Jacksonville North Carolina Government

10/23/2021

Photos from Jacksonville North Carolina Government's post

10/23/2021

Early in the morning on October 23, Beirut Veterans, family members and the community gather every year at the Beirut Memorial wall to remember and read the names of those who lost their lives on October23, 1983 in Beirut during a peace mission. Images here are from the 2021 event.

10/23/2021

Join us here on Facebook, on G10TV, or at g10tv.org at 10:30AM for the annual observance marking the 38th anniversary of the October 23, 1983 Beirut bombing. The observance will honor the fallen service members and survivors who served in Lebanon from 1958 to 1984 and in Grenada.

Out of an abundance of caution and with continued safety in mind for all participants, this year's observance will be closed to the public. The area around the Beirut Memorial will be secured at the time of the live broadcast of the event.

The observance is an annual event organized by the City of Jacksonville Beirut Memorial Advisory Board in cooperation with the City of Jacksonville, Marine Corps Installations East, and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

JacksonvilleNC.gov/Beirut

10/20/2021

Students and Veterans deploy yellow ribbons at the Beirut Memorial Grove: The Beta Club from Northwoods Park Middle School and members of the Beirut Veterans Association met at the Beirut Memorial Grove across from Camp Geiger to hang yellow ribbons in honor of those who lost their lives on October 23, 1983 in the Beirut, Lebanon terrorist attacks. The president of the Beirut Veterans Association, Myron Kyle, also presented the students with memorabilia to remember their time together and thank them for their efforts.

The Jacksonville Environmental & Appearance Committee as well as the Onslow Civic Affairs Committee encourage all Citizens to hang yellow ribbons as well. The Environmental & Appearance Committee placed ribbons at the Freedom Fountain and City Hall.

The Beirut Memorial Observance, held annually on October 23, welcomes families, survivors and the community who come together to remember and honor those lost. This year's ceremony is virtual and can been seen on G10TV, g10tv.org, the City's page and YouTube channel

10/15/2021

The City of Jacksonville is looking for individuals interested in working with the Parks Department to keep the City Clean & Green. The Temporary Parks Maintenance Worker performs responsible semiskilled manual work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of specialized tools and small equipment; does related work as required. Typical Tasks: Maintaining and repairing parks, public grounds, operating a variety of equipment, mowers and trucks. Work is performed under regular supervision.

This is a temporary position with the City of Jacksonville, working 40 hours per week. You must be at least 18 years of age to work with the Parks Department and enjoy working outdoors.

For more information, and to start the application process, head to JacksonvilleNC.gov/Jobs

10/14/2021

Jacksonville’s Environmental and Appearance Advisory Committee invites you to nominate a festively decorated house for the Halloween Home Decorating Contest! We've seen all the great Halloween decorations around the City -- nominate your favorite display by October 31, 2021. For full details and contest rules, go to JacksonvilleNC.gov/DecoratingContest

Jacksonville’s Environmental and Appearance Advisory Committee invites you to nominate a festively decorated house for the Halloween Home Decorating Contest! We've seen all the great Halloween decorations around the City -- nominate your favorite display by October 31, 2021. For full details and contest rules, go to JacksonvilleNC.gov/DecoratingContest

10/13/2021

Redistricting Meeting

5:30PM, October 13, 2021 - Committee members will review public comments and options for redistricting.

10/13/2021

Happy 246th Birthday to the US Navy! 🛳⚓️🇺🇸🎂

Happy 246th Birthday to the US Navy! 🛳⚓️🇺🇸🎂

10/13/2021

Jacksonville City crews are working to clean up the Freedom Fountain after an act of vandalism occurred. All jets have been turned off while crews work and the fountain is assessed for damage.

As a reminder, the Freedom Fountain in Jacksonville honors all who pass through Onslow County in service to their country: JacksonvilleNC.gov/FreedomFountain

10/11/2021

You can thank #NCOysters for helping to sustain a healthy ecosystem on the New River and for attracting new marine life to our main waterway. #NCOysterWeek Sturgeon City

Oyster Highway Project: https://www.jacksonvillenc.gov/237/Oyster-Highway-Project

You can thank #NCOysters for helping to sustain a healthy ecosystem on the New River and for attracting new marine life to our main waterway. #NCOysterWeek Sturgeon City

Oyster Highway Project: https://www.jacksonvillenc.gov/237/Oyster-Highway-Project

10/06/2021

Redistricting | Jacksonville, NC - Official Website

Reminder: You can review redistricting options and provide feedback here: JacksonvilleNC.gov/Redistricting

Find out why the city has to redistrict and view information about the committee formed for this practice.

10/05/2021

City Council Special Meeting

October 5, 2021 - Jacksonville City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss affordable housing options and the purchase and sale of City property.

10/05/2021

NNO 2021 Opening Ceremony

NNO Opening Ceremony: We're getting ready! Hope you're planning to join us this evening from 6-8PM for National Night Out activities in 3 locations. Find a full schedule of events at JacksonvilleNC.gov/NNO

10/02/2021

Check out this cultural event happening at the American Legion complex today until 9PM and tomorrow from 10AM-5PM. OnslowPowWow.org

Sponsored in part by Visit Jacksonville NC

10/02/2021

Jacksonville Fire & Emergency Services Welcomes New Mascot

Jacksonville Fire & Emergency Services Welcomes New Mascot

09/29/2021

Redistricting Public Input: A Public Input Session will be held Wednesday, October 6, 5:30-7:30PM, at City Hall, 815 New Bridge Street. Stop in to see current voting ward maps, options to balance the City voting wards and provide comments for consideration by the Redistricting Advisory Committee. COVID-19 protocols will be in place and a limited number of individuals (20) will be allowed in Council Chambers at a time.

Provide Input Online:
You may also provide comments through October 6 at JacksonvilleNC.gov/Redistricting or on this social media post. Visit the website to see maps, options to balance City voting wards and additional information.

(Images included in this post show the City's current voting wards and areas of interest that have options to balance each ward.)

09/28/2021

NNO Update: Three separate, smaller-scale events will be held at three locations in the City. All events will take place on Tuesday, October 5 from 6-8PM.

🚲 New Location: The popular bicycle raffle for children will be held at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center on the lawn, 100 Recreation Lane.

🚔 A drive-through display of Public Safety vehicles will take place at Catalyst Church, 1985 Gum Branch Road.

🎆 Riverwalk Crossing Park, 421 Court Street, will host live music by Freeway, with a reduced amount of vendors and a fireworks display over the New River at dusk.

Find a full schedule of events at JacksonvilleNC.gov/NNO

NNO Update: Three separate, smaller-scale events will be held at three locations in the City. All events will take place on Tuesday, October 5 from 6-8PM.

🚲 New Location: The popular bicycle raffle for children will be held at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center on the lawn, 100 Recreation Lane.

🚔 A drive-through display of Public Safety vehicles will take place at Catalyst Church, 1985 Gum Branch Road.

🎆 Riverwalk Crossing Park, 421 Court Street, will host live music by Freeway, with a reduced amount of vendors and a fireworks display over the New River at dusk.

Find a full schedule of events at JacksonvilleNC.gov/NNO

09/27/2021

Update: All lanes have reopened for traffic.
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Traffic Alert: Drivers are asked to avoid the area of Gum Branch Road near Aragona Boulevard until further notice. The lanes of traffic heading toward Richlands are closed at this time due to power lines in the roadway. Please find an alternate route, if possible.

Update: All lanes have reopened for traffic.
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Traffic Alert: Drivers are asked to avoid the area of Gum Branch Road near Aragona Boulevard until further notice. The lanes of traffic heading toward Richlands are closed at this time due to power lines in the roadway. Please find an alternate route, if possible.

09/23/2021

With National Pedestrian Safety Month coming up, Jacksonville Public Safety would like to remind pedestrians and drivers of the following tips.

Pedestrians:
- Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
- Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available. If one isn’t available, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
- Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
- Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians, and look for cars in all directions, including those turning. If neither are available, locate a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic. Wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross safely and continue to watch for traffic as you cross.
- Be visible at all times. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or use a light at night. Never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact with drivers as they approach to make sure you are seen.
- Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways, or backing up in parking lots.

Drivers:
- Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Safety is a shared responsibility.
- Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions, such as nighttime or bad weather.
- Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk. Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing that you can’t see.
- Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and stop well back from the crosswalk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see and stop for the crossing pedestrians.
- Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street. Follow slower speed limits in school zones and in neighborhoods where children are present.
- Be extra cautious when backing up as pedestrians can move into your path.

With National Pedestrian Safety Month coming up, Jacksonville Public Safety would like to remind pedestrians and drivers of the following tips.

Pedestrians:
- Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
- Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available. If one isn’t available, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
- Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
- Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians, and look for cars in all directions, including those turning. If neither are available, locate a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic. Wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross safely and continue to watch for traffic as you cross.
- Be visible at all times. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or use a light at night. Never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact with drivers as they approach to make sure you are seen.
- Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways, or backing up in parking lots.

Drivers:
- Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Safety is a shared responsibility.
- Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions, such as nighttime or bad weather.
- Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk. Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing that you can’t see.
- Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and stop well back from the crosswalk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see and stop for the crossing pedestrians.
- Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street. Follow slower speed limits in school zones and in neighborhoods where children are present.
- Be extra cautious when backing up as pedestrians can move into your path.

09/22/2021

Redistricting Meeting - Session 4

5:30PM, September 22, 2021 - Presentations will include a review of redistricting maps and guidelines and options for balancing Wards 2 & 3.

09/22/2021

Town Center Update: Jacksonville City Council took action at the September 21, 2021 City Council Meeting to postpone any further City action to vacate 67 units of the Town Center Apartments until June 30, 2022. This action is not binding on the Town Center property owners who will have the final say on timeline for evictions.

Mayor Sammy Phillips recently announced that the City had reached an agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the owners of Town Center Apartments that extended an original October deadline for vacating dozens of rental units to December 31, 2021.

After hearing the pleas of residents during the Public Comment portion of Tuesday’s City Council meeting, City Council unanimously voted to extend the City’s deadline to June 30, 2022.

The City is in contact with the Town Center Apartment owners to form an agreement to extend the owners’ deadline for evictions until June 30, 2022. Town Center Apartment owners will have final say for their eviction timeline.

Affected Residents:
To assist those relocating within City limits, the City has established a fund through Onslow Community Outreach. This fund is in place to provide assistance with moving costs, down payments, and utility deposits. Residents of the designated 67 units who are relocating within the City limits may contact Onslow Community Outreach at 910 455-5733 or visit OnslowCo.org to request assistance.

Affected residents relocating outside of City limits may also call Onslow Community Outreach for similar assistance which has been established through the OSDRA (Onslow Strong Disaster Recovery Alliance). Onslow Community Outreach is the contact for this assistance fund.

Some private rental properties in Jacksonville are setting aside units especially for the residents of the 67 units. To apply for one of these rentals, residents can contact Onslow Community Outreach.

Private owners of area rentals who would like to make units available through this effort are encouraged to call Onslow Community Outreach at 910 455-5733.

Town Center Update: Jacksonville City Council took action at the September 21, 2021 City Council Meeting to postpone any further City action to vacate 67 units of the Town Center Apartments until June 30, 2022. This action is not binding on the Town Center property owners who will have the final say on timeline for evictions.

Mayor Sammy Phillips recently announced that the City had reached an agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the owners of Town Center Apartments that extended an original October deadline for vacating dozens of rental units to December 31, 2021.

After hearing the pleas of residents during the Public Comment portion of Tuesday’s City Council meeting, City Council unanimously voted to extend the City’s deadline to June 30, 2022.

The City is in contact with the Town Center Apartment owners to form an agreement to extend the owners’ deadline for evictions until June 30, 2022. Town Center Apartment owners will have final say for their eviction timeline.

Affected Residents:
To assist those relocating within City limits, the City has established a fund through Onslow Community Outreach. This fund is in place to provide assistance with moving costs, down payments, and utility deposits. Residents of the designated 67 units who are relocating within the City limits may contact Onslow Community Outreach at 910 455-5733 or visit OnslowCo.org to request assistance.

Affected residents relocating outside of City limits may also call Onslow Community Outreach for similar assistance which has been established through the OSDRA (Onslow Strong Disaster Recovery Alliance). Onslow Community Outreach is the contact for this assistance fund.

Some private rental properties in Jacksonville are setting aside units especially for the residents of the 67 units. To apply for one of these rentals, residents can contact Onslow Community Outreach.

Private owners of area rentals who would like to make units available through this effort are encouraged to call Onslow Community Outreach at 910 455-5733.