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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | April 21-25, 2025
for making a difference!
On Wednesday, April 23rd, town staff attended an
Administrative Professionals Day Lunch hosted by the
Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce at the Historic Depot.
Thank you for all you do for the Town of Burgaw!
The Arbor Day Foundation named
Burgaw a 2024 Tree City USA in honor
of its commitment to plant, grow and
maintain trees to benefit its
community.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a
mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate
trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and
partners has helped the organization plant more than
500 million trees in forests and communities across
more than 60 countries since 1972. The Tree City USA
program has recognized cities and towns that leverage
urban forestry to enhance the livability and sustainability
of their local area for over 40 years.
“We all have a role to play in shaping our future and tree
champions like Burgaw are leading the way, ” said
Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the
Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are critical infrastructure,
building resiliency and fostering good health in our
nation’s cities. We ’re proud Burgaw is among the Arbor
Day Foundation ’s growing network of communities
dedicated to creating positive impact through trees.”
In cities and neighborhoods, trees are proven to help
mitigate the urban heat island effect, reduce stormwater
runoff, improve air quality, and boost mental and
physical health. When the right trees are planted in the
right places, they can also reduce traffic noise, increase
property values, and lower energy costs for
homeowners.
To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold
four core standards including maintaining a tree board
or department, having a community tree ordinance,
spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and
participating in an Arbor Day Celebration.
Burgaw earns 2024 Tree City USA
recognition from Arbor Day
Foundation

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
May 22 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Summer on the Square Concert: The Pink Slips
Courthouse Square
May 26
Town offices closed for Memorial Day
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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.
Pender County Municipal Association
Annual Meeting and Dinner
On April 23rd, Town of Burgaw Elected Officials and Town Staff
attended the annual meeting and dinner hosted this year by the
Town of Topsail Beach. Ryan Vincent with Vincent Valuations was the
guest speaker for the evening and spoke about the property
reappraisal process for Pender County.

The Town of Burgaw is currently accepting
applications for one (1) vacancy on the Planning
Board for the ETJ Position. 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 accepting
applications for
Planning Board
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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
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.
The weather is getting warmer and
pools are popping up all over town.
Be sure to contact us before you
start filling your swimming pool.
Each year, we like to remind our
residents that an adjustment can be
made to the sewer portion of their
utility bill when filling a pool – only if
accurate meter readings are on file! So, before you turn the water
on, call us so we can obtain an accurate reading before and after
filling your pool. For questions regarding pool fills, please contact
our Customer Service Representative at 663-3445.
Contact us before filling your pool

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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.
Aiden C. Radke
JUNIOR
FIREFIGHTER
CAMP
Spots still open,
so register now!
Senior Fire
Extinguisher Class
April 23, 2025

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

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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