Railroad Crossings Work Update (2-15-19)

RAILROAD CROSSINGS WORK UPDATE (2-15-19):

CSX crews began work on repairing crossings in the Harnett and Johnston areas earlier this month. 

A recent update states they will be working in Fayetteville next week and will return to Johnston County af...

When school is out this summer, science is in!

Bidding Opportunity: Lee Street HVAC System

The Town of Benson is now accepting bids to install an HVAC system in the Lee Street facility.

If you are interested in applying for this work, please submit bids to Town of Benson Finance Director Kimberly Pickett by 2 pm Friday, February 22, 2019. At tha...

Press Release 1-30-19: Benson Water Disinfectant Notice 2-25-19 - 4-1-19

WATER DISINFECTANT NOTICE

1-30-19

Benson’s purchased water sources – water from the City of Dunn and Johnston County West – will be changing their water disinfectant from a chlorine and ammonia mixture to free chlorine beginnin...

Railroad Crossings Work Notice (2-5-19)

RAILROAD CROSSINGS WORK NOTICE (2-5-19): CSX has started work on repairing several crossings in the Harnett and Johnston area. Local Town of Benson crossings are expected to be impacted for 2-5 days each. Signage will be in place marking detour r...

Press Release 1-24-19: Benson to Launch New Pre-Pay Program for Utilities Customers

BENSON TO LAUNCH NEW PRE-PAY PROGRAM FOR UTILITIES CUSTOMERS 

1-24-19On Friday, February 1, 2019, the Town of Benson will launch a new pre-pay option for its utilities customers.With Benson Pre-Pay, there are no deposits, no late fees, and custome...

Bidding Opportunity: Fire Hydrant Installation

The Town of Benson is currently accepting bids for multiple new fire hydrant installations.

 If you are interested in applying for this work, please submit bids to Town of Benson Finance Directory Kimberly Pickett by 2 pm Thursday, Februa...

Press Release 2-1-19: Benson Police Investigating Hit and Run Involving Vehicle and Train

BENSON POLICE INVESTIGATING HIT AND RUN INVOLVING VEHICLE AND TRAIN2-1-19At approximately 2 am Friday morning, a vehicle drove around the railroad crossing gates on Main Street in Benson and was struck by a passing Amtrak train.The vehicle sustained signi...

Press Release 1-23-19: Benson Police Searching for Two Men Involved in Robbery

BENSON POLICE SEARCHING FOR TWO MEN INVOLVED IN ROBBERY 

1-23-19On Tuesday night (1-22-19), at approximately 11 pm, two men entered Domino’s Pizza located at 107 North Honeycutt Street in Benson.One man held an employee at gunpoint and f...

Press Release 1-23-19: Benson Police Searching For Teenager Reported Missing By Family

BENSON POLICE SEARCHING FOR TEENAGER REPORTED MISSING BY FAMILY

UPDATE - 1-23-19 - 7pm

Mekaylah Stewart has been located and has returned home.

1-23-19Benson Police are currently searching for Mekaylah Stewart, 18, of the 500 block of North Ryals Street. She...

Press Release 1-16-19: Benson Selects Nathan Alford as Black History Honoree

BENSON SELECTS NATHAN ALFORD AS BLACK HISTORY HONOREE

1-16-19This year’s Black History Month honoree is a familiar face to hundreds of Benson natives. Whether he taught them in Social Studies, coached them on the field or on the...

Job Opportunity: Human Resources Associate

The Town of Benson is seeking a highly motivated professional to fill the role of Human Resources Associate. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to creatively develop, implement, and lead human resources functio...

Job Opportunity: Business Development Coordinator

The Town of Benson is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to fill the role of Business Development Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and driven public servant with a strong desire to promote Historic Downtown Benson, m...

Parks Maintenance Assistant

The Town of Benson is seeking qualified applicants for a Parks Maintenance Assistant in the Parks and Recreation Department. This position reports directly to the Athletic Program Coordinator. Responsibilities include daily park maintenance, programming a...

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...