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June 6 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development
Authority Meeting
June 10 | 5:30 PM
Grand Opening of the
Burgaw Town Center
June 11 | 6:00 PM
Blueberry Bingo
June 12 | 6-8:30 PM
Puzzle Palooza
June 13 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Summer on the Square
Concert
June 14 | 7:00 PM
NC Blueberry Festival Kick Off
Concert
June 15 | 9:00 AM
NC Blueberry Festival
June 18 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Meeting
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Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | May 27-31, 2024
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MEETING NOTICES
The Beautification Committee meeting scheduled for June 7, 2024 has been
cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 12, 2024.
The regular June meeting for the Board of Commissioners will be held on June 18,
2024 instead of the usual second Tuesday.
It’s that time of year again! Help us turn our town blue as we
celebrate the annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival June 14-15!
The Town of Burgaw Beautification Committee encourage residents and business
owners to display all things blue in their yards and store fronts during the month of June
– blue bows, lights, flags and more!
Let’s see who can be most blue! Register your decorated home or business in our “Turn
Our Town Blue” Contest for a chance to win a gift basket full of festival themed goodies,
Town of Burgaw swag, gift cards, coupons and more! Register at burgawnc.gov/blue;
registration will close at noon on June 12. One winner from the residence category and
one winner from the business category will be announced during the concert on
Thursday, June 13 at the Courthouse Square.
For more information on Turn Our Town Blue, contact Kristin Wells at 910 -663-3441 or
email kwells@burgawnc.gov.
June is here! Help us Turn Our Town Blue!
Official grand opening of the town’s newest facility to be
held June 10
Town officials invite everyone for the grand opening of the town ’s newest facility,
Burgaw Town Center, located at 108 East Wilmington Street, on Monday, June 10, 2024.
The ribbon cutting will take place at 5:30 PM with refreshments following. All are
welcome to join us and take a tour of the facility.
This building was formally known as the “EMS Building,”
which was home to Pender Rescue Squad many years ago.
The newly renovated building is used for meetings, town
events and activities, and serve as the town ’s Emergency
Operations Center during natural disasters. The facility has
a large meeting room, conference room, full kitchen,
shower and restroom facilities, as well as office space for
the town Parks, Recreation & Tourism department.

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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
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.
Filling a pool soon?
NOW ACCEPTING CITIZEN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS
The Town of Burgaw is currently accepting applications for one (1)
vacancy on the Tourism Development Authority and one (1) vacancy on
the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. 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 by 5:00 PM on June 7, 2024.
It’s your doody to pick
up after your pet!
Town officials would like to remind our residents and visitors of our Pet
Waste Ordinance, which was approved in 2023. When not disposed of
properly, pet waste can be a danger to public health, have harmful
impacts to water quality and detract from the character of the
community. The Pet Waste Ordinance is a reminder that it is the
responsibility of any pet ’s owner or custodian to properly pick up after
and dispose of any pet waste deposits on public or private property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The following item will be heard for consideration at the Town of
Burgaw Board of Commissioners Meeting on June 18, 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.
Agenda Item 1: Consideration of a conditional district rezoning from RA,
Rural Agricultural, to R-20 (CZ), Residential Conditional District for a 487
-lot single-family residential subdivision located at 2630 NC HWY 53 W
(PIN: 3218 -28-4425-0000). Applicant: Elizabeth Shelton (D.R. Horton),
elshelton@drhorton.com, 910.515.9561. Assigned Staff: Ron Meredith,
rmeredith@burgawnc.gov, 910.663-3452.

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Hurricane season begins June 1st. Now is the time to make sure you know what to do before, during, and
after a storm. Things you should do to prepare for this hurricane season include:
• Develop an evacuation plan, making sure to account for your pets
• Assemble a disaster kit with non-perishable food, a good supply of water, batteries, chargers, a
radio and cash
• Get an insurance check-up and document your possessions
• Create a communication plan and emergency contact list to share with family and close friends
• Strengthen your home to improve the ability to withstand hurricane impacts.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today while shelves are still stocked and keep in mind that flood insurance
requires a 30-day waiting period. Find more information on how you can ensure you are weather ready this season at
weather.gov/wrn/summer-safety.
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE ARE YOU PREPARED?
Town officials encourage citizens to sign up with CodeRED®
Emergency Notifications. This program is free and easy to sign up.
You have the options to enter your phone numbers and/or email
address to receive critical notifications from the town, such as
severe weather alerts, important information, boil water
advisories, etc. Sign up today by visiting BurgawNC.gov and click
“Code Red Signup” at the bottom of the homepage.
Stay Alert with CodeRED®
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town’s first Summer on
the Square concert!
MAY 30, 2024

Month of June: Turn Our Town Blue
11:00 AM
6:00 PM
10:15 AM
11:15 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Blueberry Themed Paint Class Pender County Library
Blueberry Scholarship Pageant Penderlea Auditorium
Baby Storytime Pender County Library
Family Storytime Pender County Library
All About Blueberries Pender County Ag Building
Blueberry Bingo Historic Burgaw Train Depot
Puzzle Palooza Historic Burgaw Train Depot
Shades of Blue Art Reception Pender Arts Council
Blueberry Cornhole Tournament Courthouse Square
Summer on the Square Concert Courthouse Square
Blueberry Festival Opening Concert Courthouse Square
JUNE 15 NC BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
For more information about these events, go to VisitBurgawNC.com
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The Town of Burgaw is a sponsor of this event.

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We welcome all golf carts, bikes, rollerskates, pedestrians and
any other non- powered wheeled device to participate! No
registration required, just show up at the Train Depot at 9:45 AM.
VISIT BURGAWNC.GOV FOR PARADE ROUTE
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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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