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August 27 | 2:00 PM
Special Board of
Commissioners Meeting:
Work Session
August 30 | Dusk
Movie in Dees Park
September 2
Town offices closed in
observance of Labor Day
September 5 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development
Authority Meeting
September 5 | 9:00 AM
Coffee & Conversation
September 6 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee
Meeting
September 6 | Dusk
Movie in Dees Park
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Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | August 19-23, 2024
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Mayor Dawson chosen to serve on Legislative Committee
for the NC League of Municipalities
The North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) has
announced the membership of its latest Legislative Policy
Committee. Mayor Dawson was chosen as a member as they
recently announced the appointments to the 65 -member
committee.
The Legislative Policy Committee plays a crucial role in shaping
the legislative agenda for municipalities across North Carolina.
Comprised of mayors, council members, and other municipal
leaders from across the state, the committee is responsible for
developing policy positions on key issues that impact cities and
towns. The committee ’s work is vital in advocating for the needs and priorities of
North Carolina’s municipalities at the state and federal levels.
Mayor Dawson also serves as a Board of Director member of the NC Mayors
Association with the NCLM.
As the warm days of summer continue, we’re reminded of the simple pleasures of a well-
kept lawn. Our lawns not only enhance the beauty of our community but also contribute
to our overall quality of life. However, it’s essential to be aware of local regulations and
take responsibility for our outdoor spaces.
Help us keep our town beautiful
Why Lawn Care Matters:
1. Community Pride: A neatly mowed lawn reflects pride in our town.
Let’s create a positive impression for visitors and neighbors alike.
2. Property Values: Well-maintained lawns positively impact
property values. When we all contribute, everyone benefits.
3. Health and Safety: Overgrown grass can harbor pests and pose
safety risks. Regular mowing keeps our environment safe and
enjoyable.
SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 14
VISIT BURGAWNC.GOV FOR MORE INFO
COMMUNITY
CLEAN UP
DAY
MEET AT 9AM AT TOWN HALL

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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Special Meeting Notice
The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on August 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the
Burgaw Town Center, located at 108 E. Wilmington Street. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a work
session to discuss priorities and projects of the town. All interested parties are invited to attend.
PATRIOT DAY
JOI N US FOR A MOMENT OF
REMEMBRANCE
Memorial Ceremony
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM
HISTORIC TRAIN DEPOT
115 S. DICKERSON STREET
MOVIES
AT DEES
PARK
Movies begin at dusk. Bring lawn
chairs, blankets and snacks!
Dees Park, 105 W. Courthouse Ave.
Burgaw Parks, Recreation &
Tourism presents
AUG. 30 SEPT. 6
OCT. 4 OCT. 18
P U B L I C N OT I C E
THE PARKING LOT AT HARRELL PARK
WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, AUGUST 26
FROM 8AM-5PM FOR PARKING SPACE
STRIPING.
Thank you for your cooperation.

School starts again soon in Pender
County. Please be aware of our children as
they board and unload from our
public school buses. North Carolina General
Statute states “When a school bus is
displaying its mechanical stop signal or
flashing red lights and the bus is stopped for
the purpose of receiving or discharging
passengers, the driver of any other vehicle
that approaches the school bus from any
direction on the same street, highway, or
public vehicular area shall bring that other
vehicle to a full stop and shall remain
stopped. The driver of the other vehicle shall
not proceed to move, pass, or attempt to
pass the school bus until after the
mechanical stop signal has been withdrawn,
the flashing red stoplights have been turned
off, and the bus has started to move. ” The
statute continues to say “ the driver of a
vehicle traveling in the opposite direction
from the school bus, upon any road, highway
or city street that has been divided into two
roadways, so constructed as to separate
vehicular traffic between the two roadways by
an intervening space (including a center lane
for left turns if the roadway consists of
at least four more lanes ) or by a physical
barrier, need not stop upon meeting and
passing any school bus that has stopped in
the roadway across the dividing space or
physical barrier. ” (§ 20 -217). If anyone has
any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact the Burgaw Police Department. See
the brochure to the right supplied by the NC
DMV School Bus & Traffic Safety Section.
SCHOOL BUS STOP LAW
Registration for Christmas on the Square is now open to vendors. This event is $75.00 for
a 10x10 booth space and is open to art and crafts vendors and non -profits only
(handmade, hand crafted items only). The event will be hosted on the Pender County
Courthouse Square on December 7 th from 10:00am -4:00pm. Register now at
BurgawNC.gov/Register. This event is hosted by the Town of Burgaw Parks, Recreation,
and Tourism Department with proceeds benefiting the Parks Foundation of Burgaw.
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Christmas on the Square event
Calling vendors for the annual

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The Parks Foundation website is now ready!
Check out our upcoming projects and
events planned for Burgaw. Make sure to
share with your friends and family.
Join the Parks
Foundation as a vendor
during the Autumn
Concerts being held on
October 11th and 25th.
Event will be hosted in
conjunction with the
Town of Burgaw, Brown
Dog Coffee Company,
and Burgaw Brewing.
Vendor space is $25.00
for a 10x10 space.
PARK S F OUNDATION OF BURGAW
www.burgawparks.com
REGISTER TODAY
burgawparks.com/
autumn-concerts
AUTUMN
CONCERTS

Don’t forget to get your Murder Mystery tickets for a “killer” good time!
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October 19, 2024 | 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Downtown Burgaw
Craft Vendors
Non Profit Vendors
Car Show Entries
burgawnc.gov/ autumnfest
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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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