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May 11 | 10 AM-12 PM
Tea Party in the Park
May 13 | 9:00 AM
Special Board of
Commissioners Meeting
Continued from May 1
May 13 | 5:30 PM
Parks & Recreation Advisory
Committee Meeting
May 14 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Meeting
May 16 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
May 18 | 7-10 PM
Red Carpet Affair
May 21 | 5:30 PM
Police Advisory Board
Meeting
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Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | May 6-10, 2024
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The Town of Burgaw is thrilled to announce the appointment of
Johnathan Prevatte as the new Fire Chief of the Burgaw Fire
Department, effective May 13th, 2024.
With a background spanning both volunteer and paid fire service
roles, Prevatte has demonstrated exemplary leadership and
expertise in various emergency response environments and
brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment
to community service.
Most recently, Prevatte served as Captain with Jacksonville Fire &
Emergency Services, where he managed daily operations,
oversaw incident command, and ensured the safety and effectiveness of departmental
activities. Additionally, he has actively served in Onslow County Emergency Services as
a Fire/Rescue Emergency Responder, showcasing his adaptability and dedication to
serving diverse rural and urban communities.
Furthermore, Prevatte has made significant contributions to firefighter training and
education as a Contract Fire and Rescue Instructor at Coastal Carolina Community
College. His effective communication skills have empowered numerous students to
achieve their firefighter certification.
Johnathan Prevatte's educational background includes undergraduate studies in
Political Science with a focus on Public Administration from Fayetteville State
University, complemented by an Associate of Applied Science in Business
Administration Operations Management from Fayetteville Technical Community
College. His professional qualifications are extensive, including certifications as a Fire
Inspector Level I, Fire Officer Level II, General Instructor Level II, and various others
essential to effective emergency response.
"We are confident that Johnathan's extensive experience, coupled with his leadership
and vision, will be pivotal as the Burgaw Fire Department continues to serve and
protect our community effectively," stated James Gantt, Burgaw Town Manager.
"Please join us in welcoming Johnathan Prevatte to his new role as Fire Chief. We look
forward to his contributions and leadership in making Burgaw a safer place for all
residents and visitors."
Tea Party in the Park
Saturday, May 11th | 10 AM –12 PM | Hankins Park
Join us for a Tea Party in the Park for the little ones!
Town of Burgaw Appoints New Fire Chief

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The weather is getting warmer and pools are popping up all over town. Be
sure to contact us before you start filling your swimming pool. Each year, we
like to remind our residents that an adjustment can be made to the sewer
portion of their utility bill when filling a pool – only if
accurate meter readings are on file! So, before you turn
the water on, call us so we can obtain an accurate
reading before and after filling your pool. For questions
regarding pool fills, please contact our Customer Service
Representative at 663-3445.
Contact us before filling your pool
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
The following item will be heard for consideration at the Town of Burgaw
Planning Board Meeting on May 16, 2024 beginning at 5:30 PM at the
Burgaw Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington Street, Burgaw. All interested
parties are invited to attend. Written and oral comments welcome.
Agenda Item 1: Consideration of a conditional district rezoning from RA,
Rural Agricultural, to R-20 (CZ), Residential Conditional District for a 531-lot
single-family residential subdivision located at 2630 NC HWY 53 W (PIN:
3218-28-4425-0000). Applicant: Elizabeth Shelton (D.R. Horton), elshel-
ton@drhorton.com, 910.515.9561. Assigned Staff: Jessica Gray,
jgray@burgawnc.gov, 910.663-3452. This item was tabled at the Planning
Board Meeting on April 18, 2024.
Water Service Line Inventory Program
Over the next few months, Public Works staff, in compliance with NCDEQ and the EPA, will be dig-
ging at customer’s meter box to verify connection types on both sides of the meter. We appreciate
your cooperation during this time.
For more information on this project, please visit our website at BurgawNC.gov/WSLIP .
Residents within the areas
listed below should know that
surveying work will be
occurring to mark appropriate
rights-of-way for the Town of
Burgaw. Survey work is
happening in preparation for
the installation of the
expansion of the Osgood Canal
Greenway and Urban Trail.
• North Dudley Street
• West Ashe Street
• North McCullen Street
• West Bridgers Street
• West Bridgers Street
Extension
• South McCullen Street
• West Hayes Street
• West Fremont Street
• Pender Memorial Park
Be aware that survey crews
might stop in front of homes to
work along the road's shoulder.
Crews may leave markings
laying out the appropriate
boundaries of the Towns right -
of-way. Residents are
encouraged to contact the
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
office for further questions and
information. (910) -300-9011 or
recreation@burgawnc.gov.
West Side
Trail Survey
The next regular Board of Commissioners meeting is Tuesday,
May 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM, with Public Forum beginning at 5:30
PM (or thereabout). This meeting will be held in the Burgaw
Town Center, located at 108 E. Wilmington Street, Burgaw.
The meeting agenda can be found on our website at
burgawnc.gov. All interested parties are invited to attend. Oral
and written comments welcome.
Board of Commissioners meeting to be held May 14

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It isn't officially summer yet, but boy does it feel like it!
I think we all could attest to that from this past weekend, if you attended the Springfest! It
was a little warm! We had such a wonderful time interacting and visiting with everyone. We thank you for your
continued support of our crew members and our volunteers.
As we start seeing the temperatures continue to climb and stay above the 80’s, we want to push out some heat
safety information.
It is important to remember that extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event.
A few ways to protect yourself out in this heat is:
• Make sure you are staying hydrated; the average person should be drinking about ¾ of a gallon of water
daily. This can vary person to person.
• Wear appropriate light weight clothing that allows you to stay cool
• Limit time spent in the heat when doing a lot of manual labor. Take breaks and find cool places to rest.
• Know the signs of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, a heat stroke.
Heat exhaustion is severe and can lead to needing emergency
medical treatment. The signs of this are:
• Heavy sweating
• Cold, pale and clammy skin
• Fast, weak pulse
• Nausea or vomiting
Please know the signs of what to look for and know when to call 911. Make sure that we are looking out for each
and everyone of our community members.
For more information on heat illness and how to best prepare yourself, please visit Redcross.org for more.
We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend!
Your friends at the Burgaw Fire Department
A Message From the Burgaw Fire Department
• Muscle Cramps
• Tiredness or weakness
• Dizziness, Headache-Pasing out.

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GET FIT
WITH US
Register at
burgawnc.gov/
register
Spring Boot Camp
Saturdays in May
9:00-10:00 am
Burgaw Town Center
Amber Ostheim, Instructor
Yoga
May 2, 9, 14, 28
6:00-7:00 pm
Burgaw Community House
Karen Lepree, Instructor
Intermediate Step Aerobics
Mondays in May
6:15-7:15 pm
Burgaw Town Center
Tameka Devane, Instructor
Advanced Step Aerobics
Wednesdays in May
6:00-7:00 pm
Burgaw Town Center
Tameka Devane, Instructor

TOWN, OF Wr al FSENTS
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Good Toun Year Round
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Help us TURN OUR TOWN BLUE as we celebrate the OWS
NC Blueberry Festival! We encourage residents iaeayy sil read
and business owners to decorate homes and beginning May 13th
while supplies last!
store fronts with all things blue - bows, lights, 3
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flags, and blue decor galore!
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Let's see who can be the most BLUE! Register your decorated home or business
on the town's website at burgawnc.gov for a chance to win a gift basket full of
festival themed goodies, Town of Burgaw swag, gift cards, coupons and more!
Registration will open on May 13th and close at 12 noon on June 12th. Judging will occur on June 12th
and the winners will be announced during the concert on June 13th at the Courthouse Square.
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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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