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March 7 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development
Authority Meeting
March 8 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee
Meeting (Rescheduled)
March 12 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Meeting
March 17 | 2:30 PM
Easter Egg Scramble
March 20 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
March 21 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
March 22 | 10:00 AM
Arbor Day Tree Planting
Ceremony
March 22 | 3-6 PM
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
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Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | February 26-March 1, 2024
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Join us for our annual Arbor
Day Tree Planting Ceremony
and Giveaway! This year's
Arbor Day in North Carolina
will be celebrated on March
22nd.
The tree planting ceremony
will be held at Hankins Park at
10:00 am on March 22nd.
Hankins Park is located at 310
N Walker Street. This event is
open to the public; no
residency requirements.
To claim your free 3-gallon live
oak tree for our Tree
Giveaway, stop by Courthouse
Avenue from 3:00 to 6:00 pm
on March 22nd. Trees will be
given away on a first come,
first served basis while
supplies last to Burgaw
residents only. You must bring
a copy of your water bill as
proof of residency to pick up a
tree at the giveaway.
For more information, contact
recreation@burgawnc.gov or
910-661-3100.
Celebrate
Registration
opens March 4th!
Burgawnc.gov/summercamp
Don’t miss out on the fun!
On February 24, 2024, the
Burgaw Fire Department
held their annual dinner
and awards banquet.
Department members were
able to come together and
enjoy fellowship, dinner
and awards. Three major
awards were presented
during the banquet: Rookie
of the Year was presented to William “Bill”
Thomas, Firefighter of the Year was presented to
MaryBeth Kratovel, and Officer of the Year was
presented to Jonathon Paluck. Congratulations to
all of the members on their accomplishments
over the past year.
Burgaw Fire Department holds
annual banquet
Have sensitive
documents that
need to be
shredded or an
old TV laying around that needs to be tossed? If
so, now is your chance to dispose of them
properly! Come by Friday, April 5th between 4:00
PM and 6:00 PM to have your documents
shredded on-site and/or drop off any electronics
you need to dispose of. This service is free to
town residents and will be held in the Town Hall
parking lot, located at 109 N. Walker Street.
Shred & E-Recycling event
scheduled for April 5

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.
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.
Join us for Camp with a Cop in April
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What we DO pick up:
Bulky item collection is intended for
the occasional disposal of large
items that will not fit into a roll cart
but is not intended for a whole
house clean out.
• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Appliances
• Electronics
Important reminders before you start your
spring cleaning
With Spring Cleaning just around the corner, Public Works would like to
remind all residents of what the town does and does not pick up by the curb:
What we DO NOT pick up:
• Extra trash that will not fit
inside the roll cart
• Cardboard
• Whole house cleanouts
Please remember to keep
yard debris and white good
piles separated for pick -up.
They will not be collected if
they are mixed!
Cardboard Recycling:
Cardboard must be broken down for
recycling. Waste Industries will pick -
up large boxes that do not fit inside
roll carts. Please break them down
and set them in between your trash
and recycling carts for easy pick-up.
REMEMBER: All trash outside your
trash cart needs to be bagged!
Now seeking members to serve on
the Tourism Development Authority
Cape Fear Council of Governments
Annual Business Meeting and Dinner
February 29, 2024

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following items will be heard for consideration at the Town of Burgaw Board
of Commissioners Meeting on March 12, 2024 beginning at 5:30 PM (or
thereabout) at the Burgaw Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington Street, Burgaw. All
interested parties are invited to attend. Written and oral comments welcome.
Public Hearing A(1): Consideration of a conditional district rezoning from R -12,
Residential to R -7(CZ), Residential Conditional District for a multifamily project
containing 30 3-bedroom townhomes located on Timberly Lane (PIN: 3229 -36-9052-
0000). Applicant: Andrew Smith, andrew@hampsteadnchomes.com, 910 -262-6744.
Assigned staff: Gilbert Combs, gcombs@burgawnc.gov, 910-663-3451.
Public Hearing A(2): Consideration of a special use permit request for multifamily
residential in an R -7(CZ), Residential Conditional Zoning District for 30 3 -bedroom
townhomes located on Timberly Lane (PIN: 3229 -36-9052-0000). Applicant: Andrew
Smith, andrew@hampsteadnchomes.com, 910 -262-6744. Assigned staff: Gilbert
Combs, gcombs@burgawnc.gov, 910-663-3451.
Public Hearing B: Consideration of a special use permit request for the Pender
County Law Enforcement Center for a detention facility and sheriff ’s office located
on Old Savannah Road (PIN: 3219 -87-6937-0000). Applicant: Joseph Boyd
(WithersRavenel), jboyd@withersravenel.com, 919 -256-9277. Owner: Allen Vann
(Pender County), avann@pendercountync.gov, 910-259-0255. Assigned staff: Gilbert
Combs, gcombs@burgawnc.gov, 910-663-3451.
Public Hearing C: Consideration of a text amendment to the Unified Development
Ordinance by staff to amend Chapter 8. ZONING, Section 8.14 TABLE OF PERMITTED
USES, SPECIAL USES AND REQUIREMENTS, 8.15 Use Standards, 8.16 Regulations for
Special Uses, and Chapter 17. Development Ordinance Definitions, Section 17.2
Definitions to modify the approval process for certain uses from special use permit
to conditional zoning. Assigned staff: Gilbert Combs, gcombs@burgawnc.gov, 910 -
663-3451.
Spring Boot Camp
Dates: Mondays, March 11-25
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Place: Burgaw Community House
Who: All Ages
Instructor: Amber Ostheim
Tuesday Yoga
Dates: Tuesdays in March
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Place: Burgaw Community House
Who: All ages
Instructor: Karen Lepree
Step Aerobics
Dates: Wednesdays in March
Time: 6:15-7:15 pm
Place: Burgaw Town Center
Who: All Ages
Instructor: Tameka Devane
Thursday Yoga
Dates: Thursdays in March
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Place: Burgaw Community House
Who: All ages
Instructor: Karen Lepree
Advanced Step Aerobics
Dates: Saturdays in March
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Place: Burgaw Town Center
Who: All Ages
Instructor: Tameka Devane
GET FIT
WITH US
Register at
burgawnc.gov/
register
The NC Blueberry Festival
Association presented a
monetary donation to the
Burgaw Fire Department
and the Burgaw Police
Department to show
appreciation for their
assistance during the
annual pancake breakfast
hosted by the festival in
February.

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COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY
As part of the NC Spring Litter Sweep Campaign, the Town of Burgaw will be
hosting a Town -wide Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, March 23 from 9 AM
to 11 AM. Volunteers are needed to help collect trash around town. The Plastic
Ocean Project will be assisting by supplying gloves, bags, grabbers and safety vests
for the volunteers during the event. Those planning to attend should meet at Town
Hall, located at 109 N. Walker Street, at 9 AM. Groups will then be assigned to
various areas in town to help pick up trash. We hope everyone will consider doing
their part to help protect the environment and help us keep Burgaw clean and
beautiful!
Town staff would like to remind
everyone of our internet
purchase exchange location! This
offers a safe environment with
cameras for people to meet after
purchasing something off of the
internet. We encourage all
citizens to utilize the meetup
spot in front of the Burgaw
Police Department/Town Hall,
located at 109 N. Walker Street,
when meeting someone you do
not know for an item purchased
online.
Don’t forget
about our
internet
exchange
location
Planning Director – Coordinate and oversee the town’s planning program, nuisance
code enforcement, and related work as required. Must be knowledgeable of NC
planning laws, federal regulations, and planning and zoning principles and practices.
Must possess a four -year degree from an accredited college or university in
planning, geography, public administration, or other related field; master ’s degree
in planning or related field preferred. Salary range is $58,672 - $82,141 DOQ.
Position open through March 12, 2024 at 5pm.
Facilities & Grounds 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 Facilities &
Grounds Director and performs general maintenance and landscape design
installations as well as maintenance, repair and construction work on streets and
sidewalks for the Town of Burgaw. Salary starting at $33,822. Position open until
filled.
Equipment Operator – The 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. Position open until filled.
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. Position open until filled.
Part Time Firefighter – Perform firefighting and rescue operations in the
District. Other duties include performing maintenance of vehicles and fire station,
and representing the Department to the public at various events. Requirements:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or an equivalent
combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
essential duties of the job, NC Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class B NC
Driver’s License within 30 days of employment, and North Carolina Firefighter 2.
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 town website at
www.burgawnc.gov. Please return completed applications and resumes to
Kimberly Rivenbark at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or email
krivenbark@burgawnc.gov. EOE.
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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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