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
The Transportation Bond will be included on the ballot for citizens this year. To learn more about the projects the bond may fund, check out the information on our webpage below. Click Here
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
Big announcement! Introducing CityConnect, our new mass communication system! The goal of this new system is to deliver timely, relevant updates to residents, local businesses, visitors, and employees alike. Stay informed with community news and updates directly from us! Sign up today to start receiving alerts and messages such as water utility information, road closures, … Continued
BELMONT LAUNCHES COMMUNITY-DRIVEN UPDATE OF COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN: RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO GET INVOLVED FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2024 CONTACT: Belmont Planning and Zoning Department PHONE: 704-901-2610 EMAIL: planning@cityofbelmont.org BELMONT, NC – The City of Belmont has launched a Comprehensive Land Use Plan update, a pivotal initiative aimed at shaping the future of our … Continued
