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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | August 11-15, 2025
The Town of Burgaw is partnering with Ardurra to create a
Comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan. This important
project will identify storm water needs throughout the
town, evaluate the current drainage system, and develop
a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to guide upgrades and
improvements over time.
As part of this effort, Ardurra has held a public input
meeting and met in person with town staff to discuss key
concerns and priority areas. However, gathering additional
information directly from our residents and businesses is
still essential to creating a plan that meets the needs of
the entire community.
To gather your input, an online survey has been created.
Your feedback will help identify problem areas, capture
local experiences, and ensure the plan addresses real -
world concerns. Whether you ’ve noticed drainage issues,
flooding spots, or simply want to share your perspective,
your participation will make a difference.
Help Shape Burgaw’s Storm W ater
Master Plan
School is almost here, and the
Burgaw Police Department is
helping families get ready with a
free Back -to-School Bookbag
Giveaway on Thursday, August 21
from 4–6 PM. The drive -thru
event will take place at the Police
Department, 109 N. Walker
Street, and is designed to ensure students have the tools
they need for a strong start to the school year.
Each bookbag will be filled with essential school supplies,
from notebooks and pencils to other classroom necessities.
The giveaway will be held while supplies last, and children
must be present to receive a bookbag. Officers will be on
hand to greet families, making it a great opportunity to
connect with the community. For more information, call 910
-259-4924.
Burgaw Police Department to host
Bookbag Giveaway
Your voice matters!
Please take a few
minutes to share your
thoughts and help
shape Burgaw’s storm
water future.
How to Participate:
• Complete the short survey online by visiting:
https://arcg.is/1yn04W3
• Or scan the QR code below with your
smartphone to go directly to the survey:
At the August 12th Board of Commissioners meeting,
retiring Police Chief Jim Hock was recognized for his
dedicated service to the Town of Burgaw. The Board
presented Chief Hock with a Years of Service Award,
honoring his leadership, commitment to public safety, and
lasting contributions to the
community. Chief Hock has
served the Town of Burgaw for
10 years and has dedicated
over 28 years to a
distinguished career in law
enforcement. He will retire at
the end of August, leaving
behind a legacy of
professionalism and care for
the residents of Burgaw.
Chief Hock Honored for Y ears of Service

August 20 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
Pre-registration required.
Burgaw Town Center
August 21 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
September 1
Town offices closed in observance of Labor
Day
September 4 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Regular
Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
September 5 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
September 9 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
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UPCOMING
The public is invited to take part in an important community
conversation about resilience and preparedness during the
Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting on
Monday, August 18, 2025 , from 6:00–7:00 PM. This free, virtual
event offers residents a unique opportunity to share their
experiences, discuss local risks, and help guide strategies that will
strengthen our region’s ability to withstand future hazards.
Your input is vital to ensuring the updated 2025 Hazard Mitigation
Plan truly reflects our community ’s needs. During the meeting,
participants will:
• Identify recurring risks and challenges our area faces
• Discuss potential mitigation actions to improve resilience
• Provide feedback that will help shape practical, effective
strategies for the future
This is more than just a meeting —it’s a chance for your voice to
influence the safety and preparedness of our region. Registration is
free and open to everyone who wants to help build a stronger, safer
Southeastern North Carolina.
Join the Conversation on Regional Resilience
Register at https://tinyurl.com/HazMitMeeting or
scan the QR code in the image below.
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT
PERIOD
The following items will be heard for
consideration at the Town of Burgaw Planning
Board Meeting on August 21, 2025 beginning at
5:30 PM at the Burgaw Town Center, 108 E.
Wilmington Street, Burgaw. All interested
parties are invited to attend. Written and oral
comments welcome.
Agenda Item #1. Consideration of a proposed
conditional rezoning request on ±3.4 acres of land
from O&I, Office and Institutional district to R-7
(CZ), R-7 Residential, Conditional Zoning district
located on Worth Beverage Dr. (SR-1481) and
Progress Dr. (SR-1413)( PIN=3228-58-6970-
0000). The request would permit the construction
of a 22 unit, 11 structure duplex development.
Applicant Andrew Smith on behalf of Grand Vision
Investments. Assigned Staff: Ron Meredith,
rmeredith@burgawnc.gov, 910.663.3451

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School starts again soon in Pender
County. Please be aware of our children as
they board and unload from our
public school buses. North Carolina General
Statute states “When a school bus is
displaying its mechanical stop signal or
flashing red lights and the bus is stopped for
the purpose of receiving or discharging
passengers, the driver of any other vehicle
that approaches the school bus from any
direction on the same street, highway, or
public vehicular area shall bring that other
vehicle to a full stop and shall remain
stopped. The driver of the other vehicle shall
not proceed to move, pass, or attempt to
pass the school bus until after the
mechanical stop signal has been withdrawn,
the flashing red stoplights have been turned
off, and the bus has started to move. ” The
statute continues to say “ the driver of a
vehicle traveling in the opposite direction
from the school bus, upon any road, highway
or city street that has been divided into two
roadways, so constructed as to separate
vehicular traffic between the two roadways by
an intervening space (including a center lane
for left turns if the roadway consists of
at least four more lanes ) or by a physical
barrier, need not stop upon meeting and
passing any school bus that has stopped in
the roadway across the dividing space or
physical barrier. ” (§ 20 -217). If anyone has
any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact the Burgaw Police Department. See
the brochure to the right supplied by the NC
DMV School Bus & Traffic Safety Section.
SCHOOL BUS STOP LAW
FRIENDLY REMINDER
FROM BURGAW POLICE
DEPARTMENT:
The speed limit on
town owned streets
within residential
neighborhoods is
25 MPH

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NEW HI RES, PROMOTI ONS & ACHI EVEMENTS
W elcome & Congratulations
Angel Garcia
Water & Sewer
Maintenance Worker
Public Works Department
David Poloway
Recreation Coordinator
Parks, Recreation &
Tourism Department
James Rowell
Chief of Police
Police Department
Lee Williams
Assistant Police Chief
Police Department
Hunter Vernon
Facilities & Grounds Department
• Lift Certification
• Flagger Certification
• Pesticides Certification
Reynaldo Salas
Facilities & Grounds Department
• Lift Certification
• Flagger Certification
• Pesticides Certification
Ivey English
Building Inspections Department
• Building Level III
• Electrical Level III
• Mechanical Level III
• Plumbing Level III
Alan Moore
Public Works Department
Sworn in as a Commission Member
to the Water Pollution Control
System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC)
Kimberly Rivenbark
Human Resources Department
Society of Human Resources
Management - Certified
Professional (SHRM-CP)
We thank all our employees for their
dedicated service, congratulate those
earning new certifications, and warmly
welcome our newest team members to
the Town of Burgaw.

SA VE THE DA TES
Fall Concerts
September 25 & October 23
Movies in the Park
October 3 & November 7
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Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism Activities and Events
Vendor Registration is open!
Visit burgawnc.gov/autumnfest for
more information!
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 AM—4:00 PM
Save the date!
Senior
Coffee & Games
Every Friday from 10 AM—12 PM
Burgaw Town Center
Free for ages 55+

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Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism Activities and 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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