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NEWSLETTER
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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | April 14-17, 2025
Join us for a fun day giving back to the community you
love! We are asking for help from local corporations, civic
organizations, and the general public to assist us in staining
the fence, stage, picnic tables, posts, and planter boxes at
Dees Park on Saturday, April 26th between 10 AM and 2
PM. All materials will be provided by town staff and a hot
dog lunch will be served for those who are helping. For
questions, contact the Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Department at 910-300-9011.
We wish everyone a
Town offices will be closed on Friday, April 18th in observance of Easter
Thinking of
adding a
storage shed or
fence to your
property?
You will need a permit
from the Planning
Department before
starting any work. Zoning
Compliance Permit
applications can be
picked up at the Planning
& Inspections building
located at 103 N. Walker
Street next to Town Hall.
You can also download a
permit from the Planning
Department website
burgawnc.gov. Contact
the Planning &
Inspections office at 910-
663-3452 for more
information.
Historical photos, nature photos, photos from recent events, or buildings/landmarks
around town, send them in for a chance to be featured in our weekly newsletter, Our
Town, as well as on social media! Photos do not have to be professional quality -
phones take amazing photos these days!
Have a favorite photo of Our Town that you would like to
share with your community?
Photos can be sent, along with the name
for photo credit, to Town Clerk Kristin
Wells at kwells@burgawnc.gov. Please
note by submitting your photos, you're
agreeing to allow the Town of Burgaw to
feature your photos in our newsletter,
social media, marketing materials and on
the town's website. Beautiful evening stroll through downtown.
Photo Credit: Kathleen Justice
Community Beautification Project set for April 26 at
Dees Park on Courthouse Avenue

April 17 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
April 18
Town offices closed in observance of Easter
April 26 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Community Beautification Project
Dees Park on Courthouse Avenue
May 1 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Regular
Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
May 2 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
May 5 | 9:00 AM
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting–
Budget Work Session
Burgaw Town Center
May 10 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tea Party in the Park
Hankins Park
May 12 | 5:30 PM
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
May 13 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
May 15 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
May 17 | 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Adult Prom
Historic Train Depot
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UPCOMING
NOTICE OF SPECIAL M EETING
The Board of Commissioners will be having a special
meeting on May 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM for a Budget Work
Session in preparation of the FY 2025-2026 budget. This
meeting will be held at the Burgaw Town Center, 108 E.
Wilmington Street, Burgaw. All interested parties are
invited to attend.
The Town of Burgaw is a sponsor of this event.

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B U R G A W F I R E D E P A R T M E N T N E W S
We are so excited to
announce that
registration is now open
for the 2025 Aiden C.
Radke Junior Firefighter
Camp. Kids will learn
about general fire safety,
fire prevention, CPR and
first aid, fire extinguisher,
using tools, and more!
We will end the two-day
camp with a graduation
ceremony with parents
invited!
Spots are limited to 25
children for each camp,
so register today before
spots fill up!
Cost: $30
Cost of camp includes a
T-Shirt, water bottle, and
lunch both days.
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Registration
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Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism Activities and Events
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This one is for the little ones! Join us for a Tea Party in the Park on
May 10th from 10am-12pm at Hankins Park. Open to ages 0-7, this
day will be full of tea, cookies, ice cream, and other kid-friendly
outdoor activities! Wear your best tea party attire! Children must
be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event, but please
register at burgawnc.gov/register.
Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism presents
Registration
now open!
Enjoy a night of dancing,
drinks and hors d’oeuvres at
the Historic Burgaw Train
Depot on May 17th from 7-10
PM. Dress in your best
cocktail attire and join us for a
fun time!
Tickets are $30 per person
and include 3 drink tickets for
beer and wine.
Featuring
Acclaim DJ Entertainment
Burgaw Brewing
Diamond Catering
Mark your calendars for our Summer Concerts! All
concerts are held on the Courthouse Square from 6:30
PM to 8:30 PM. Food trucks will be on site!
May 22 - The Pink Slips
June 5 - Thirsty Horses
June 19 - Chocolate Chip and Co
July 17 - Autumn Tyde
SUMMER ON THE SQUARE
CONCERT SERIES
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CLASS
FOR SENIORS AGE 55+
April 23 | 10 AM
Burga w To wn Center
Registration is required! Call 910-661-3100.

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 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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