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NEWSLETTER
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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | January 26-30, 2026
Coffee & Conversation rescheduled for February 17
Summer Camp registration opens February 2
WINTER
WEATHER
UPDATES
• Winter Storm Warning effective 1 AM January 31, 2026
• Extreme Cold Watch effective January 31-February 2, 2026
STAY TUNED TO THE TOWN’S WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES
The Board of Commissioners
Special Meeting & Work
Session scheduled for
February 2, 2026 has been
rescheduled for February 9,
2026 at 9:00 AM at the
Burgaw Town Center.
Coffee & Conversation
scheduled for February 3,
2026 has been rescheduled
for February 17, 2026 at 8:30
AM at the Burgaw Town
Center.
Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism staff is
excited to announce Summer Camp registration
opens February 2, with additional weeks of fun
added this year! Camp is available to children
ages 7-12 and will be held June 1–5, June 8–12,
July 6–10, July 13–17, and July 20–24, with drop-
off and pick -up at the Burgaw Town Center, 108
East Wilmington Street. Campers can register for
any or all weeks of camp. Spaces fill up quick, so mark your calendar and register
at burgawnc.gov/camp.
For questions, call 910 -300-6401 or email recreation@burgawnc.gov. Additional
details are available online, and families are encouraged to create their account
in advance at burgaw.recdesk.com and add their children to make registration
faster and easier.
Connecting neighbors. Sharing ideas. Building community.
Residents, business owners and organizational leaders are invited to join Town
officials for Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday, February 17 at 8:30 AM at the
Burgaw Town Center. Whether you ’re looking to stay informed, connect with
others in the community, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee and great conversation,
all are welcome to attend. This casual morning
gathering offers an opportunity for town staff,
community partners, and residents to come
together to share updates, exchange ideas, and
discuss upcoming events and projects
happening throughout the community. Big
thanks to Brown Dog Coffee for generously
providing coffee for the event.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
RESCHEDULED
MEETING NOTICES

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NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING
The following item will be heard for consideration at the Town
of Burgaw Board of Commissioners Meeting on February 10,
2026 beginning at 5:30 PM (or thereabout) 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 rezoning request
for ±3.7 acres of land from R -20, Residential District, to B -2,
Highway Business District, located on the western side of NC
HWY 53 and can be further identified by PIN 3229-57-8886-
0000 and 3229-57-9962-0000. Applicant Henry Nadeau on
behalf of Mt. Calvary Leadership Development Corporation, Inc.
Assigned Staff: Ron Meredith, rmeredith@burgawnc.gov,
910.663.3451
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
February 6 | 6:30 PM
Daddy Daughter Dance
(Sold out event)
Historic Train Depot
February 7 | 6:30 PM
Mother Son Dance
(Sold out event)
Historic Train Depot
February 9 | 9:00 AM
Special Board of Commissioners Meeting:
Work Session
Burgaw Town Center
(Rescheduled from February 2)
February 10 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
February 17 | 8:30 AM
Coffee & Conversation
Burgaw Town Center
(Rescheduled from February 3)
February 18 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
Burgaw Town Center
February 19 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
February 21 | 8:00-11:00 AM
Annual NC Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Burgaw Fire Station
UPCOMING
We appreciate your
patience as we work to
make Courthouse Avenue
better.
Sidewalk improvements
along Courthouse Avenue
have been underway,
marking another
important milestone in
our downtown
revitalization efforts.
These updates will
improve pedestrian
safety, accessibility, and
the overall experience and
appearance of downtown.
Courthouse Avenue Improvements
Building a Safer, More Walkable Downtown

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The Town of Burgaw would like to share an update on NCDOT Project R -5701, a transportation improvement project
focused on enhancing safety, traffic flow, and accessibility along the NC Highway 53 downtown corridor.
Planned improvements include:
• Widening the turning radius at the intersection of E. Bridgers Street/N. Walker Street
• Widening the turning radius at E. Wilmington Street/N. Walker Street
• Installing a new traffic signal at Wright Street/E. Wilmington Street
• Replacing the existing traffic signal at E. Wilmington Street/N. Walker Street
• Additional streetscape enhancements to support a more walkable and attractive downtown
These improvements will help improve traffic efficiency, pedestrian safety, and overall connectivity in our downtown
area. This project is fully funded and managed by NCDOT and is currently awaiting scheduling based on NCDOT
prioritization.
NCDOT plans future NC Highway 53 Intersection Improvements

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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
Meet our first-ever Firehouse Dog, Halligan!
We’d like to introduce everyone to
Halligan, or Hal for short! Hal has
officially been adopted as our first -ever
Firehouse Dog, and he’s already settling
right in at the Burgaw Fire Department.
Hal recently took his first ride on one of
our fire engines and loved every second
of it. He ’s also already making friends
— including his first station visitors,
who stopped by to see the fire trucks
and were excited to meet our newest four-legged firefighter.
With Hal officially adopted, we will begin training him to be
available during emergency responses, community events,
station tours, and other unplanned opportunities to get out
and meet the community he serves. Hal will play an
important role in helping us connect with residents of all
ages while sharing fire and life safety messages in a friendly,
approachable way.
We hope everyone is as excited as we are to welcome Hal
into the Burgaw Fire Department family, and we can ’t wait
for you to meet him in person very soon!
As we welcome Hal to the station, we also want to
remind everyone to take extra precautions as winter
weather is expected in our area this weekend . Cold
temperatures and icy conditions — even without snow
— can increase the risk of fires, injuries, and power
outages.
• Use heaters safely: Keep space heaters at least 3
feet away from anything that can burn and never
leave them unattended.
• Never use unsafe heat sources: Do not use ovens,
grills, or generators indoors for warmth.
• Prepare for power outages: Have flashlights,
batteries, blankets, and extra layers available.
• Watch for ice: Bridges, sidewalks, and steps can
become slick quickly — slow down and use
caution.
• Check on neighbors: Older adults and those with
medical needs may need additional support during
cold weather.
Hal and the Burgaw Fire Department encourage
everyone to stay warm, stay safe, and look out for one
another this weekend. We ’re proud to have Hal join
our department and look forward to seeing him out in
the community very soon.
Stay safe,
Your Friends at the Burgaw Fire Department
Winter Weather Safety Tips
The National Weather Service has issued a
WINTER STORM WARNING
for our area effective 1 AM January 31, 2026.

Geol Toon Yaar Bund
Upcoming Events
with the Burgaw Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
03/06/26
Puzzle Palooza 6:00 PM
Burgaw Town Center
$25 per team. Register at
burgawnc.gov/puzzle
03/18/26
Lunch and Learn 12:00 PM
Monthly senior luncheon with
guest speaker.
Registration required at
burgawnc.gov/register
03/21/26
Easter Egg Scramble 2:30 PM
Pender Memorial Park
No registration needed. Learn
more at burgawnc.gov/easter
05/09/26
Tea Party in the Park 10:00 AM
Hankins Park
No registration needed
Intended for children ages 0-7
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03/14/26
Mayor's Gala 7:00 PM
Burgaw Train Depot
Tickets and sponsorships
availabe at
burgawparks.com/mayors-gala
03/20/26
Arbor Day
Annual Tree Planting Ceremony
and Tree Giveaway
Learn more at
burgawnc.gov/trees
04/17/26
Red, White and Bingo 6:00 PM
Burgaw Train Depot
$10 Entry Fee. Registration at
burgawnc.gov/bingo
05/16/26
Adult Prom
Burgaw Train Depot
Registration and info at
burgawnc.gov/prom.
7:00 PM
Contact 910-300-6401 or
recreation@burgawnc.gov for more information
burgawnc.gov/events

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.