2017 Consumer Confidence Report

This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality.  Included are details about your sources of water, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.  

Our constant goal is to provide you with...

PRESS RELEASE (9-20-18): Benson's Veteran’s Day Celebration and Run for the Brave 5K on Nov. 3

Public Notice (9-20-18): Overflow of Untreated Wastewater

Public Notice (9-18-18): Overflow of Untreated Wastewater

9-18-18

General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters.

In accordance with that r...

PRESS RELEASE (9-10-18): Town of Benson Staff Hurricane Florence Preparation

PRESS RELEASE (9-10-18): 

TOWN OF BENSON STAFF HURRICANE FLORENCE PREPARATION

For Immediate Release:9-10-1811AM

Town of Benson staff has been monitoring Florence closely and we want to be as vigilant as possible should the rain and winds prove to be...

Request for Information: Broadband Development (8-31-18)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (8-31-18): 

(RFI) Broadband Development

The Town of Benson is currently requesting information about an open access broadband initiative. 

All RFI submissions must be submitted by Monday, October 1, 2018, 20...

PRESS RELEASE: Benson Receives NC Grant for Lee Street Complex Improvements

BENSON RECEIVES NC GRANT FOR LEE STREET COMPLEX IMPROVEMENTS

On Friday (8-24-18), the North Carolina PARTF Authority awarded the Town of Benson a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant totaling $366,850. These funds will be used for major updates and additi...

Public Notice (8-9-18): Discharge of Untreated Wastewater

NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED SEWAGE

8-9-18

The Town of Benson had a discharge of untreated wastewater from a manhole along Lee and Parrish Streets of approximately 8,000 gallons. The discharge occurred on August 9, 2018. The untreated wastewater entered...

Public Notice (2/2): Discharge of Untreated Wastewater

Public Notice (1/2): Discharge of Untreated Wastewater

NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED SEWAGE

7-17-18

The Town of Benson had a discharge of untreated wastewater from our I-40 rest area lift station of approximately 4,000 gallons. The discharge occurred on July 16, 2018. The untreated wastewater entered into St...

Employment Opportunities - Benson Police Department

The Benson Police Department currently has three openings! 

Want to work for an awesome Police Department in a growing community where you know the citizens you protect and they know you? 

Apply today to join Benson’s Finest and ...

Invitation for Bids: East Parrish Drive Storm Drain Replacement

INVITATION FOR BIDS (7-16-18): 

East Parrish Drive Storm Drain

The Town of Benson is currently accepting bids for storm drain replacement along East Parrish Drive. 

All bids must be submitted by 2 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2018. At ...

PRESS RELEASE: Benson Fire Department Donates old Truck to Garland

6-25-18It’s no secret that firefighters are like family. Long shifts — day in and day out — brings a department together. They work, play, cook, eat, train, and save lives together.This camaraderie extends past Benson as well...

New State Resource for Veterans

If you or someone you know is a veteran of any branch of the U.S. Military, please make sure they have seen this great resource showing health care, employment, housing and other services:
http://www.nc4vets.com/