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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | June 23-27, 2025
The Town of Burgaw invites residents and property owners to attend a Public Input Session for the
Storm Water Master Plan Project, a key initiative to improve drainage infrastructure and
stormwater management within the town limits.
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: Floating from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Burgaw Town Center, 108 E Wilmington St, Burgaw, NC
This informal, drop-in style session provides community members the opportunity to meet directly
with Town staff and representatives from W.K. Dickson, the engineering firm leading the project.
Attendees can share firsthand observations and concerns about local drainage issues, flooding, and
stormwater challenges in their neighborhoods.
Your feedback will help guide the development of a comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan
tailored to Burgaw’s unique needs and future growth. Whether you have specific flooding
concerns, suggestions, or simply want to learn more about how stormwater is managed in your
community, your input is valuable.
Why It Matters:
• Help identify problem areas that may not show up in models or surveys
• Influence solutions that affect your property and neighborhood
• Support long-term improvements to reduce flooding and enhance water quality
No registration is required—drop in anytime between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to contribute to a
more resilient Burgaw.
Join the Conversation: Public Input Session for Burgaw’s
Storm W ater Master Plan
JUNETEENTH
Celebration
Saturday
June 28, 2025
10 AM - 4 PM
Courthouse
Square
Visit The 1865
Society of Pender
County on
Facebook for more
information.
The Town of Burgaw is a
sponsor of this event.
3rd Annual
Attention Residents: Sign up for Eye on Water
Did you know we offer a service to help monitor your water usage and detect
leaks? Be sure to sign up for Eye on Water today! Leak alerts can be set up to
send via text or email so you will know be the first to know when a potential
leak has started. The system flags consistent usage over a 24 -hour period as a
‘leak’, so make sure to check daily for spikes in usage. You can access Eye on
Water via a web browser or mobile app. For assistance, call Public Works at
910-259-2901.
https://eyeonwater.com/signup

June 28 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Juneteenth Celebration
Courthouse Square
July 3 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Regular
Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
July 4
Town offices closed for Independence Day
July 4 | 10:00 AM
4th of July Parade
Downtown Burgaw
July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25
Summer Camp
Pre-registration required; camp full.
July 8 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
July 11 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
July 17 | 8:30 AM
Coffee & Conversation
Burgaw Community House
July 17 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
July 17 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Summer on the Square Concert: Autumn Tyde
Courthouse Square
July 29 | 9:00 AM
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting:
Work Session
Burgaw Town Center
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UPCOMING
MEETING NOTICES
SPECIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold a special
meeting on July 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss various projects and plans for the future of
Burgaw. This meeting will be held at Burgaw Town Center,
located at 108 E. Wilmington Street, Burgaw. All interested
parties are invited to attend.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Due to the July 4th holiday, the next regular Beautification
Committee meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM.
This meeting will be held at the Burgaw Town Center, 108 E.
Wilmington Street, Burgaw. All interested parties are invited to
attend.
On June 26th, Mayor Dawson and Town Clerk Kristin Wells
attended the quarterly Cape Fear Region Clerks Session, hosted by
the Cape Fear Council of Governments and the Town of Leland.
Twenty-four Clerks and Deputy Clerks and eight Mayors attended
the session to discuss the topic “The Role of the Municipal Clerks
in Effective Governance.”
The session featured a panel of select Mayors, who shared
valuable perspectives on how municipal clerks contribute to
transparency, communication, and the overall success of local
government. Discussions highlighted the critical partnership
between elected officials and administrative staff, emphasizing
the importance of trust, professionalism, and collaboration.
Mayor Dawson and Town Clerk attends
Cape Fear Region Clerks Session

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New 2025-2026 Recycling & Garbage Schedule magnets are
now available for pick up at Town Hall
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 seeking applicants for
Planning Board
A TTENTI ON TOWN
BUSI NESS OWNERS
An important message from the
Burgaw Police Department
The Burgaw Police Department would like to remind
merchants and business owners to keep their contact
information updated in case of emergencies. Having up-to-
date information on file is extremely helpful for Burgaw
Officers should they need to contact business owners for
an alarm call, suspicious activity, unlocked doors, etc.
Please visit burgawnc.gov/182/police and complete the
“Merchants and Business Owners Contact Info Form”.
For questions or assistance, please contact the Burgaw
Police Department at 910-259-4924.

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We welcome all golf carts, bikes, roller skates, pedestrians and any other non-powered
wheeled device to participate! Please decorate your wheels and dress up in all things
red, white and blue! No registration required, just show up at the Train Depot at 9:45 AM.
Please remember no advertising or campaigning will be allowed– we strive to keep the
spotlight of the parade on celebrating America!
DO WNTO WN BURGA W | JULY 4TH | 10:00 AM
This year’s parade
route will be the same
as last year!
4th of July Parade
Celebrate with us!
Join us for free popsicles and water spraying from the fire truck for
the kids following the parade at the Train Depot!

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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