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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | December 1-5, 2025
The holiday season is in full swing and we ’re
thrilled to share a joyful lineup of festive events
for families, neighbors, and visitors to enjoy!
From cherished traditions to new opportunities
to celebrate, there’s something for everyone this
December.
Holiday fun continues throughout the month
with Movie in the Park on December 12
featuring Christmas Vacation, Santa ’s Workshop
and the Christmas Parade on December 13, the
Senior Christmas Lunch on December 17, and
Breakfast with Santa on December 20.
Due to inclement weather, Christmas on the Square has been postponed to
December 20. We appreciate everyone ’s understanding and look forward
to celebrating together on the rescheduled date.
In addition to these events, the 2025 Town of Burgaw Christmas
ornaments—featuring the historic Pender County Courthouse —are now
available for purchase at Town Hall, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5
PM. This year ’s ornament is $20, and previous years (2023 and 2024) are
available for $10 while supplies last.
We’re also proud to support local families in need with our Christmas Toy
Drive. New, unwrapped toys are being collected at Town Hall now through
December 17. Every gift helps brighten Christmas morning for a child in our
community.
And don’t forget—Santa’s official mailbox is now open on the Courthouse
Square next to the big Christmas tree! Children may drop off letters
through December 14. Be sure to
include a name and return address
so Santa can write back.
We look forward to celebrating with
you and wish everyone a joyful and
festive Christmas season in Burgaw!
Celebrate the magic of Christmas in Burgaw
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Agenda Item #1. Consideration of a
text amendment to the Unified
Development Ordinance requested by
Planning Staff to amend Section 3.5
Tree Board, to remove the duties from
the Planning Board and appoint them
to town staff, to the Town of Burgaw
Planning and Zoning Board.
Assigned staff: Ron Meredith, 910.663.3451
The next regular Board of
Commissioners meeting will be held on
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 4:30
PM, with the Public Forum and Public
Hearing beginning at 5:30 PM (or
thereabout). As part of this meeting,
the board will conduct its
organizational meeting, which will
include the swearing -in of Mayor Elect
Olivia Dawson, Commissioner Elect
James Malloy, and Commissioner Elect
Myra McDuffie. We congratulate each
of them on their election and look
forward to their continued service and
leadership within our town.
The meeting will take place at the
Burgaw Town Center, located at 108 E.
Wilmington Street, Burgaw. The
agenda is available on our website at
burgawnc.gov. All interested parties
are invited to attend. Oral and written
comments are welcome.
Board of Commissioners
meeting to be held
December 9

December 6 | 3:00-7:00 PM
Holiday Homes Tour
Hosted by Pender Historical Society
December 8 | 4:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Burgaw Visitor
Center
Old Jail, 106 E. Wilmington Street
December 9 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
December 12 | 6:30 PM
Movie in the Park: Christmas Vacation
Dees Park
December 13 | 1:00-3:00 PM
Santa’s Workshop
Burgaw Town Center
December 13 | 5:30 PM
Annual Christmas Parade
Downtown
December 17 | 12:00 PM
Senior Christmas Luncheon
Pre-registration required.
Burgaw Town Center
December 18 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
December 20 | 8-11 AM
Breakfast with Santa
Pre-registration required.
Historic Train Depot
December 20 | 10 AM-4 PM
Christmas on the Square
Downtown
December 24-26
Town offices closed in observance of Christmas
December 31 | 5-7:30 PM
New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop
Downtown
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UPCOMING
We proudly
congratulate Captain
Williams of the Burgaw
Police Department on
his successful
completion of the North
Carolina Justice
Academy’s Leadership
Certificate Program—a
notable achievement in
his continued
commitment to service
and leadership in the
Town of Burgaw.
Captain Williams!
Congratulations,
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony as we celebrate
the official opening of our newly established Burgaw
Visitor Center + new office space for our Parks,
Recreation & Tourism Department!
December 8, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Old Jail, 106 E. Wilmington Street
- YOU’RE INVITED -

TOY DRIVE
Now through December 17
Drop off new, unwrapped toys at Town Hall
Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
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Christmas
The 2025 Town of Burgaw Christmas Ornaments
are now available for purchase!
Historic Pender County Courthouse
Ornaments are $20 and can be purchased at Town Hall, 109 N. Walker
Street, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. There are also limited quantity of 2023
and 2024 ornaments available to purchase as well for $10. These make great
gifts for friends and family this Christmas. All proceeds go towards
beautification projects around town.
It’s that time of year!
Don’t forget to prepare
those letters and wish lists
for Santa!
The official mailbox is located on
the Courthouse Square near the
big Christmas tree. Children can
mail their letters through
December 14th. Be sure to
include your name and return
address with your wish list so
Santa can send a letter back!
Letters to Santa
Thank you, Burgaw!
Our community came together in a
tremendous way, donating a total of 721.23
pounds of food to the Pender Christian
Services’ Food Pantry in Willard during our
annual Thanksgiving Food Drive!
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity
shown by our residents, businesses, and
partners who helped make this effort such a
success. Every contribution made a meaningful
difference, and we appreciate everyone who
participated and helped strengthen our
community through kindness and support.

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Annual
Christmas
Tree
Lighting
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
November 29, 2025

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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
Connect with us!
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.
CURRENT MEETI NG
SCHED ULE
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.