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September 14 | 9:00 AM
Community Clean Up Day
September 14 | 7:30 PM
Murder Mystery Dinner
September 17 | 10 AM-12 PM
Chat with the Chiefs
September 18 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
September 19 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
September 28 | 10 AM-3 PM
Touch a Truck
October 3 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development
Authority Meeting
October 4 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee
Meeting
October 4 | 11 AM-1 PM
Shred & E-Recycle Event
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Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | September 9-13, 2024
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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.
Stop by Brown Dog Coffee on
September 17th between 10 AM
and 12 PM for a chat with the
Burgaw Police Chief Jim Hock
and Fire Chief Johnathan
Prevatte. This is a great opportunity to ask
questions about operations of our public safety
departments, general safety questions, or bring
your concerns to our attention. If you are not able
to drop in on this date, we plan to hold “Chat with
the Chiefs” several times throughout the year.
Drop in to Chat with the Chiefs
on September 17
As part of the NC Fall
Litter Sweep Campaign,
the Town of Burgaw will
be hosting a Town -wide
Clean Up Day on Saturday,
September 14th.
Volunteers are needed to
help collect trash around
town. The Plastic Ocean
Project will be assisting by
supplying gloves, bags,
grabbers and safety vests
for the volunteers during
the event. Those planning
to assist should meet at
Town Hall, located at 109
N. Walker Street, at 9 AM.
Groups will then be
assigned to various areas
in town to help pick up
trash. We hope everyone
will consider doing their
part to help protect the
environment and help us
keep Burgaw clean and
beautiful!
Community
Clean Up Day
Saturday,
September 14
Now seeking applications for
citizens advisory committees
Town welcome signs got a new coat of paint, thanks to our
Beautification Committee and Facilities & Grounds Department
Welcome to Burgaw

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We remember the individuals
who tragically lost their lives
23 years ago on 9/11/2001.
Crews conducted a special
workout honoring all those
who gave their lives and we
had the privilege of flying the
flag over our town's 9/11
memorial event.
We celebrate the
remarkable achievement
of our Fire Marshal, who
has successfully obtained
the North Carolina Level 3
Fire Inspector certification.
Fire Marshal Kratovel was
acknowledged at the town
board meeting for her
steadfast pursuit of
knowledge and education,
a reflection of her
devotion to providing the
highest level of service to
our community.
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Remembering 9/11
Burgaw Fire Chief Prevatte
and Fire Marshal Kratovel
Congratulations Did you know there is actually a North Carolina General Statue
(20-162(b)) that states “no person shall park a vehicle or permit
it to stand, whether attended or unattended, upon any public
vehicular area, street, highway or roadway in any area
designated as a fire lane”?
The Fire Lane is a designated spot that allows fire
responders unobstructed access to a building in the
event of an emergency. These lanes are part of the
buildings fire protection design.
We want to remind everyone to please
not park in these lanes. If you are caught
in violation of same, you may be
responsible for a ticketed $100 fine.
DID YOU KNOW? Fire Lane Edition

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M O V I E S
AT D E E S
PA R K
Movies begin at dusk. Bring lawn chairs,
blankets and snacks!
Dees Park, 105 W. Courthouse Ave.
Burgaw Parks, Recreation &
Tourism presents
OCT. 4 OCT. 18
CONSTITUTION WEEK 2024
WHEREAS: The Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of our liberties, embodies the principles of limited
government in a Republic dedicated to rule by law; and
WHEREAS: September 17, 2024, marks the two hundred thirty -sixth anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United
States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS: It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary, and
to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate it; and
WHEREAS: Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America
designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week,
NOW, THEREFORE I, Olivia Dawson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Town of Burgaw do hereby
proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms
guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Town of Burgaw, North Carolina to be affixed
this 26th day of August in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-four.
Mayor Olivia Dawson
MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION

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PA R K S F O UN DATI O N O F BURGA W
www.burgawparks.com
Meet our Foundation Secretary!
Rebekah Barnhill resides in Wilmington and is married to
Corey Barnhill, a Burgaw native and operator of Cardinal
Foods, LLC. Rebekah ’s sole purpose for participating on
the board is to help raise funds to provide the families in
the community with the best resources possible.
Fun Fact about Rebekah:
She is the mother of three beautiful children.
We’re making a splash!
We are excited to announce the
launching of our community -wide
splash pad fundraiser. The project is
currently proposed to be installed at
Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park
located at 307 N. Walker Street.
The foundation has set a fundraising
goal of $150,000 to match with grants
offered by the State of North Carolina,
bringing the project total to around
$347,000.
This project is completely dependent
on the support and contributions of
community members, businesses, and
local organizations. To accomplish this
goal and fulfill the needs of our
community members, the Foundation
is encouraging all those willing and
able to make a financial contribution
to this project.
To learn more about this project, visit
the Parks Foundation of Burgaw
website at burgawparks.com.

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JOIN US IN DOWNTOWN BURGAW FOR
OCTOBER 11: THE TURKEY BUZZARDS
OCTOBER 25: FOLKSWAGON
Concerts are 6:30-8:30 pm
Vendors open at 5:30 pm
This event is hosted by the Town of Burgaw,
Burgaw Brewing, Brown Dog Coffee Co., and se
the Burgaw Parks Foundation
vendor registration available at burgawparks.com/autumn-concerts
LIVE MUSIC + BEER » VENDORS » COFFEE CAMPER
burgawne.gov | 910-300-6401 | recreation@burgawnc.gov
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FEATURING
5K Race | Mini Golf
Craft Vendors | Live Music
Costume Contest | Kids Entertainment
Kids One Mile Race | Pumpkin Decorating
And More!
Pender County Courthouse Square
October 19, 2024 | 10:00 am-6:00 pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO
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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