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July 4
Town offices closed in
observance of Independence
Day
July 4 | 10:00 AM
4th of July Parade
July 9 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Meeting
July 11 | 6:30 PM
Summer on the Square
Concert
July 12 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee
Meeting
July 18 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
July 25 | 6:30 PM
Summer on the Square
Concert
UPCOMI NG
Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | June 24-28, 2024
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Dear Residents,
The warmth of summer is here, and our
summer is filled with festivals, summer
concerts, and summer activities that make our
community special.
I am filled with pride and gratitude for our
wonderful community. Here in Burgaw, we
cherish the spirit of community that makes
our town so special and our celebrations
embody the values of small-town hospitality.
As we celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, whether
you enjoy a backyard barbecue, our small-town parade down our
charming streets, family gatherings, or a spectacular fireworks
display, this day is about coming together to celebrate the
American spirit and a day to honor our history and the sacrifices
made by those who fought for our independence.
Explore our local shops, enjoy the summer events and activities,
and stroll through our scenic streets.
Let's support our local businesses and participate in community
events that keep our town vibrant.
We thank you for being part of this town and wish you all a joyful
and safe Fourth of July.
Happy Fourth of July, Burgaw!
Mayor Olivia Dawson
Happy Independence Day!
Town offices will be closed Thursday, July 4,
2024 in observance of Independence Day
Land of the Free, Home of the Brave
A Message from Our Mayor

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We welcome all golf carts, bikes, roller skates, pedestrians and any other non-powered
wheeled device to participate! Please decorate your wheels and dress up in all things
red, white and blue! No registration required, just show up at the Train Depot at 9:45 AM.
DO WNTO WN BURGA W | JULY 4TH | 10:00 AM
TAKE NOTE OF THIS
YEAR’S NEW PARADE
ROUTE!
4th of July Parade
Celebrate with us!
Join us for free popsicles and water spraying from the fire truck for
the kids following the parade at the Train Depot!

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HEAT HEALTH ALERT
The NC Department of Health and Human Services Climate and Health Program
has issued a heat-health alert for Pender County June 28-30. Don’t wait until heat
arrives to begin protecting yourself. If the forecast calls for extreme heat, begin
preparing NOW. Stay Weather-Ready. https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat
Heat of this magnitude can be dangerous to your health, particularly for people who are more exposed to
extreme heat or more sensitive to extreme heat. This includes:
• People without access to air conditioning
• People working or exercising outdoors
• Older adults
• Pregnant women
• People with disabilities
• People with underlying health conditions
• People who live alone
To prevent heat-related illness:
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Avoid caffeinated, sugary, or alcoholic drinks
• Reduce outdoor activities
• Stay in air-conditioning as much as possible
• Watch for symptoms of heat-related illness
• Stay informed
BURGAW FIRE DEPARTMENT
Junior Firefighter Camps

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SENIOR GAMES
Please note there will be no Friday Senior
Games during the month of July. Games
will resume on Fridays in August.
Vendor Registration and
Register at
BURGAWNC.GOV/AUTUMNFEST
P E N D E R C O U N T Y C T P S U R V E Y
The Transportation Planning Division of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in cooperation with
Pender County and its municipalities, and the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization, is developing a Comprehensive
Transportation Plan (CTP) for Pender County. The Pender County CTP will be a multi -modal plan that identifies the
existing and future transportation system, including highways, public transportation, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian
facilities and the ferry system that serve the current and anticipated travel demand. This will be a long -range plan that
identifies major transportation improvements that will be needed over the next 30 years. This survey is a means of
identifying transportation issues that are important to the citizens, officials and businesses in and around Pender
County. Your input is vital in developing a plan that meets the future needs of the people who live, work or visit in
Pender County.
The online survey can be completed at: http://metroquestsurvey.com/vb8o8s
MEETING NOTICES
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The July Tourism Development Authority meeting
has been canceled. The next regular meeting will
be held on August 1, 2024 at 8:30 AM at the
Burgaw Town Center, located at 108 E.
Wilmington Street. All interested parties are
invited to attend.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
The next regular Beautification Committee
meeting will be rescheduled from July 5, 2024 to
July 12, 2024 at 8:30 AM. This meeting will be
held at the Burgaw Town Center, 108 E.
Wilmington Street, Burgaw. All interested parties
are invited to attend.

We are currently transitioning to a new Solid Waste and Recycling contractor, Wall Recycling, LLC, for all
residential and commercial waste services. There will be no increase in garbage or recycling rates with this
change. Wall Recycling, LLC will be providing all new 96 -gallon garbage and recycling carts to all residences
and businesses within the town limits that currently have carts. Distribution of the new carts will be
completed by the end of June. Below is a transition timeline:
• You should have received new trash and recycle carts —please begin using these carts for the first pick
up by Wall Recycling on July 3! Trash carts are black with a black lid and recycle carts are black with a
blue lid. A calendar and information from Wall Recycling should have been attached to your new roll
cart.
• Town-wide recycling will be picked up every other Wednesday beginning July 3. There will no longer be
alternating east and west side recycling weeks.
• GFL is currently picking up all of their trash and recycling roll carts in town. Please make sure these are
by the curb to be picked up if you still have them.
NE W TRASH & RECYCLI NG SERVI CE
All customer service complaints will be transferred to Wall Recycling directly. New
customers will still call Town Hall to set up service. Any customers with missed
pickups, broken carts, complaints or concerns need to call Wall Recycling directly
at (910) 444-7777.
I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON
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.
Now seeking applicants
to serve on citizen
advisory boards
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A TTENTI ON TOWN
BUSI NESS OWNERS
An important message from the
Burgaw Police Department
The Burgaw Police Department would like to
remind merchants and business owners to keep
their contact information updated in case of
emergencies. Having up-to-date information on
file is extremely helpful for Burgaw Officers should
they need to contact business owners for an alarm
call, suspicious activity, unlocked doors, etc.
Please visit burgawnc.gov/182/police and
complete the “Merchants and Business Owners
Contact Info Form”.
For questions or assistance, please contact the
Burgaw Police Department at 910-259-4924.

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.
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
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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