OurTown

March 29
Town offices closed in
observance of Easter
April 4 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development
Authority Meeting
April 5 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee
Meeting
April 5 | 4:00-6:00 PM
Shred & E-Recycle Event
April 9 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Meeting
April 12 | 4:00-8:00 PM
TDA Spring Market
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Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | March 18-22, 2024
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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
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!
Shred & E-Recycling event scheduled for April 5
Friday, April 5 | 4-6 PM
Town Hall Parking Lot
Free to Burgaw residents.
No appointment necessary.
Spring has sprung in Burgaw
NOTI CE
Due to weather, the
Community Clean Up Day has
been rescheduled for April 13
“
Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.
”
-Jessica Harrelson

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.
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Buzz on over and “Bee” involved with your town!
Historical photos, nature photos, photos from recent events, or buildings/
landmarks around town, send them in for a chance to be featured in our weekly
newsletter, Our Town, as well as on social media! Photos do not have to be
professional quality- phones take amazing photos these days!
Photos can be sent, along with the name for photo credit, to Town
Clerk Kristin Wells at kwells@burgawnc.gov. Please note by submitting
your photos, you're agreeing to allow the Town of Burgaw to feature
your photos in our newsletter, social media, marketing materials and
on the town's website.
Have a favorite photo of Our Town that you
would like to share with your community?
Thinking of adding a
storage shed or fence
to your property?
You will need a permit from
the Planning Department
before starting any work.
Zoning Compliance Permit
applications can be picked up
at the Planning & Inspections
building located at 103 N.
Walker Street next to Town
Hall. You can also download a
permit from the Planning
Department website
burgawnc.gov/171/
Applications-Petitions and
email it to
permitting@burgawnc.gov.
For more information contact
Jessica Gray at 910-663-3452.
Annual Arbor Day Ceremony & Tree Giveaway
March 22, 2024
Raking Leaves or bagging grass
clippings?
We encourage everyone to use paper bags when
placing leaves or grass clippings by the street!

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Fire Chief —The Town of Burgaw (pop. 4,200) is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Fire
Chief perform a variety of tasks in regard to the Fire Department and assist with emergency management as
needed. The Fire Chief is responsible for oversight of the general operations of the fire department including the
development and implementation of all administrative and management programs and the day -to-day fire
department operations. Maintain legally required records and those established by the Fire Department. Please
see detailed job description for certification requirements. Salary range is $66,968 - $95,831 based on
qualifications and experience.
Firefighter/Apparatus Operator - The Town of Burgaw (pop. 4,200) is currently seeking qualified applicants for
the position of Firefighter/Apparatus Operator to 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) and three (3)
years of experience in firefighting and one (1) year as a driver operator; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed
above. Please see detailed job description for certification requirements. Salary range is $43,266 - $60,573 based
on qualifications and experience.
Information Technology Manager —will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the town's IT infrastructure,
systems, and services. This role will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, security, and reliability of
technology resources to support the town's operations and strategic initiatives. Salary range is $66,968 to
$95,831.
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.
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.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNI TI ES
For more information, visit burgawnc.gov

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The Town of Burgaw is a sponsor of this event.

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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