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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | March 2-6, 2026
Friday, March 20
3:00 PM
Note Time Change
Tree Planting Ceremony
will be held at 3:00 PM at
the corner of Dudley Street
and Bridgers Street.
This year, we are giving
away free 1-gallon live
oak trees. Must be a Town
of Burgaw resident within
the corporate limits. Only
one tree per household.
Visit BurgawNC.gov/trees
for information and to
register for the tree
giveaway.
The Town of Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Department would like to remind families that Kids
Summer Camp registration is now open, and some weeks
are already filling up quickly!
This popular summer program is designed for children
ages 7–12 and offers a fun -filled experience packed with
arts and crafts, waterpark visits, exciting field trips, and
time enjoying Burgaw’s local parks. Camp provides a safe
and engaging environment where kids can stay active, make new friends, and create
lasting summer memories.
Camp will be held at the Burgaw Town Center, located at 108 E. Wilmington Street,
and the cost is $100 per week. Five weeks of camp are available: June 1 -5, June 8-12,
July 6-10, July 13-17 and July 20-24.
Because space is limited and spots are filling quickly, families are encouraged to
register soon to secure their preferred week. Registration can be completed online at
burgawnc.gov/camp.
We look forward to another exciting summer with our Burgaw campers!
Don’t miss the fun - Summer Camp Registration is open!
Arbor Day
2026
Celebrate with us!
The next regular Board of Commissioners meeting is Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:30
PM, with Public Forum 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.
Board of Commissioners meeting to be held March 10
&
The Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department invites seniors age 55+ to
attend an upcoming Lunch & Learn program on Wednesday, March 18th at 12:00
PM, featuring guest speakers from the Burgaw Police Department and Pender
County DSS. This informative session will offer attendees the opportunity to hear
about scam and fraud prevention.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, please
register online at burgawnc.gov/register or call 910-661-3101 for assistance.
LUNCH
LEARN
Senior

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March 10 | 4:30 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
March 14 | 7:00-10:00 PM
Mayor’s Gala hosted by The Parks
Foundation of Burgaw
(Tickets required)
Historic Train Depot
March 18 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
Burgaw Town Center
March 19 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
March 20 | 3:00 PM
Arbor Day Ceremony
Corner of Dudley Street and Bridgers Street
March 21 | 2:30-5:00 PM
Easter Egg Scramble
Pender Memorial Park
April 2 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Regular
Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
UPCOMING
Downtown parking has been an issue I have been addressing for
many years as it grows, and I understand how important it is to
our residents, visitors, and local businesses. Creating solutions
for parking in a historic downtown like ours is not simple and
requires thoughtful planning, community input, and funding.
We have carefully considered many different options to improve
parking in downtown Burgaw. While we would all like to see
more parking directly in front of our storefronts, the reality is
that, in a historic downtown setting, additional spaces cannot
simply be created along the main street without significantly
altering the area's character and layout.
What we can do —and what we have been actively working
toward—is identifying opportunities to create additional parking
in other areas of downtown. These solutions may include nearby
parking lots or spaces that require walking a block or so to reach
businesses and destinations.
This approach is common in many successful downtown
districts. It helps preserve the charm and walkability of
downtown while still expanding access for those who want to
shop, dine, and enjoy everything our community has to offer.
It’s important to remember that projects like this take time,
planning, engineering, partnerships, and securing funding are all
part of the process.
Please know that this issue is not being ignored. It has been a
priority for years, and we will continue working toward
thoughtful solutions that benefit our downtown businesses and
our community as a whole.
Downtown Burgaw is special for its historic character, local
businesses, and welcoming atmosphere. Our goal is to improve
access, enjoyment, and walkability while protecting the qualities
that make our downtown unique.
Mayor Dawson
Committed to Improving
Downtown Parking
Mayor Dawson’s Latest Message from the Community Connection Blog
on the Town Website
Spring Shred &
E-Recycle Event
Thursday, April 23
4-6 PM
Town Hall

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Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism Activities and Events
Red, White, & BINGO!
In celebration of our nation’s upcoming 250th birthday, the Town of Burgaw’s Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department
invites the community to a fun and festive evening of Patriotic Bingo!
Participants are encouraged to show their patriotic spirit by dressing in their best red, white, and blue attire. All bingo
prizes will follow the festive theme, and there will even be a special prize awarded for the most patriotic outfit of the
night.
The event will take place on April 17, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM, at the Historic Burgaw Train Depot. The cost to
participate is $10 per person, which includes three bingo cards. Please note that everyone attending must be registered
in advance.
Registration opens March 16 and can be completed online at burgawnc.gov/bingo. For additional information, please
contact recreation@burgawnc.gov or call 910-300-6401.
Bring your patriotic spirit and join us for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate this historic milestone together!
Hop on over to Pender
Memorial Park for an Easter
Egg Scramble on Saturday,
March 21!
Join the Town of Burgaw and
Pender County Parks and
Recreation Departments
from 2:30 to 5:00 pm for an
afternoon packed with games,
inflatables, a chance to meet
the Easter Bunny, and of
course, egg hunting fun!
Be sure to bring your
baskets, and we can’t wait to
celebrate with you!
Activities will be from 2:30
to 5:00 pm, and the age-
separated egg scrambles will
begin at 4:00 pm. Learn more
at burgawnc.gov/easter.
Easter Egg
Scramble

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Our T own, Our People
Join the Burgaw Tourism Development Authority for a Community Yard Sale just in time for spring cleaning! This
event will be at Humphrey Farms collaborating with Visit Burgaw on March 21! Vendors will be on site from 9:00
am to 2:00 pm.
This event is open to the public and free to attend. To be a vendor, sign up with Humphrey Farms by
contacting 910 -524-7455 or humphreyfarmsinc@gmail.com. Vendor spots are $15 and are limited. Vendors
can bring your gently used clothes, tools, furnishings, and more!
A food truck and playground will be on site.
Humphrey Farms is located at 6611 NC Hwy 53 West in Burgaw, NC. Visit Burgaw is excited to partner on this
event.
Community Y ard Sale
June is just around the corner - Save the date!
The Town of Burgaw is a proud sponsor of the NC Blueberry Festival.
Happening this weekend!

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.