Category: City News

Now Live: Proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan Updates

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, Multimodal Network Plan, Utility Forecasting Model, and Wilkinson Boulevard Small Area Plan Update are now online! Throughout the last 15 months, your feedback has been instrumental in shaping the updated vision for Belmont’s future. We now invite you to review these plans and participate in the process to adopt … Continued

City of Belmont Announces the Passing of Former Mayor Charles Martin

City of Belmont Announces the Passing of Former Mayor Charles Martin July 2, 2025 It is with profound sadness that the City of Belmont announces the passing of former Mayor Charles “Charlie” R. Martin on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Mayor Martin dedicated nearly two decades of service to the City of Belmont, serving as a … Continued

Sewer Smoke Testing

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/

2025 Water & Sewer Rate Update

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/

2024 Water Quality Report

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

Belmont Bids Farewell to Longtime Recreation Director

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 Mayor Receives Public Service Award

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

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

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

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