OurTown

August 1 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development
Authority Meeting
August 2 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee
Meeting
August 9 | 4:00-8:00 PM
Summer Sunset Market
August 12 | 5:30 PM
Parks & Recreation Advisory
Committee Meeting
August 13 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Meeting
August 15 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
August 15 | 6:30 PM
Summer on the Square
Concert (Rescheduled from
July 25)
UPCOMI NG
Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | July 22-26, 2024
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Our T own
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
CHRISTMAS
in July
Beautification Committee presents
The official 2023 Town of
Burgaw Christmas Ornament
is on sale through the end of
July for a special sale price!
One for $15 or Two for $25
Purchase at Town Hall by cash, check or card.
Summer Sunset Market to be held August 9 on
Courthouse Avenue in Downtown Burgaw
The Burgaw Tourism Development Authority is excited to announce
their next seasonal market will be taking place from 4-8 PM on August 9,
2024. This market will be held on Courthouse Avenue instead of the
Depot this time, in collaboration with the monthly Cruise In sponsored
by the Downtown Business Association. Enjoy bluegrass music, craft
vendors, and a food truck on site. Vendor applications are now available for vendors
offering homegrown and handmade items. Vendors can register at burgawnc.gov/
market.
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 Purchase Exchange
location

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N O T I C E O F S P E C I A L M E E T I N G
The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners
will hold a special meeting on August 15, 2024
at 5:30 PM in conjunction with the regularly
scheduled Planning Board meeting. The
purpose of this meeting is for training on quasi
-judicial procedures. The meeting will be held
at the Burgaw Town Center, 108 E.
Wilmington Street, Burgaw. All interested
parties are invited to attend.
We encourage our citizens to always make sure to stay
aware by following us on Facebook and our website for
important updates regarding severe weather and town
emergencies. Town staff urges our 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 our website at
BurgawNC.gov, click “I want to” menu at the top of the
homepage, then click “Sign up for CodeRED Emergency
Notifications.” You may contact Town Hall at 259 -2151
for questions or assistance.
STAY ALERT,
INFORMED
AND SAFE
The Town offers excellent benefits such as paid vacation, paid sick
leave, paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance,
Longevity pay, 401K retirement plan, and NC State Retirement
plan. For more information, please visit burgawnc.gov/jobs.
Current Employment
Opportunities:
• Patrol Officer
• Water & Sewer Superintendent
• Equipment Operator
Looking for a rewarding career?
Consider joining the Town of Burgaw!
Fall Shred &
E-Recycle Event
Friday, October 4
11 AM—1 PM
Town Hall Parking Lot
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The following item will be heard for
consideration at the Town of Burgaw Board of
Commissioners Meeting on August 13, 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.
Item 1: Consideration for a wall mural in the B -1,
Central Business District, located at 101 S Wright
St. (Pin: 3229 -33-0288-0000). The request would
permit a wall mural to be placed on the exterior of
the building facing W. Wilmington St.

The Burgaw Police Department Presents
mwlf
Backicok
SCHOOL
GIVEAWAY
Apply at the Burgaw Police
Department
109 N Walker St
Burgaw, NC
M-F 8-5PM
Applications due by
August 9th
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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.
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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Burgaw License Plate
Available for purchase
at Town Hall
$10