Beginning Wednesday, June 25, smoke testing of our sanitary sewer lines will begin. This is a regular maintenance activity to identify any areas in need of repair. There is no action needed by residents. More information can be found at: https://www.cityofbelmont.org/smoke-testing/
Beginning July 1, 2025, City of Belmont water and sewer customers will see a rate update to their billing. Visit https://www.cityofbelmont.org/water-and-sewer-rate-update/ for more details. To view the North Carolina water and wastewater rates dashboard, visit https://efc.sog.unc.edu/resource/north-carolina-water-and-wastewater-rates-dashboard/
Annual Water Quality Report Now Available The City of Belmont’s 2024 Annual Water Quality Report is now available to the Public. We release this report each year to meet state requirements and to also keep our residents and customers informed about their drinking water. To view the report, please click the link below. VIEW 2024 … Continued
After four decades of dedication to parks and recreation in Gaston County, the City of Belmont bids a fond farewell to its esteemed Recreation Director, Tareyton “Zip” Stowe, who is retiring after an illustrious career spanning multiple cities and generations. A native of Gaston County, Zip Stowe graduated from East Gaston High School in 1974, … Continued
Late Belmont Mayor Richard Turner Receives Montcross Area Chamber’s Public Service Award The Harley B. Gaston, Jr. Public Service Award has special significance because it is named in honor of one who gave so much throughout his life to his community. The late Harley B. Gaston, Jr. was a Korean War veteran, was a founder … Continued
Belmont Fire Chief Todd Davis Announces Retirement After Distinguished Career in Public Service After a distinguished career in public service, Belmont Fire Chief Todd Davis has announced his plans to retire from the City of Belmont effective February 1, 2025. This marks Chief Davis’s second retirement, following his 30 years of dedicated service with the … Continued
Boil Water Advisory Lifted The precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted. The bacteria samples taken in areas of discolored water yesterday are clear, and the precautionary boil water advisory has now been lifted. It is no longer necessary to boil your drinking water.The exact cause of the discoloration is still being investigated, and flushing … Continued
Boil Water Advisory September 30, 2024 – 1:00 PM Belmont Public Works Department has been made aware of discolored water throughout different areas of Belmont. We are actively trying to determine the cause within the distribution system. Crews are flushing hydrants in an attempt to mediate the issue, and samples have been collected for analysis … Continued
The Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce has created a new Small Business Booster Program through a $50,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant awarded to the Montcross Area Chamber’s Tomorrow Foundation. Applications are being accepted through October 11, 2024. Businesses may be eligible for a grant of $1,000 – $5,000 if the following apply: Is your small … Continued
City of Belmont Mourns the Passing of Mayor Richard Turner Belmont, NC – With deepest sympathies, the City of Belmont regrets to announce the passing of Mayor Richard Turner, a dedicated public servant who faithfully served the Belmont community for more than twelve years, as both a Councilman and Mayor. Mayor Turner passed away unexpectedly … Continued
