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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | July 14-18, 2025
The Burgaw Police Department is once again stepping up to support local families with their
annual Cram the Cruiser Back -to-School Giveaway. As students prepare to head back to class, the
department is collecting school supplies and offering assistance to ensure children in the
community are ready for a successful year.
Families in need of supplies can apply in person at the Burgaw Police Department, located at 109 N
Walker Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The deadline to apply is
Friday, August 8th.
This initiative not only provides essential items like notebooks, pencils, and backpacks —it also
strengthens the connection between the police department and the community it serves. "Cram the Cruiser" is about more
than just supplies; it’s about showing support and care for the youth of Burgaw.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, stop by the department and fill out an application today! For
more information, contact the Burgaw Police Department at 910-259-4924.
Cram the Cruiser Returns to Support Local Families
BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO
• Just $10 per person – includes 3 reusable bingo cards
• Pre-registration is required
• Register online at burgawnc.gov/bingo
• Begins at 6 PM. Doors open at 5:45 PM.
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Historic
Burgaw Train Depot on Friday, August 15!
Don’t miss your chance to win prizes and
celebrate the back-to-school season with
friends, family, and plenty of BINGO fun!

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
Pre-registration required.
Historic Train Depot
August 21 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
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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.
Notice of Special Meeting
The Town offers excellent benefits such as paid vacation, paid sick
leave, paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance,
Longevity pay, 401K retirement plan, and NC State Retirement
plan. For more information, please visit burgawnc.gov/jobs.
Current Employment
Opportunities:
• Public Services Director
• Equipment Operator
• Water & Sewer Maintenance
Worker
Looking for a rewarding career?
Consider joining the Town of Burgaw!
We would like to remind all citizens of Burgaw, and
visitors to our town, to be aware of Sec. 4-1 - Running
at Large ordinance. The ordinance reads as follows:
(a) It shall be unlawful for any owner of a dog, other
animal, or fowl, to permit them to run at large or be off the
premises of its owner and not under the restraint of a
competent person. Restraint of a competent person shall be
a leash in the physical control of such person and not exceed
twenty (20) feet in length. An electronic obedience collar, not
a GPS tracking collar, may be utilized if in proper working
order, within a reasonable distance, not to exceed 20 feet.
Having a trained dog under voice command/control will not
be considered as a restraint.
(b) Upon an officer observation of a dog running at large
or off the premises of its owner and not under the control of
a competent person, the officer may, at their discretion,
impound the dog, per the county’s Animal Control Policy, or
return it to its owner.
(c) Upon the receipt of a complaint that a dog is running
at large or is off the premises of its owner and not under the
control of a competent person, the officer shall investigate
the complaint and, upon a finding that there is probable
cause that a violation has occurred, the officer may issue a
citation or a warning or take any other action provided for by
ordinance or state law as the circumstances may require.
Running at Large Ordinance

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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
We encourage our citizens to always make sure to stay aware by following us on Facebook and our
website for important updates regarding severe weather and town emergencies. Town staff urges our
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 our website at BurgawNC.gov, click “I want to ” menu at the top of the homepage, then click
“Sign up for CodeRED Emergency Notifications.” You may contact Town Hall at 259-2151 for questions or
assistance.
STAY ALERT, INFORMED AND SAFE
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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Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism Activities and Events
Save the dates for our autumn and winter events!

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 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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