I absolutely love living in Burgaw. It's very peaceful. Seldom do you hear the sounds of sirens blaring down the road. It's a great place to raise children..mine love it & I wouldn't move them any where else. As for gossip..most towns are like that...if YOU give them reason to gossip. Keep your nose clean & you won't have problems with people talking about you. Trouble only follows you if you let it.