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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | May 12-16, 2025
Mayor Dawson has been chosen to serve as
vice president of the N.C. Mayors Association
for the next year.
Dawson’s selection was announced during the
organization’s annual business meeting as a
part of the N.C. League of Municipalities ’
CityVision annual conference held in Greenville
recently.
“It’s an honor to be named Vice President of
the N.C. Mayors Association Board of
Directors,” said Mayor Dawson. “I look
forward to working alongside fellow mayors from across our great
state to strengthen our organization, communities, advocate for
local leadership, and shape policies that make a lasting impact on
the future of North Carolina.”
In addition to Dawson ’s selection, Broadway Mayor Donald Andrews
was chosen as NCMA President. He replaces Parmele Mayor Jerry
McCrary in the position. A new member selected to the Board of
Directors is Granite Quarry Mayor Brittany Barnhardt.
At the annual meeting, Andrews noted the importance of the
involvement of mayors from across the state in the organization,
emphasizing how collaboration can lead to idea -sharing that has real
benefits for cities, towns and their residents.
“By working together, we can ensure that the unique needs and
priorities of our cities and towns are heard and addressed at every
level of government. The friendships and collaboration formed here
are the foundation for innovative solutions and collective progress, ”
Andrews said.
N.C. Mayors Association is an affiliate organization of the North
Carolina League of Municipalities formed specifically to offer
opportunities for mayors across the state to network, improve the
understanding of municipal government, and work to make their
communities better together.
Mayor Dawson Named Vice President of NC
Mayors Association Board of Directors

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; event full.
Burgaw Town Center
May 22 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Summer on the Square Concert: The Pink Slips
Courthouse Square
May 24 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Touch-A-Truck Event
Pender Memorial Park
May 26
Town offices closed for Memorial Day
May 27 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bow Making Class
Pre-registration required; class full.
Burgaw Town Center
June 5 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
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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
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Autumn Tyde
SUMMER ON THE SQUARE
This week, the Town of Burgaw proudly
joins the nation in honoring the service
and sacrifice of law enforcement officers
across the country—and especially the
dedicated men and women who serve
right here in Burgaw.
To our officers: thank you for your
unwavering commitment to keeping our
community safe. Your courage, integrity,
and hard work do not go unnoticed.
We also pause to remember those who
made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of
duty. Their legacy lives on in the
communities they protected.

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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NOTI CE OF SPECI AL MEETI NG
The Board of Commissioners will have a special
meeting on May 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM for the purpose of
holding 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.go
v so we can add your
address to the ‘no-
spray’ areas.
For questions or
concerns, please call
259-2901.
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.
Internet Purchase Exchange location
at Burgaw Police Department

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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

Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism Activities and Events
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BLUEBERRY
BINGO
June 17th
6:00 PM
Historic Train
Depot
Doors open at 5:45 PM
$10 per person, includes
3 reusable bingo cards
REGISTER ONLINE AT
BURGAWNC.GOV/REGISTER
Pre-registration is required!
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. We will
have game time 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

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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