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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
October 4 | Dusk
Movie in Dees Park
October 8 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners
Meeting
October 11 | 6:30 PM
Autumn Concert
UPCOMI NG
Town of Burgaw Weekly Newsletter | September 16-20, 2024
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The scammers are
utilizing Duke Energy ’s
name and threatening
to shut off services to
the location if payment
isn’t made to them over
the phone via credit
card. Burgaw Police
Department has spoken
with Duke Energy who
advised that they will
not call for billing issues
and will contact you by
mail only. As a
reminder, never give
out personal or financial
information to anyone
that you aren ’t sure of,
especially if you didn ’t
initiate contact with
them. If you are
contacted by this or any
other scam, hang up
and call your local law
enforcement agency for
assistance.
The Burgaw Police
Department has
been notified of a
telephone scam that
has been active.
Be sure to grab your
friends and come to
the Burgaw Town
Center on Fridays
between 10am -12pm
for a fun time of
coffee and games!
This is a perfect time for senior citizens to relax,
chat, play games and enjoy some free coffee. This
activity is open to seniors ages 55+ free of charge.
Game time is every Friday morning from 10:00 AM
to 12:00 PM at the Burgaw Town Center, located at
108 E. Wilmington Street. No need to register – just
drop in! For more information, call the Burgaw
Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department at 661 -
3100.
Calling all seniors to join the fun
on Fridays
Have sensitive documents that need to be
shredded or an old TV laying around that needs to
be tossed? If so, now is your chance to dispose of
them properly! Come by Friday, October 4th
between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to have your
documents shredded on -site and/or drop off any
electronics you need to dispose of. This service is
free to town residents and will be held in the Town
Hall parking lot, located at 109 N. Walker Street.
The next Shred & E -Recycle Event will be held in
spring 2025. For questions, contact Kristin Wells,
Town Clerk, at 910 -663-
3441 or by email at
kwells@burgawnc.gov.
Shred & E-Recycling event
scheduled for October 4

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.
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Now seeking
applications for citizens
advisory committees
Join us in Downtown Burgaw on October 19!
The following items will be heard for consideration at the Town of
Burgaw Board of Commissioners Meeting on October 8, 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 of a text amendment to the Unified Development
Ordinance requested by Planning Staff to amend Section 8.15, to add rec-
reational and vacation camps (except campgrounds) as a use in the I -1
and O&I. Assigned staff: Ron Meredith, rmeredith@burgawnc.gov,
910.663.3451.
ITEM 2: Consideration of a text amendment to the Unified Development
Ordinance requested by Planning Staff to amend Section 8.15 use stand-
ards, to modify language related to the Bars, Cocktail Lounge, and/or
Nightclubs use in the (PUD) (B-1, B-2) and to modify separations between
uses. Assigned staff: Ron Meredith, rmeredith@burgawnc.gov,
910.663.3451.
Notice of Public Hearings

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Happy Friday, everyone!
Did you know this past week is National Child Passenger Safety Week?
We want to remind everyone that we are a registered checking station
and have 6 certified technicians that can check your car seats if you are
unsure. We have educational materials as well!
Below we have added some booster seat tips from the Safe Kids website.
Visit safekids.org for additional tips as well.
Don’t forget we are one week closer
to our Touch-a-Truck event that is
being hosted on Saturday, September
28th, from 10am-3pm at the Pender
Memorial Ball Park. Make sure to take
some time to come see us and all of
our community partners who help us
in our daily lives!
HAPPENING SOON
We want to give a huge round of
applause to Driver Operator Ivy
Floyd for passing Qualification
school and becoming certified as
a Firefighter I & II Instructor. This
is a major accomplishment and
one we are so very proud of her
for. All of her hard work and
dedication is paying off!
Congratulations!

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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
Chat
with
the
Chiefs
September 17
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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PA R K S F O UN DATI O N O F BURGA W
www.burgawparks.com
Meet Foundation Member, Desmond
Jordan!
Desmond is the husband of Gwenetta Jordan and the proud father
of four children. Born and raised in Rocky Point, NC, Desmond was
a highly successful multiple sport athlete and was awarded a
scholarship to Winston Salem State University to play football and
was later allowed the opportunity to play professional football.
Desmond now resides in Burgaw, NC, and owns and operates a
local gym, The House of Gains.
Fun Fact about Desmond:
He is a professional powerlifter and a two-time drug-tested USPA National Champion and
IPL World Champion
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.

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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