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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | April 28-May 2, 2025
Happy Friday and Happy May!
Spring is in full bloom, and there’s no better way to celebrate than at the
Pender Spring Fest —a beloved annual tradition, this weekend. Come
celebrate and be a part of the activities Friday evening and Saturday.
Myself, Mayor Pro -Tem Malloy, and Commissioner Pearsall spent time
representing our community this week at the NCLM CityVision
Conference 2025—a gathering of passionate leaders from across North
Carolina who are all working toward the same goal: building stronger, smarter, and more vibrant towns
and cities.
Next week we look forward to recognizing our town's small businesses during Small Business Week. As
Mayor of the Town of Burgaw, it is my honor to recognize and celebrate National Small Business Week —
May 4th through the 10th, a dedicated time to uplift and appreciate the small businesses that serve as
the backbone of our community.
We are proud to see how these occasions continue to bring our community together and showcase what
makes Burgaw special.
A Message from the Mayor
Mayor Dawson
Street Dance ~ Friday, May 2nd from 6-9 PM
Handmade, Homemade, & Homegrown Vendors
Saturday, May 3rd from 9 AM-4 PM
Downtown Burgaw | Come join the fun!
The Town of Burgaw is a sponsor of this event.
Pender Spring Fest

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
Advance tickets required
Historic Train Depot
May 19 | 9:00 AM
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting:
Budget Work Session
Burgaw Town Center
May 21 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
Pre-registration required
Burgaw Town Center
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
Courthouse Square from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Food trucks will be on site!
May 22
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The Pink Slips
June 5
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Thirsty Horses
June 19
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Chocolate Chip and Co
July 17
-
Autumn Tyde
MAYOR’S PROCLAMATI ON
SUMMER ON THE SQUARE
WHEREAS America’s strongest economic growth in almost 42
years has been driven by the resilience of our small businesses
that, despite a worldwide pandemic, continue to pioneer
innovative solutions to our country ’s greatest challenges and
create opportunities for families and workers; and
WHEREAS small businesses remain the heartbeat of our
communities and the American economy, employing more than
half of our Nation ’s workers, inventing and innovating to launch
new technologies and create new American-led industries,
enriching our Main Streets, making parts and products in
America to fuel our supply chains, and building our Nation ’s
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS historic investments made through the President’s
American Rescue Plan, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,
CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act will ensure
small businesses have access to federal capital support, technical
assistance, contracting opportunities, and other resources to
help lead the way as we rebuild America’s roads and bridges and
build a clean energy economy for the future; and
WHEREAS when we support small businesses, jobs are created,
and local communities preserve their unique culture; and
WHEREAS entrepreneurship continues to be one of the best
pathways to the American Dream, evidenced by the remarkable
small business boom, with more than 10.5 million Americans
applying to start a business since January 20, 2021 — more than
in any other two-year period in American history; and
WHEREAS by renewing our commitment to supporting small
businesses, we can maintain our global competitiveness and
build a stronger Nation where everyone can succeed - from the
bottom up and middle out; and
WHEREAS the President of the United States has proclaimed
National Small Business Week every year since 1963 to highlight
the programs and services available to entrepreneurs through
the U.S. Small Business Administration and other government
agencies; and
WHEREAS the Town of Burgaw supports and joins in this national
effort to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the
American economy and their importance to ensuring that our
local communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are
today.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Olivia Dawson, Mayor of the Town of
Burgaw, do hereby proclaim May 4 through May 10, 2025, as
National Small Business Week.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, this 1st day of May, 2025.
Mayor Dawson
National Small
Business Week 2025

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
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
The Special Board of Commissioners meeting originally advertised for May 5,
2025 has been rescheduled for May 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The purpose of
this meeting is to hold 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 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
TOWN WIDE
MOSQUITO
SPRAYING
We would like to remind
our residents if you have
beehives or other
sensitive wildlife that can
be affected by the
chemicals used in
mosquito spraying, please
let us know by emailing
your name, address, and
phone number to
cabbood@burgawnc.gov
so we can add your
address to the ‘no-spray’
areas.
For questions or concerns,
please call 259-2901.
Did you know...
It is against the Town’s Municipal Code to deposit your grass clippings and other yard waste into the road. Grass clippings
are made mostly of water and can create unsafe road conditions especially for motorcycle and bicycle riders.
Yard debris build up can also get caught in the Town’s storm drain system and can cause drainage issues and localized
flooding.
Instead, you can…
• Take a few passes near the roadway with an unenclosed blower towards your yard.
• Bag your clippings and other yard waste to be picked up by Public Works.
• Mix grass clippings with leaves and soil to make a backyard compost pile.
• Leave the clippings on your lawn allowing grass clippings to decompose and release
water and nutrients back into your lawn’s soil.
We encourage everyone to help the Town maintain a safe roadway environment for all users!

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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
Aiden C. Radke
JUNIOR
FIREFIGHTER
CAMP
We are very
honored to
announce that we
have spots open
still and if you
haven’t
registered your
child due to
limited funds, we
have a couple of
amazing people
who have stepped
up to sponsor
some kids to
enjoy our camp
experience!
If you have a
child who is
interested in
camp, please
reach out to us at
910-259-7494!

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
Attention Seniors: There will be no
Coffee & Games on Friday, May 9th

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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