Welcome to our monthly update - Message from Mayor Allen - Volume 20 | November 2021 - Town of Belville

Volume 20 | November 2021

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Welcome to our monthly update

     Message from Mayor Allen

Greetings,

Welcome to the November edition of our Town newsletter. Our Fall Festival at
the Brunswick Riverwalk was a huge success this year. We saw over 1,000
attendees before noon. Thank you to all of our awesome vendors and a big
thank you to our community members. This is your town and I'm thrilled to
see how active you are in the community.

In September, the Board of Commissioners approved the much anticipated
Vision 2030 Plan and I'm excited to announce that construction work began
on our new floating boat dock and kayak launch in October. These are just
two efforts toward turning our Vision 2030 Plan into reality.

Town Hall will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veterans Day
and also on November 25th and 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

I would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Take time to
enjoy your family, friends and neighbors. There are so many things that I'm
thankful for this year, but at the very top of this list is our town and the
people that make it so great.

Take care of each other!

Sincerely,
Mike Allen, Mayor
Town of Belville

                                Contents
     Town Updates/ Upcoming Events
           Town Hall Holiday Closures
           Volunteer Opportunities
           COVID-19 Update
           Vision 2030 Plan
           Hurricane Season 2021
     Board of Commissioners Meeting
     Monthly Meetings Schedule
     Other Town Updates
           ​Boat Dock and Kayak Launch Splash Project
            Brunswick Heritage Ride
            Coastal Buds Buddy Walk
            H2Go Wastewater Treatment Plant
            N.C. Gullah Geechee Greenway-Blueway Heritage Trail Project
            Eagle Scout Nolan Savard
            Grand Opening of ReMax in Waterford Village
     Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville

                      Town Updates

Upcoming Events
(1) Town Offices November Holiday Schedule– Town Hall will be closed on Thursday,
November 11th in observance of Veterans Day and on November 25th and 26th in
observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Town Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday,
November 29th.

(2) Interested in Volunteering with the Town? – We are always looking for volunteers
for our festivals. Please call Parks and Recreation Board member, Brenda Hewlett, at
(910) 371-2456 if you are interested in volunteering.

                                  ​COVID-19
Brunswick County Health Services continues to schedule COVID-19 vaccine
appointments for all community members aged 12 and older. Health Services requires
written permission from a parent/guardian to administer vaccines to those aged 12-15.
You can schedule a vaccination appointment online at
brunswickcountync.gov/vaccines or by calling the Public Health Line at 910.253.2339
Mondays through Fridays from 9am until 5pm, excluding holidays.
                            Additional Doses and Boosters
   Please visit the Brunswick County Vaccine Website for the most current information.
Third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna (mRNA) vaccines for moderately to severely
immunocompromised people are now available to eligible community members.
Individuals are required to self-attest to being moderately to severely
immunocompromised when they arrive for their third dose appointment. Third
additional doses should be administered at least 28 days after the second dose.
               Pfizer-Biontech and Moderna Booster Vaccine Eligibility
For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the
following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial
series:
      65 years and older
      Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
      Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
      Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
                   Johnson & Johnson Booster Vaccine Eligibility
For individuals who received a J&J vaccine, a booster shot is also recommended for
those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
                       ​Brunswick County COVID-19 Case Counts
As of October 25, 2021, the Brunswick County Resident Covid-19 Case counts are:
16,344 Total Positives (confirmed and probable)
392 Active (includes isolating at home and hospitalizations)
237 Deaths
15,715 Resolved
                         ​ DC COVID-19 Symptom Checker
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided a great resource to
review whether or not your symptoms may be COVID-19. Click here to check your
symptoms and for further guidance.

County Map by Cases per 100,000 Residents (Molecular (PCR) and Antigen)*

*Visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19
Response website to view the graphic above, including the most up to date information.

CDC guidance recommends that everyone wear a mask in all indoor public spaces if you
live in areas of high or substantial levels of transmission as defined by the CDC
Community Transmission Map until more people are vaccinated and viral transmission
decreases.
                                  Additional resources
CDC COVID-19 Website
NCDHHS COVID-19 Website
Brunswick County Health Services COVID-19 Website
News from Brunswick County Government
Brunswick County Email Updates on Emergency Situations
Brunswick County Social Media
Code Red - Emergency Alert Notifications (phone calls, text and/or emails)

                           Vision 2030 Plan

New Floating Dock Coming to the Park!
Construction of a new floating dock at the Brunswick
Riverwalk Park began in October. The dock is part of
the first phase on upgrades to the existing park and is

taking place as part of the Town's Vision 2030 Plan.
The first phase of construction includes the floating
dock and a new canoe/ kayak launch. The upgrades
are funded through a $190,449 Department of
Environmental Quality/ Division of Coastal
Management grant and a $63,482 contribution from
the Town.
Earlier this year, Belville and the NC Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking
ceremony to celebrate their joint effort to enable the expansion of the Brunswick Riverwalk
Park. The accord extends the park’s boardwalk more than a half-mile to the north of the
park to connect with future development and a new downtown Belville off Old River Road.
“We’re excited to get underway with our work to turn our Vision 2030 Plan into reality,”
said Mayor Mike Allen. “We thank DEQ and the Division of Coastal Management for aiding
our efforts to begin fulfilling our dream of a new downtown Belville.”
Due to construction, the existing boat ramp will be closed until further notice. For additional
information, contact Athina Williams, Town Manager, at
townmanager@townofbelville.com or 910-371-2456. You may also visit the project
website at www.townofbelville.com/vision2030 to learn more.

                    Hurricane Season 2021
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. To learn more
about hurricane safety, visit Hurricanes | Ready.gov or Ready NC. The North Carolina
Department of Public Safety provides a hurricane guide online at Hurricane Guide |
Ready NC.

                   ​Town of Belville Emergency Information Website
   You may access the Town's emergency information page by clicking here or
   visiting us at townofbelville.com/emergency-information/. Here you will also find a
   link to sign up for Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation's (BEMC) new
   outage texting service known as COAST (Cooperative Outage and Status Texting).
   This service will allow members to report and receive an outage status.

          Board of Commissioners Meeting

At the October 25th Belville Board of Commissioners Meeting, the Town welcomed
Haynes Brigman, Deputy County Manager. After passing R21-25 Resolution
Commemorating Indigenous People's Day as the 2nd Monday in October, Chief Lovell
Pierce Moore of the Skarure and Woccon Indians brought some of his tribal council to
meet the Board of Commissioners and gave a brief history of their presence in the Cape
Fear area. The Board also passed R21-26 A Resolution Designating October as Breast
Cancer Awareness month.

     Pictured left to right:    Chief Lovell Pierce Moore of the
  Commissioner Ryan Merrill,    Skarure and Woccon Indians and
  Commissioner David Long,       some of his Tribal Council met
Deputy County Manager Haynes    with the Board of Commissioners.
Brigman, Mayor Mike Allen and
 Commissioner Morgan Mehler

               Monthly Meetings Schedule

November Monthly Meetings Schedule
   1. Planning Board Meeting - November 9th at 6:30 PM
   2. ​Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - November 11th at 6:00 PM
   3. ABC Board Meeting - November 16th at 6:30 PM
   4. Board of Commissioners Meeting - November 15th at 6:30 PM
Please check with the Town or follow press releases and notifications for meeting
cancellations and changes.

                       Other Town Updates
(1) Boat Dock & Kayak Launch Splash
Project – The Splash Project Kickoff for the new
boat dock and kayak launch at Riverwalk Park
was held on October 14th. The contractor is
currently working on the installation. We look
forward to the completion prior to the first week
of December. The Town would like to thank the
Department of Coastal Management for the
grant making this project possible.

(2) Brunswick Heritage Ride – The inaugural
Brunswick Heritage Riverside Ride was held on
October 23rd. One hundred participants rode along
the 16-mile Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage
Corridor from Phoenix Park in Navassa to
Brunswick Riverwalk Park in Belville. You can see
more photos from the event at:
https://www.facebook.com/riverwalkatbelville.

(3) Coastal Buds Buddy Walk – The Coastal Buds Buddy Walk was held on October 9th
at the Brunswick Riverwalk. The Coastal Buds Facebook page announced that the 2021
Cape Fear Buddy Walk raised more than $65,000 to support our local down syndrome

community. Thank you to all that participated!

(4) H2Go Wastewater Treatment Plant –
Congratulations to H2Go who held a ribbon cutting
ceremony of the Wastewater Treatment Plant for
their expansion on Chappell Loop Road. WE look
forward to seeing the positive impact their
wastewater treatment plant will have in the Northern
Brunswick County community.

(5) N.C. Gullah Geechee Greenway-Blueway
Heritage Trail project –
On Sunday, October 24th, staff members of the
National Park Service's Rivers, Trails, and
Conservation technical assistance program met with
several Brunswick County elected officials, including
Mayor Allen, as well as several staff members. The
National Park Service visited the Brunswick
Riverwalk Park as one of seven stops along the tour
of the proposed North Carolina Gullah Geechee
Greenway/ Blueway Heritage Trail. The tour
between Navassa and Southport was an
opportunity for Federal, State, and Local
stakeholders to convene and learn about all aspects
of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Trail. The
group discussed historical importance, cultural
significance, and planned and upcoming greenway and blueway projects along the
alignment.

(6) Congratulations to Eagle Scout Nolan Savard – Nolan Savard, Boy Scout Troop
26, completed his Eagle Scout Project and was able to make 250 gift bags for children
who are present at the time of their parent's arrest to help reduce the trauma that they
experience. The gift bags will be distributed by the Sheriff's Department. Commissioner
David Long and Town Manager, Athina Willams donated funds to help Nolan with his
project. Nolan sends a special thank you to Office Depot and the Town of Belville! Way to
go, Nolan! We are proud of your accomplishment!​

(7) Re/Max Grand Opening – Please join us in
celebrating the grand opening of Re/Max's new location in
Waterford Village! We welcome and wish them great
success in their new location.

Brunswick Riverwalk Park at Belville

                       For updates and information about our Park,
                       please visit our Riverwalk Facebook Page.

Duke Energy Education Pavilion
The Duke Energy Education Pavilion is located along the Park's boardwalk. Please
contact Town Hall at (910) 371-2456 for up-to-date information and reservations.

Riverwalk Farmers' Market
Seaview Crab Company will be at the
Farmer's Market on Thursdays from
2pm-6pm, Fridays from 11am-6:30pm,
Saturdays 10am-6:30pm and Sunday
10am-4pm. Pictured at right are
Celeste and Bob Plassman visiting the
Farmer's Market Photo credit: Matt
Born/ Star News

​Riverwalk Veterans' Memorial
Visit our Veteran's Memorial located in the
back of our Town Park. For more
information about adding a name to the
memorial, please contact Jim Bucher or go
directly to Polar Engraving to place your
order online.

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