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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026
On Friday, February 6, all father figures
and daughters are welcome to enjoy an
evening of dancing, food, and fun from
6:30–8:30 PM at the annual Daddy -
Daughter Dance. The celebration
continues on Saturday, February 7,
when mother figures and sons are
invited to the dance floor during the
same time, 6:30–8:30 PM, for the
Mother-Son Dance. Both events will be held at the Historic
Burgaw Train Depot, located at 115 S. Dickerson Street.
Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at
burgawnc.gov/dance. These special evenings are designed
to create lasting memories for families and the
community—don’t miss the chance to be part of the fun —
tickets will sell out quickly!
Making Memories on the Dance
Floor: Annual Daddy-Daughter &
Mother-Son Dances Return this
February
As we close out the Christmas Holiday season and
welcome the New Year, I want to take a moment to thank
each of you for making our community such a special place
to call home. The holidays remind us of the importance of
togetherness, generosity, and gratitude—and those values
are reflected every day in the people who live, work, and
serve here.
Over the past few years, we have accomplished so much
together. Through collaboration, dedication, and a shared
vision for our future, we have continued to strengthen our
town, support local businesses, invest in our community,
and preserve the small -town character that makes us
proud. None of this progress would be possible without
the commitment of our residents, town staff, volunteers,
and community partners.
As we look ahead to the coming year, I am filled with
optimism and excitement. The New Year brings fresh
opportunities, new ideas, and the chance to build on the
strong foundation we ’ve already laid. I am confident that,
together, we will continue to move our town forward and
accomplish even greater things in the year ahead. 2026
will be a particularly meaningful year as we celebrate the
America 250—marking 250 years of our nation’s history.
Thank you for your continued support, pride, and
commitment to Burgaw. Wishing you a happy, healthy,
and prosperous New Year!
Mayor Dawson
Gratitude, Growth, and a
Bright New Year Ahead
Mayor Dawson’s Latest Message from the Community
Connection Blog on the Town Website
The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold
a budget public hearing during the regular Board of
Commissioners meeting scheduled for January 13,
2026. This public hearing is to allow for early citizen
input in preparation of the adoption of the FY 2026-
2027 annual operating budget in June. The meeting will
be held at the Burgaw Town Center, 108 E. Wilmington
Street, and will begin at 4:30 PM, with the public hear-
ing beginning at 5:30 PM or thereabout. All interested
parties are invited to attend.
N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G

January 8 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Regular
Meeting
Burgaw Visitor Center
January 9 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
January 13 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
January 15 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
January 19
Town offices closed for Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day
February 2 | 9:00 AM
Special Board of Commissioners Meeting:
Work Session
Burgaw Town Center
February 5 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Regular
Meeting
Burgaw Visitor Center
February 6 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
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UPCOMING
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Town of Burgaw is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy on
the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee . This is a volunteer position and
applicants must reside within the corporate limits of Burgaw. Visit burgawnc.gov
for more information and application to apply. Applications may also be picked up
at Town Hall, located at 109 N. Walker Street. Completed applications must be
submitted to the Town Clerk, 109 N. Walker Street.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Current Employment Opportunities
PATROL OFFICER
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
Visit BurgawNC.gov/jobs for more
information and to apply today!

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BLUEBERRY
New Year’s Eve
DROP 2025
Thinking of putting up a shed, digging a new sprinkler
system or setting up a fence around the yard? Before you
dig, call NC811! Today, more and more of the utility
companies that supply your home or business with power,
heat, water, telephone, sewer, gas, and cable television
service are delivering those services underground.
Fortunately, you can find out where public utility -owned
lines are buried on your property by contacting 811 either
by phone or online. NC811 will notify our member utility
companies of your excavation needs and those utilities
will have professional locators mark their buried lines, free
of charge.
Before you dig, call NC 811 first!

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B U R G A W F I R E D E P A R T M E N T N E W S
Reflecting on a Year of Service and Continuing to Serve our Community
As we step into the new year, we are excited and energized by what lies ahead for our department and the community we
proudly serve. This month marks an important time of growth, as we welcome multiple new members to our team. We are
also proud to announce the addition of captains assigned to our trucks, along with the staffing of a fourth firefighter on ea ch
shift—an important step forward in strengthening our response capabilities and service to the community.
Looking back on the past year, we are incredibly proud of what was accomplished together. In total, our department
responded to 876 calls for service , completed 117 community events , and had the opportunity to interact face -to-face with
28,507 community members through education, outreach, and engagement. These numbers reflect not only the dedication of
our personnel, but the strong partnerships we share with our residents, schools, businesses, and local organizations.
As we move into the new year, we want to express our continued appreciation for the unwavering support of our community.
Your trust, encouragement, and involvement allow us to grow, adapt, and serve at the highest level. We look forward to
building on this momentum, welcoming new faces, and continuing to work together to make the
coming year even stronger and safer for all.
Here’s to a new year filled with progress, teamwork, and community pride.
Stay safe!
Your Friends at Burgaw Fire Department

Mayor
Olivia Dawson
Mayor Pro Tem
James Malloy
Commissioners
Bill George
William Rivenbark
Michael Pearsall
Myra McDuffie
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.