citizens and staff, and we thank WECT for allowing us to highlight the beauty of the Belville Riverwalk through their SkyCam Network.”

Upcoming Events

Saturday October 1, 2022

Save the date for Belville's Fall Festival! Last year we had lots of vendors with crafts and good food, live entertainment, activities for kids, and a raffle with great prizes!

TBD

The Town will reschedule the Garden Party. It was originally scheduled for July 23rd, but was cancelled due to weather. Stay tuned for a new date!

Water Conservation Alert!

To ensure adequate water is available for essential needs, Brunswick County has declared a Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert effective immediately. Water conservation alerts affect all customers of public water systems anywhere in Brunswick County.

Brunswick County asks the users of public water systems throughout the county to be diligent in using water wisely. Demand for water has exceeded 80% of the available production and distribution capacity. As intense heat continues, demands are expected to increase.

H2GO (Belville) is under the same restrictions since these utilities receive their water from Brunswick County Public Utilities.

Under a Stage 1 Water Alert, water system customers are requested to make voluntary adjustments to their water usage habits to appreciably reduce peak demands. (A peak demand of under 80% of system production and distribution capacity is targeted).

Irrigation demands represent the bulk of non-essential water use, so a primary way that customers can reduce water usage is to limit irrigation. A unified application of voluntary water reductions by all water system users in

Brunswick County can help to avoid mandatory water restrictions.

Hurricane Season is Here!

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30 with the peak season from mid-August to late October. 

To get ready for a hurricane:

• Build an emergency kit.
• Make a family communications plan.
• Know you’re the routes you need to leave your home (evacuation routes). Locate your local emergency shelters.
• Closely watch/listen to the weather reports. Listening every hour as the storm nears.
• Put fuel in all vehicles and withdraw some cash from the bank. Gas stations and ATMs may be closed after a hurricane.
• If authorities ask you to leave, do so quickly.
• If you leave (evacuate), be alert to flooded or washed-out roads. Just a few inches of water can float a car. Think: Turn Around, Don't Drown.
• Keep a photo I.D. that shows your home address. You will need it when asking police if it is okay for you to re-enter your area or home.
• Secure your property.
• Bring inside all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
• Cover windows with permanent storm shutters or board up windows with 5/8” plywood, cut and ready to install. Tape does not stop windows from breaking.
• Put in straps or extra clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will lower roof damage.
• Trim trees and shrubs around your home, so they are more wind resistant.
• Clear clogged rain gutters and downspouts.
• Reinforce garage doors. If wind enters a garage it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage.



Know the terms:

• Hurricane Watch – hurricane conditions (sustained winds greater than 74 mph) are possible. Watches are usually issued 48 hours before the beginning of tropical-storm-force-winds.
• Hurricane Warning – hurricane conditions (sustained winds greater than 74 mph) are expected. Warnings are usually issued 36 hours before the beginning of tropical-storm-force-winds.
• Tropical Storm Warning – tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within 36 hours.

You can follow this link for more information, including what to do during and after a hurricane and past hurricanes in NC. 

                              Park Updates

Angie's Fresh Produce

Angie's Fresh Produce is at the Belville Riverwalk. They offer delicious fresh fruits and vegetables along with Seaview Crab's line of fresh seafood.  

Alligators at the Park

Has anyone noticed that there are alligators at the Belville Riverwalk Park? If not, please keep this in mind when you are visiting the park. Below are some Common Sense Safety Tips from NC Wildlife:

• Do not intentionally feed an alligator no matter what its size.
• Do not throw food into waters where alligators may be found.
• Fishermen should dispose of fish scraps in garbage cans, and not throw them into the water.
• Do not feed ducks, geese, other waterfowl, or fish in areas where alligators have been seen.
• Follow local leash laws or otherwise keep pets on a leash in areas where alligators could potentially occur.
• Never leave children unattended near any body of water.
• Don’t allow pets to swim, exercise, or drink in or near waters that may contain alligators.
• Be particularly cautious between dusk and dawn when alligators are most active.
• Do not harass or provoke any alligator.
• Children and adults should never approach an alligator or any other large wild animal.

If the alligator is in a residence or place of business, or interrupting traffic on a public road, call WRC at 800-662-7137. (Hotline Ph#, 24/7). Additional information can be found here. 

The Board recognized three people for their hard work with the Town of Belville. 

Greg Devone was presented with a Resolution of Appreciation and Thanks for his one year anniversary and year of service to the Town of Belville. 

Kemmy Goodson was presented with a Resolution of Appreciation and Thanks for his diligence and years of service to the Town of Belville since 1982. 

Alex Long was presented with a Resolution Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation for his summer employment with the Town of Belville. 

August Monthly Meetings Schedule*



1. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - August 12th at 6:00 PM
2. ABC Board Meeting - August 16th at 6:30 PM
3. Board of Commissioners Meeting - August 22nd at 6:30 PM

*Please check with the Town or follow press releases and notifications for meeting cancellations and changes.

(3) Job Vacancy: Planner - We are hiring a Town Planner for the following responsibilities: Current & long-range planning, coordinate technical review of development & zoning regulations/applications, assist Planning Board and Board of Commissioners. Must have excellent written, oral & organizational skills and significant site plan review understanding. Engineering experience preferred. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field & 2 years of relevant experience required. Must be AICP certified. Knowledge/proficiency using ArcGIS; MS Office; ability to work both independently & in team environment. To learn more about the position, please visit our website: www.townofbelville.com/jobs/.

(4) Job Vacancy: Deputy Finance Officer - We are hiring a Deputy Finance Officer to serve as a strategic partner in support of all town missions delegated by the Board of Commissioners with responsibility for all financial services, including general accounting, payroll, investments, treasury functions, grants, financial reporting, the capital improvement plan, budgetary compliance, providing fiscal and budget staff support for departments, and procurement. To learn more about the position, please visit our website: www.townofbelville.com/jobs/.

(5) Parks and Recreation Board: Position Open - the Board is advertising for a position to fill a vacancy which starts in July, and will expire in April of 2024. The application deadline is Wednesday, August 17th. For information, please call Town Hall at 910-341-2456. 

Ongoing Belville Riverwalk Park Initiatives

Seaview Crab Company

Seaview Crab Company will be at the Farmer's Market on Thursdays from 2pm-5pm, Fridays from 11am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Angies Fresh Produce is at the Riverwalk Marketplace! Come check it out!