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February 20 | 5:30 PM
Police Advisory Board
Meeting
February 27 & 28 | 9:00 AM
Special Board of
Commissioners Meeting:
Strategic Planning Budget
Retreat
March 1 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee
Meeting
March 7 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development
Authority Meeting
March 12 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Meeting
March 17 | 2:30 PM
Easter Egg Scramble
UPCOMI NG
Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | February 12-16, 2024
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The Town of Burgaw is currently accepting applications
for two (2) vacancies on the Tourism Development
Authority. Please visit the town website at burgawnc.gov
for more information and to download an application.
Applications may also be picked up at Town Hall, 109 N.
Walker Street. Completed applications must be
submitted to the Town Clerk at 109 N. Walker Street,
Burgaw.
Now seeking members to serve on
the Tourism Development Authority
Get your tents and bags ready for a fun “camping trip” right here in
your hometown! Join Burgaw Police Department and Burgaw Parks,
Recreation & Tourism staff for ‘Camp with a Cop ’ April 19 -20 at
Rotary Park. The fun begins at 4:00 PM on Friday, April 19th and ends at 11:00 AM on
Saturday, April 20th. This family fun event will feature games, activities, food, movies and
s’mores! Spots are limited and are $60 per 20x20 space. Maximum of 6 people per space.
Registration is required; visit burgawnc.gov/camp.
Registration now open for Camp with a Cop
Stay safe and participate in the 9 PM
Routine
The Burgaw Police Department would like all citizens to
take a little extra time every evening to help deter
criminal activities around town. Call family and friends
and ask them to join you by participating in the “9 PM
Routine.” We encourage everyone to make it a habit to
do these following actions each evening:
1. Turn on outside lights
2. Ensure your windows and doors are closed and
locked
3. Close and secure garage and/or shed doors
4. Remove any valuables from your vehicles and
make sure they are locked
5. Report any suspicious activities or vehicles
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
MEETING
The Town of Burgaw
Board of Commissioners
will be holding a
special meeting on
Tuesday, February 27,
2024, and Wednesday,
February 28, 2024
beginning at 9:00 AM
each day to hold a
Strategic Thinking
Retreat in preparation
of the FY 2024-2025
budget. This meeting
will be held at the
Burgaw Town Center,
108 E. Wilmington
Street, Burgaw. All
interested parties are
invited to attend.

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easter egg Scramble
Save the date! March 17 | 2:30-5:00 PM
Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Scramble on March 17th at Pender Memorial Park! This
event is for families with kids ages 1 -10. Enjoy activities, inflatables, concessions and more
from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Egg scrambles will begin at 4:00 PM with ages 3 and under first,
ages 4-6 will begin at 4:10 PM and ages 7 -10 will start at 4:20 PM. Don’t forget your Easter
baskets! For more information, contact 910-259-1330 or 910-300-6401. This event is hosted by
Town of Burgaw and Pender County Parks & Recreation departments.
If you are looking at building a fence or
adding a tool shed on your property, there
are several steps you need to take before
getting started. Always contact the Burgaw
Planning Department to get the permits you
need before starting work. You can find the
permit application on our website.
A quick reminder from our Planning
Department before making your list
for spring projects!
For further
questions, please
contact the
Planning
Department at
663-3452.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT O PPORTUNI TIES
Equipment Operator: The Town of Burgaw is seeking a
Public Works Equipment Operator. Possession of a North
Carolina Class B CDL driver ’s license or the ability to
acquire within one year of employment is required. Must
be able to operate a variety of maintenance and
construction vehicles, tools and equipment including but
not limited to sewer jet machine, tapping machine, and
other equipment in water and sewer maintenance and
construction work. Salary starting at $42,067.
Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker: The Town of
Burgaw is seeking a Public Works Water & Sewer
Maintenance Worker. Possession of a valid North Carolina
driver's license required; North Carolina Class B CDL
driver's license is preferred. This position works under the
general supervision of the Water and Sewer
Superintendent and performs various semi -skilled manual
labor tasks and functions related to the Town's water and
sewer lines and appurtenances. Salary starting at $35,733.
Excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants may pick up
applications and a detailed job description at the Town of
Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St,
Burgaw NC or download from www.burgawnc.gov. Please
return completed applications and resumes to Kimberly
Rivenbark at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or
krivenbark@burgawnc.gov. Position open until filled. Previous
applicants do not need to reapply. EOE
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website to guide you through signing up, setting leaks alerts and learning how to read
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Valentine
’
s Day Tea Party
Mother
-
Son & Daddy
-
Daughter Dances
We thank the Post & Voice
for capturing these special
moments. For more
pictures, visit the Post &
Voice Facebook page.

COMING
NESS CLASSES
Yoga
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays in February
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Place: Burgaw Community House
Instructor: Karen Lepree
Winter Boot Camp
Dates: Mondays in February
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Place: Burgaw Community House
Instructor: Amber Ostheim
Beginner Step Aerobics
Dates: Mondays in February
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Place: Burgaw Town Center
Instructors: Tameka Devane
Intermediate Step Aerobics
Dates: Saturdays in February
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Place: Burgaw Town Center
Instructors: Tameka Devane
BURGAWNC.GOV/FITNESS
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Mayor
Olivia Dawson
Mayor Pro Tem
James Malloy
Commissioners
Jan Dawson
Bill George
William Rivenbark
Michael Pearsall
Town Manager
James H. Gantt
Town Clerk
Kristin J. Wells
Town Attorney
Zachary Rivenbark
Town Hall
109 N. Walker St.
Burgaw, NC 28425
910-259-2151
mail@burgawnc.gov
www.burgawnc.gov
Office Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday-Friday
PUBLIC WORKS EMERGENCY
RESPONSE NUMBER
PHONE # 910-470-0457
This phone is only answered after hours,
between 4:30 PM - 7:30 AM, and is for
water and sewer emergencies only. Unless
Public Works has been given prior notice
from Town Hall, Public Works cannot turn
your water on due to non -payment shut
off.
2024 RECYCLING SCHEDULE
EAST side of Railroad
Right-of-way
WEST side of Railroad
Right-of-way
“Railroad Right-of-way” is the Train
Depot at 115 S. Dickerson Street
Utilities
663-3445
Parks & Town Events
300-6401
Human Resources
663-3444
Permitting & Inspections
663-3452
Public Works Department
259-2901
Police Department
Non-Emergency
259-4924
Fire Department
Non-Emergency
259-7494
Elected & Appointed
Officials
Board of Commissioners Meetings
Second Tuesday of every month at 4:30 PM
Public Forum/Public Hearings at 5:30 PM
Planning & Zoning Board Meetings
Third Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM
Tourism Development Authority Meetings
First Thursday of every month at 8:30 AM
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Meetings
Second Monday of February, May, August,
November at 5:30 PM
Police Advisory Board Meetings
Third Tuesday of February, May, August,
November at 5:30 PM
Beautification Committee Meetings
First Friday of every month at 8:30 AM
All meetings listed above are open to the
public; oral and written comments
always welcome. The meetings are held
at the Burgaw Town Center, located at
108 E. Wilmington Street, Burgaw, unless
otherwise posted.
Meeting agendas can be found on the
town’s website at BurgawNC.gov.
Notices for cancelations and special
called meetings will be posted on the
town’s website and weekly newsletter
when necessary.
For questions or assistance, please
contact the Town Clerk at 910-663-3441
or kwells@burgawnc.gov.
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