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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | July 7-11, 2025
Mayor Dawson and the Board of Commissioners
will be hosting a “State of the Town ” address on
Thursday, August 7th at 6:00 PM at the Burgaw
Town Center. This public event will offer
residents and community members a chance to
hear firsthand updates on current projects,
future initiatives, and the overall direction of the
Town of Burgaw.
The address will highlight recent accomplishments, ongoing priorities such
as infrastructure improvements and community development, and the
town’s goals for the upcoming year. Mayor Dawson will also reflect on
challenges the town has faced and the collaborative efforts that continue to
move Burgaw forward.
“Transparency and connection with our community are essential, ” said
Mayor Dawson. “Our town has made great strides, and this event is a
chance to connect with our residents, share our progress, and look ahead
to what’s next.”
All members of the public are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will
be provided.
Mayor Dawson to Host “State of the Town” Address
Celebrating July 4th in Burgaw

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
August 1 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
August 7 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Regular
Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
August 7 | 6:00 PM
State of the Town
Burgaw Town Center
August 11 | 5:30 PM
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
August 12 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
August 14 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Summer on the Square Concert: Thirsty
Horses
Courthouse Square
August 15 | 6:00 PM
Back to School Bingo
Registration opening soon.
Historic Train Depot
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UPCOMING
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.
Whereas, Parks and recreation is an integral part of
communities through out this country, including the
Town of Burgaw, and
Whereas, parks and recreation promotes health and
wellness, improving the physical and mental health of
people who live near parks, and
Whereas, parks and recreation programming and
education activities, such as out -of-school time
programming, youth sports and environmental
education, are critical to childhood development, and
Whereas, our parks and natural recreation areas ensure
the ecological beauty of our community and provide a
place for children and adults to connect with nature
and recreate outdoors, and
Whereas, parks and recreation is fundamental to the
environmental well-being of our community, and
Whereas, the U.S. House of Representatives has
designated July as Parks and Recreation Month
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Olivia Dawson, Mayor of the Town
of Burgaw, do hereby proclaim the month of July as
Parks & Recreation month in the Town of Burgaw
Further, I urge all citizens to continue to participate in
recreation to promote the well -being of this and future
generations.
Dated this eighth day of July in the year 2025.
Mayor Olivia Dawson
Mayor Dawson proclaims July as
Parks & Recreation Month
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

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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.

YOU'RE INVITED
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( RSATION
Join us for coffee as local leaders and business
owners come together to share upcoming events
and projects happening in town!
In efforts to keep everyone informed of all the great things happening in
our town, we request the Business Owner, Chairperson, Director,
President or designee of your business, committee or organization to join
town staff and other local leaders to discuss events and activities planned
for the upcoming months.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 8:30 AM
Burgaw Community House | 102 E. Wilmington Street
For questions or to RSVP, contact Kristin Wells, Town of Burgaw Town Clerk, at
910-663-3441 or by email at kwells@burgawnc.gov.
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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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