TOWN OF WILLIAMSTON

What TOWN OF WILLIAMSTON does

The Town of Williamston is a municipal government entity incorporated in 1779, located in Martin County, northeastern North Carolina, on the banks of the Roanoke River. It provides core governmental services to approximately 5,522 residents and local businesses through six operating departments: Finance, Fire, Police, Public Works, Recreation, and Planning & Zoning. The Town is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners with Jackie Escobar serving as Town Clerk.

The Town's core service portfolio centers on water and wastewater utilities, public works infrastructure, public safety, parks and recreation, and economic development. It operates a 2.0 million-gallon-per-day Wastewater Treatment Plant using an oxidation ditch with activated sludge biological process, manages 65+ miles of gravity-flow sewer mains with 13 pumping stations, and maintains over 70 acres of parks and open space including Godwin-Coppage Park, Gaylord Perry Park, River Landing, and the Skewarkee Rail Trail. The Town works with Martin County Regional Water & Sewer Authority (MCRWASA) and SUEZ North America for water treatment operations. The Town holds the distinction of being the first city in North Carolina certified as an Audubon Sustainable Community and is accredited as a Main Street America community (2023).

The Town's revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring utility fees (water service and wastewater treatment), property taxes supporting general municipal operations, one-time business license and permit fees (including facade grants), and recurring recreation program fees (e.g., Youth Basketball $15 resident/$25 non-resident, Picnic Shelters $30-$70). It distributes services directly to residents and businesses through town departments, online bill payment, and physical facilities. Active economic development efforts are channeled through subsidiary Williamston Downtown, Inc., which administers the local Main Street program, facade grants, and a commercial property portfolio spanning seven designated areas including Roberson Business Park and Martin Office and Medical Park.

Name

TOWN OF WILLIAMSTON

Legal name

Town of Williamston, NC

Website

https://townofwilliamston.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1779

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Town of Williamston is a municipal government in Martin County, North Carolina, providing water/wastewater utilities, public safety, public works, parks and recreation, and economic development services to approximately 5,522 residents and local businesses, operating with ~24 staff across six departments since 1779.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and wastewater utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Public safety services
• Economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Utility Fees: Water service application and policy fees, wastewater treatment fees
2. Property Taxes: Property tax revenue supporting general municipal operations
3. Business Licenses and Permits: Revenue from business licenses, facade grants, and development permits
4. Recreation Fees: Program registration fees for youth and adult sports leagues, picnic shelter reservations, and facility memberships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Town of Williamston is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to residents, businesses, and visitors within its jurisdictional boundaries. Its core offerings include water and wastewater utility services (2.0 MGD wastewater treatment plant and water distribution network), parks and recreation services (over 70 acres of parkland and programmed athletic activities), public safety (Fire and Police departments), public works infrastructure (sewer and force mains), planning and zoning administration, and economic development support including commercial property listings and facade grant programs.

Product overview

The Town of Williamston, NC operates as a municipal government providing essential public services including parks and recreation (maintaining over 70 acres across multiple facilities such as Godwin-Coppage Park, Gaylord Perry Park, Skewarkee Rail Trail, and River Landing), water and wastewater treatment infrastructure (operates a 2.0 MGD wastewater treatment plant and water distribution system), public works (managing 65+ miles of sewer mains), and economic development services. The town's economic development portfolio includes Roberson Business Park, Martin Office and Medical Park, and multiple commercial properties across seven designated areas for business location and expansion.

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Products and services

• Water Service Potable water service for Town of Williamston residents and businesses, with a formal Water Service Application and Policy governing connections and usage; supported by a systematic water main flushing program to ensure distribution system cleanliness and safety.
• Wastewater Treatment Service Municipal wastewater collection and treatment service using a 2.0 MGD oxidation ditch activated sludge biological treatment plant, supported by approximately 65 miles of gravity flow sewer mains, 3 miles of force mains, 13 pumping stations, and service laterals; designed to remove no less than 85% of pollutants.
• Parks and Recreation Programs Organized youth and adult recreation programs and shelter reservations maintained by the Williamston Parks and Recreation Department across over 70 acres of parks and open space, including Godwin-Coppage Park, Gaylord Perry Park, Skewarkee Rail Trail, and River Landing; offerings include youth basketball, youth football, adult softball, and picnic shelter reservations with differentiated resident vs. non-resident pricing.
• Economic Development and Business Licensing Services Business support services for local businesses and prospective investors including business licensing, development permits, available commercial property listings, facade improvement grants, downtown revitalization programs, and resources for starting new businesses, administered in coordination with Williamston Downtown, Inc.
• Roberson Business Park Commercial and industrial business park offering properties for business location and expansion in the Town of Williamston.
• Martin Office and Medical Park Office and institutional zoned commercial lots available for medical and professional office development with highway access to US 17 and US 64 in the Town of Williamston.
• Commercial Properties Portfolio Multiple commercial areas with available retail, office, and industrial properties within the Town of Williamston, including Be-Lo Shopping Center, Roanoke Landing Shopping Center, Williamston Square, NC Telecenter, and Biz Gallery.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Williamston Downtown, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit organization charged with administering the North Carolina Main Street program at the local level. Building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation. Offers Facade Grant improvements for property owners or tenants.
• Martin County Regional Water & Sewer Authority (MCRWASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water and sewer authority providing water treatment services. The Town of Williamston works with MCRWASA for water treatment plant and distribution system operations.
• SUEZ North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater treatment plant operations partner for Martin County Regional Water & Sewer Authority. SUEZ follows stringent permitting requirements and protocols to ensure water treatment meets DEQ standards.
• Choanoke HOME ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium for which the Town participates in their 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for housing and community development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TOW_NC
• Facebookfacebook.com/Town-of-Williamston-227799479499
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-williamston

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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