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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | November 3-7, 2025
Mayor Dawson Joins the Mayors for Parks Coalition
Mayor Olivia Dawson joined the Mayors for Parks
Coalition, a coalition managed by City Parks Alliance. The
national bipartisan coalition was created in 2013 and
includes mayors from large and small cities across the
country who advocate for increased federal funding for
our nation’s urban parks.
The Coalition had a recent historic win with Congress
passing the EXPLORE Act. The EXPLORE Act included the
Outdoors for All Act which codifies a critical urban park
grant program called the Outdoor Recreation Legacy
Partnership (ORLP). The ORLP provides grants to cities for
park projects in underserved communities helping to
ensure that all people have access to green space and
recreation.
“I’m excited to partner with City Parks Alliance and be part of this important
coalition,” said Mayor Dawson. “Parks and green spaces deliver powerful health,
economic, and environmental benefits while bringing people together across our
communities.”
“Mayor Dawson knows the important role that parks play in improving the health
and vitality of Burgaw, and we are thrilled to have her join our Mayors for Parks
Coalition,” states Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance’s Executive Director.
The Coalition advocates for increased funding for the Land and Water Conservation
Fund’s (LWCF) Stateside and Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP)
programs. The LWCF provides funding for national, state and local parks and is
funded through revenues from offshore oil and gas drilling royalties, a portion of
which is matched by state and local contributions – increasing the return on
investment without using federal tax dollars. The LWCF has supported more than
44,000 projects in 98% of the nation ’s counties. It is a smart and effective use of
federal funds for all Americans.
City Parks Alliance is the only independent, nationwide membership organization
solely dedicated to urban parks and manages the Mayors for Parks Coalition. The
Alliance’s mission is to educate and elevate a diverse constituency to leverage the
power of parks in shaping equitable, resilient, and thriving cities.

November 10 | 5:30 PM
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
November 11
Town offices closed in observance of Veterans
Day
November 11 | 11:00 AM
Veterans Day Ceremony
Historic Train Depot
November 18 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
November 20 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
November 20 | 6:00-7:00 PM
Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation
Plan Public Meeting
Pender County Meeting Room
805 S. Walker Street
November 27-28
Town offices closed for Thanksgiving
November 29 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Courthouse Square
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UPCOMING
Pender Historical Society to Host Annual
Holiday Homes Tour on December 6
The Pender Historical
Society invites the
community to step into
the spirit of the season
during its Holiday Homes
Tour on Saturday,
December 6, 2025, from
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This
much-anticipated annual
event offers visitors a festive opportunity to explore beautifully
decorated homes and historic sites throughout the area while
celebrating the holidays and supporting local history.
Tickets are available online at www.pendermuseum.org or in
person at several local businesses, including Burgaw
Antiqueplace, The Glass Cloche, Fat Daddy ’s, Lanier Hardware,
Big Annie ’s Trading Post, and Notforgotten Antiques. Tickets
are $15.00 per adult and $5.00 per child under 12, free for
children ages 5 and under.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Pender County
Historical Society, helping to preserve and share the stories
that make our community unique. The Pender County
Historical Museum, located at 200 West Bridgers Street in
Burgaw, is open for visitors Thursday and Friday from 1:00 PM
to 4:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The Town of Burgaw is a sponsor of the Pender County
Historical Society.
Annual Food Drive
Hosted by the Town of Burgaw Finance
Department
Food donations accepted
through November 24
Drop off at Town Hall
109 N. Walker Street

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Mark your calendars and
spend Christmas with us!
November 29
Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6
Christmas on the Square
Pender Historical Society Homes Tour
December 12
Movie in the Park
December 13
Santa's Workshop
Annual Christmas Parade
December 17
Senior Christmas Luncheon
December 20
Breakfast With Santa
December 31
New Years Eve Blueberry Drop
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the year!
VISIT BURGAWNC .GOV FOR
EVENT DETAILS

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
Burgaw Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington St.
Planning Board Meetings
Third Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM
Burgaw Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington St.
Tourism Development Authority Meetings
First Thursday of every month at 8:30 AM
Burgaw Visitor Center (Old Jail)
106 E. Wilmington St.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Meetings
Second Monday of February, May, August,
November at 5:30 PM
Burgaw Visitor Center (Old Jail)
106 E. Wilmington St.
Beautification Committee Meetings
First Friday of every month at 8:30 AM
Burgaw Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington St.
All meetings listed above are open to
the public; oral and written
comments always welcome.
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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