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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | September 2-5, 2025
Community members are invited to join local officials,
first responders, and civic organizations as they pay
tribute to the victims and recognize the bravery of those
who responded on the day we will never forget,
September 11, 2001.
This National Day of Remembrance serves as a solemn
reminder of the resilience, unity, and courage that define
our nation. Residents are encouraged to participate and
reflect on the significance of Patriot Day.
National Day of Remembrance
The next regular Board of Commissioners meeting is
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM, with Public
Forum and Public Hearing beginning at 5:30 PM (or
thereabout). This meeting will be held in the Burgaw
Town Center, located at 108 E. Wilmington Street,
Burgaw. The meeting agenda can be found on our
website at burgawnc.gov. All interested parties are
invited to attend. Oral and written comments welcome.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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
Board of Commissioners meeting to
be held September 9
Congr at ulat ions & Welcom e, c hief r ow ell
On September 2nd, James Rowell took the oath
of office and officially assumed his role as Chief
of Police for the Town of Burgaw, sworn in by
Superior Court Judge George Frank Jones.
In addition to his family, many community
members gathered to show their support and
extend a warm welcome to Chief Rowell.
We look forward to his leadership and
dedication to serving our town with integrity for
many years to come!

September 9 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
September 11 | 5:30 PM
Patriot Day Ceremony
Historic Train Depot
September 17 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
Pre-registration required.
Burgaw Town Center
September 18 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
September 20 | 7:00 PM
Murder Mystery Dinner
Pre-registration required.
Historic Train Depot
September 25 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Fall Concert: Taylor Bissette
Dees Park
October 2 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Regular
Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
October 3 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
October 3 | 7:00 PM
Movie in the Park: Lilo and Stitch(2025)
Dees Park
October 10 | 11 AM-1 PM
Fall Shred & E-Recycle Event
Town Hall Parking Lot
October 11 | 8 AM-11 AM
Cycle NC Welcome Party
Downtown
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UPCOMING
A ribbon cutting was held on September 5,
2025 for the official opening of Junior’s
Deli, located at 102 W. Fremont Street.
Town staff would like to remind everyone about the Town of
Burgaw’s designated Internet Purchase Exchange location. With
the rise in online marketplace transactions, safety is always a
top priority. Our exchange area provides a well -lit, camera -
monitored space where community members can meet to
complete purchases arranged through the internet. By choosing
this location, buyers and sellers can feel more secure knowing
they are in a safe public environment.
We strongly encourage all residents to take advantage of this
free resource whenever you need to meet with someone you
do not personally know to exchange money or items purchased
online. The meetup spot is conveniently located in front of the
Burgaw Police Department/Town Hall at 109 N. Walker Street,
ensuring both visibility and proximity to law enforcement
should assistance ever be needed.
Welcome to town!
Don’t forget about our Internet Purchase
Exchange location

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 Water Master Plan
How to Participate:
• Complete the short survey online by
visiting: https://arcg.is/1yn04W3
• Or scan the QR code with your
smartphone to go directly to the
survey.
Your voice matters! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape Burgaw’s storm water future.
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Once Upon a Time
in Burgaw...
The Historic Burgaw Train Depot is
the oldest in the state circa 1850
and is part of the North Carolina
Civil War Trail.
Each week, we’ll be sharing a little piece
of Burgaw’s past! Join us as we step back
in time and discover the stories, photos,
and fun facts that make our town so
special. Stay tuned each week for "Once
Upon a Time in Burgaw"
Sign up for Eye on Water
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.
There are also step-by-step instructions on our
website to guide you through signing up, setting
leaks alerts and learning how to read the graphs on
the home screen.
For assistance, call Public Works at 259-2901.
https://eyeonwater.com/signup

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Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism Activities and Events
Mark Your Calendars!
November 29
Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6
Christmas on the Square
December 13
Santa's Workshop
December 20
Breakfast With Santa
December 31
New Years Eve Blueberry Drop
H O L I D AY E V E N T S
Burgaw Bark Park
is officially open for all
of our furry friends!
Check it out at 312 E. Ashe Street

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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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