Jeff Gruenewald

The Town of Belville's Vision 2030 Plan focuses on the Brunswick Riverwalk Park and downtown Belville development. The plan aims to create a seamless transition between multi-use development and riverfront recreation. Key priorities for the park include extending the Riverwalk Trail, adding amenities like a marina, amphitheater, and community center, and enhancing recreational opportunities. For downtown Belville, the plan envisions a mixed-use development with a boardwalk, public greenspace, hotel, community center, retail, office space, and residential areas. The plan also includes recommendations for community building, recreation, transportation, and innovative funding strategies to support these developments.

The Belville Parks & Recreation Board meeting on November 13, 2024, covered various topics including the Belville Riverwalk update, storm recovery efforts, reflections on recent events (golf tournament, senior fishing day, Trunk or Treat, Rice Festival, Veterans Day), upcoming events (Christmas Craft Festival & Tree Lighting, Yard Sale, Food Truck Rodeo, Glow Night Out), and discussions regarding event sponsorships and recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. The board approved the minutes of the October 9, 2024 meeting and discussed plans for future events, including a Christmas Village with various themed stops and volunteer recruitment.