OurTown

NEWSLETTER
Our T own
Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | August 17-21, 2026
Mayor Dawson’s latest message from the Community Connection Blog on the
Town Website
With a new fiscal year underway, I
find myself reflecting on just how
much our community has
accomplished together over the past
few years. The progress we've made
is something we can all be proud of,
and it is a testament to what can
happen when a community works
toward a shared vision.
From investments in our parks and
public spaces to infrastructure
improvements, downtown revitalization, public safety enhancements,
and continued economic growth, we have built a strong foundation for
Burgaw's future. While there is always work to be done, each
completed project moves us one step closer to a more thriving
community.
As we move through this budget year, our focus remains on
responsibly completing existing projects and improvements already
underway while also launching several exciting new initiatives. We are
committed to investing in the services, facilities, and infrastructure
that continue to enhance quality of life for our residents, support our
local businesses, and prepare Burgaw for future growth.
Progress doesn't happen overnight, but through thoughtful planning,
responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and strong partnerships,
we continue moving forward together.
Thank you for your continued support, your ideas, and your
commitment to making Burgaw such a special place. It continues to be
an honor to serve as your mayor, and I look forward to all that we will
accomplish together in the year ahead.
Together, we will continue building a stronger, more vibrant Burgaw —
one project, one partnership, and one opportunity at a time.
Mayor Dawson
Building a Stronger Burgaw Together
Burgaw TDA to hold
Special Workshop
The Burgaw Tourism
Development Authority will
hold a special workshop
meeting on Thursday, August
27, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM
to review the TDA’s current
operations and help shape its
future direction.
During the workshop, members
will review the TDA’s role,
finances and current tourism
efforts, discuss what is working
and opportunities for
improvement, and explore
priorities for the future.
The workshop will be held at
the Burgaw Town Center,
located at 108 E. Wilmington
Street. All interested parties are
invited to attend.

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UPCOMING
August 27 | 9:00 AM
Tourism Development Authority Special
Meeting: Workshop
Burgaw Town Center
September 3 | 8:30 AM
Tourism Development Authority Meeting
Burgaw Visitor Center
September 4 | 8:30 AM
Beautification Committee Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
September 7
Town offices closed in observance of Labor
Day
September 8 | 4:30 PM
Town Council Regular Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
September 11 | 5:30 PM
Patriot Day Memorial Ceremony
Historic Train Depot
September 16 | 12:00 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn
Burgaw Town Center
September 17 | 5:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
Burgaw Town Center
September 17 | 6:30 PM
Fall Concert: The Dust Parade
Dees Park
SAVE THE DATE
Fall Shred &
E-Recycle Event
October 8
11 AM - 1 PM
JOIN OUR TEAM! JOIN OUR TEAM!
The Town of Burgaw is now accepting
applications for the following positions:
Planning Technician
Join our Planning Department and help support the growth
and development of our community.
Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker
Be part of the team that helps keep Burgaw's essential water
and sewer services running safely and efficiently.
Come grow your career with us!
Visit us online at burgawnc.gov/jobs to learn more about
qualifications, benefits, and how to apply.
In an Emergency,
Can You Be Found?
When every second counts,
make sure first responders
can quickly find your home or
business. Reflective address
signs can save valuable time—
and lives —during an
emergency.
The Burgaw Fire Department offers reflective address
signs that are highly visible and can be displayed
horizontally or vertically. Signs are double -sided and are
available for just $10 each.
Stop by Town Hall or contact the Burgaw Fire Department
to purchase yours today. A small sign can make a big
difference when help is on the way!

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Good Conversation & Lots of Coffee
We had a great turnout at Coffee & Conversation held on Tuesday, August 18th. It was
wonderful to bring together Town staff, business owners, local leaders, and residents to
share updates, talk about upcoming events and projects, exchange ideas, and simply
stay connected with all that’s happening in Burgaw.
Thank you to everyone who attended and to Brown Dog Coffee Company for providing
the coffee. Save the date for our next gathering of small-town conversations and great coffee to
be held on November 17th at 8:30 AM at the Burgaw Town Center.
Cram the Cruiser
Success!
The Burgaw Police
Department’s annual Cram
the Cruiser Bookbag
Giveaway was a great
success! Thanks to the
support of our community,
the department was able
to give away 132
bookbags to local students
as they head back to
school.
Thank you to everyone
who helped make this
event possible and joined
us in helping our students
start the school year ready
to learn!

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Vendor Registration Now Open!
October 17
10 AM - 4 PM
Downtown
B U R G AW N C . G O V/ R E G I S T ER
A little Sneak Peek of Christmas
Coming Soon!
GAF Community Splash Pad
Stay tuned for a ribbon cutting
event announced soon!
Our Beautification Committee is excited to
share a sneak peek of the town’s 2026
Christmas Ornament… the grand finale of
the 5 year series!
Stay tuned for the final reveal… You will
not want to miss your chance to get one!

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School starts again soon in Pender
County. Please be aware of our children as
they board and unload from our
public school buses. North Carolina General
Statute states “When a school bus is
displaying its mechanical stop signal or
flashing red lights and the bus is stopped for
the purpose of receiving or discharging
passengers, the driver of any other vehicle
that approaches the school bus from any
direction on the same street, highway, or
public vehicular area shall bring that other
vehicle to a full stop and shall remain
stopped. The driver of the other vehicle shall
not proceed to move, pass, or attempt to
pass the school bus until after the
mechanical stop signal has been withdrawn,
the flashing red stoplights have been turned
off, and the bus has started to move. ” The
statute continues to say “ the driver of a
vehicle traveling in the opposite direction
from the school bus, upon any road, highway
or city street that has been divided into two
roadways, so constructed as to separate
vehicular traffic between the two roadways by
an intervening space (including a center lane
for left turns if the roadway consists of
at least four more lanes ) or by a physical
barrier, need not stop upon meeting and
passing any school bus that has stopped in
the roadway across the dividing space or
physical barrier. ” (§ 20 -217). If anyone has
any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact the Burgaw Police Department. See
the brochure to the right supplied by the NC
DMV School Bus & Traffic Safety Section.
SCHOOL BUS STOP LAW
FRIENDLY REMINDER
FROM BURGAW POLICE
DEPARTMENT:
The speed limit on
town owned streets
within residential
neighborhoods is
25 MPH

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Mark your calendars to join us Halloween night!

Mayor
Olivia Dawson
Mayor Pro Tem
James Malloy
Council Members
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 Services
Department
259-2901
Police Department
Non-Emergency
259-4924
Fire Department
Non-Emergency
259-7494
Elected & Appointed
Officials
Connect with us!
Town Council 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 Board
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.