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NEWSLETTER
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Published weekly by the Town of Burgaw | August 24-28, 2026
The Town of Burgaw is proud to
announce that its FY 2026–27
Annual Operating Budget has
received the Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award
from the Government Finance
Officers Association (GFOA) —
the organization ’s highest
recognition for governmental
budgeting.
This achievement reflects the
Town’s continued commitment
to transparency, professionalism, and responsible financial
management. We recognize and thank the Town Council
and Town staff for their leadership, collaboration, and
dedication throughout the budget process that contributed
to this significant accomplishment.
We are proud to celebrate this achievement for the Town of
Burgaw and look forward to continuing to build upon this
standard of excellence.
Burgaw receives Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award
Growing Burgaw Together:
TDA W orkshop Recap
The Burgaw Tourism Development Authority
recently came together for a special workshop
centered around the theme GROW Burgaw —
Grounded in Our Purpose, Recognizing What ’s
Working, Opportunities to Grow, and Working Better
Together.
During the workshop, members reviewed the TDA ’s
roles and responsibilities, discussed occupancy tax
collections and the use of tourism funding, and
reflected on the Authority ’s purpose in promoting
travel and tourism in Burgaw.
Members also took time to recognize what is
currently working well, identify opportunities for
continued growth, and discuss what they want the
TDA to be moving forward. The workshop
encouraged collaboration, fresh ideas, and a shared
commitment to making thoughtful investments that
strengthen Burgaw as a place to visit, experience,
and enjoy.
The TDA excited to build on this momentum and
continue working together to GROW Burgaw!
Growing Burgaw Together

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UPCOMING
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
The following items will be heard for consideration at the next
regular Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2026
beginning at 5:30 PM 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 preliminary plat for a major
subdivision (Quasi -Judicial) on an existing R -12, residential
district for a 139 -lot single -family detached residential
development located south of Henry Brown Road (SR 1343)
and north of NC HWY 53. The property can be further
identified by parcel identification number: 3219-82-3868-0000.
Assigned Staff: Ron Meredith, rmeredith@burgawnc.gov,
910.663.3451
Agenda Item 2: Consideration of a text amendment to amend
Unified Development Ordinance Section 9.26 Sign Regulations.
The request is to expand the use of electronic changeable copy
signs and create additional usage standards. Assigned Staff:
Ron Meredith, rmeredith@burgawnc.gov, 910.663.3451
NOTI CE OF PUBLI C HEARINGS
MOBILE OFFICE HOURS
Stop by and get assistance from David Rouzer’s
staff during Mobile Office Hours, from 1:00-3:00 pm
on the first Thursday of every month at the Burgaw
Town Center (108 E. Wilmington Street). Convenient,
drop-in, face-to-face help right here in Burgaw!

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Big thanks to GAF, Parks Foundation of Burgaw, and
town employees with the Burgaw Police and Fire
Departments and Public Services Department for helping
put the final touches on the splash pad project!
Burgaw Town Clerk Kristin Wells recently attended the 2026 North Carolina Association of Municipal
Clerks (NCAMC) Annual Summer Conference, held August 19–22 at the Wilmington Convention
Center. The conference brought municipal clerks from across North Carolina together for professional
development, networking and educational opportunities designed to strengthen the municipal clerk
profession.
Hosted in Wilmington with the assistance of Wilmington City Clerk Penny Spicer -Sidbury, this year ’s
conference was especially exciting to have held right here in southeastern North Carolina. Sessions
covered a variety of topics focused on leadership, professional growth and the important role
municipal clerks serve within local government.
The conference also featured several notable guest
speakers, including North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and
Andy Masters, award-winning author and international speaker.
Attending the annual conference provides valuable opportunities for
continued education, professional development and collaboration with
municipal clerks from across the state. Ms. Wells looks forward to applying
the knowledge, resources and ideas gained through the conference to her
continued service to the Town of Burgaw and its citizens.
Town Clerk attends Annual NC Municipal Clerks Conference
Coming Soon!
GAF Community
Splash Pad

UPCOMING EVENT
Burgaw Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Movie in the Park
featuring Captain America
7:00 pm | Dees Park | 105 W Courthouse Ave
Autumn Fest
10:00 am-4:00 pm | Downtown Burgaw
burgawnc.gov/autumnfest
burgawnc.gov | 910-300-6401 | recreation@burgawnc.gov
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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.