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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | May 27-30, 2025
Hurricane Season is here: Are you ready?
Town officials encourage citizens to sign up with CodeRED® Emergency
Notifications. This program is free and easy to sign up. You have the
options to enter your phone
numbers and/or email address to
receive critical notifications from
the town, such as severe weather
alerts, important information, boil
water advisories, etc. Sign up
today by visiting BurgawNC.gov
and click “Code Red Signup” at the
bottom of the homepage.
Stay Alert with CodeRED®
Hurricane season begins June 1st. Now is the time to
make sure you know what to do before, during, and
after a storm. Things you should do to prepare for this
hurricane season include:
• Develop an evacuation plan, making sure to
account for your pets
• Assemble a disaster kit with non-perishable food,
a good supply of water, batteries, chargers, a
radio and cash
• Get an insurance check-up and document your possessions
• Create a communication plan and emergency contact list to share
with family and close friends
• Strengthen your home to improve the ability to withstand hurricane
impacts.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today while shelves are still
stocked and keep in mind that flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting
period. For more information and resources, visit burgawnc.gov.

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Bow Making Class
Thanks to those who
helped make blue bows
this past week in
preparation of “Turn Our
Town Blue” during the
month of June. Special
thanks to Kathleen Justice
for teaching the class!
Burgaw Police Department reminds residents to
register their golf carts
The Town of Burgaw offers an annual Golf Cart Registration Program that allows registered
golf carts to operate on streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or lower. This program
is designed to promote safety and compliance with local regulations while providing a
convenient transportation option for residents.
Registration Requirements
To legally operate a golf cart on public streets within town limits, owners must register their golf cart
annually with the Town of Burgaw, unless the cart is registered with a license tag from the NCDMV. The
registration process includes:
• Inspection by the Burgaw Police Department to ensure the cart meets all safety requirements.
• Proof of ownership and current liability insurance with coverage meeting or exceeding North Carolina motor
vehicle insurance requirements.
• Completion of a waiver of liability releasing the Town of Burgaw from any claims arising from golf cart
operation.
• Payment of an annual registration fee of $25.00 (subject to change per the annual fee schedule).
• Display of a valid permit/sticker on the driver’s side windshield of the cart.
For more information and to register your golf cart online, please visit burgawnc.gov/golfcart. You may also come by
the Burgaw Police Department, located at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, to
begin the registration process.

June 5 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
June 5 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Summer on the Square Concert: Thirsty
Horses
Courthouse Square
June 6 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
June 10 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
June 17 | 6:00 PM
Blueberry Bingo
Pre-registration required
Historic Train Depot
June 18 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
Pre-registration required
Burgaw Town Center
June 18 | 6:00 PM
Puzzle Palooza
Pre-registration required
Burgaw Town Center
June 19 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Summer on the Square Concert: Chocolate
Chip and Co
Courthouse Square
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UPCOMING
It’s almost June and we are excited to see Our Town
turn BLUE! The North Carolina Blueberry Festival is
just around the corner and the Town of Burgaw wants
to have a little fun since we are the host of the
festival each year! Let’s show our excitement for the
festival by turning our town blue during the month of
June! We encourage residents and business owners
to decorate their houses and businesses with all
things blue! We hope all of you will join in on the fun!
We
’
re Hiring
• Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker
• Equipment Operator
Visit us online for more information and to apply!
BURGAWNC.GOV/JOBS
Come join our team!
Help us Turn Our Town Blue
during the month of June!

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
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.
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Hometown Hollywood Film Tour
Did you know there is a Hometown Hollywood Film Tour for our town? The Pender County Tourism department
created the Hometown Hollywood Film Tour, a walking tour based on the locations from well -known films and
television series filmed within Pender County focusing on the Historic Downtown Area of Burgaw, the Courthouse
Square and familiar store-fronts.
Pender County and the Town of Burgaw’s shops, parks, schools, street corners, courthouse
square, and more are backdrops for dozens of your favorite television and movie
productions. Movies would include Stephen King ’s (1985) "Silver Bullet", “The Summer of
Ben Tyler” (1996), "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997), “Freedom Song” (2000),
“The Runaway” (2000), “ The Divine Secrets of the Ya -Ya Sisterhood ” (2002), “ My Life in
Idlewild” (2004), "The Jailhouse" (2009), "Tammy" (2014), including the television series
"Revolution" (2012), & "Under the Dome" (2013), also based on a Stephen King's novel.
Scan the QR code or download the PocketSights app to take the free tour and for tour
information.

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!
Autumn Fest Vendor Registration is open!
Visit burgawnc.gov/autumnfest for
more information!

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PA R K S F O U N DAT I O N O F BURGA W
Visit www.burgawparks.com for more information
Scan to make a donation towards the Splash Pad Fundraiser!

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
Norwood P. Blanchard, III
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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