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Public hearing to discuss the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Plan for the SoHa Drift Lofts project. Click here for the full public hearing notice.
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Rescheduled from 4/28/2026. The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is where all presentations and new request will be presented to the Van Buren County Commissioners for initial consent. All items
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Rescheduled from 4/28/2026. The Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting begins immediately after adjournment of the Committee of the Whole meeting (CoW) and is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month unless otherwise noted. Items that came before the previous Committee of the Whole meeting will be reviewed for final decision. Items approved |
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Recycling Collection Events in Van Buren County Van Buren County partners with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) to bring affordable, convenient recycling collection events to residents throughout the county. These events make it easier to responsibly dispose of items that don't belong in your regular trash or recycling bin. Electronics Recycling Events In addition |
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The Opioid Settlement Steering Committee is comprised of community stakeholders to allocate funds from the Nationwide Opioid Settlement. The Committee determines the most viable ways to allocate funding by vetting projects to then be brought before the Board of Commissioners for approval. Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Date: May 6, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Board |
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1 event,Recycling Collection Events in Van Buren County Van Buren County partners with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) to bring affordable, convenient recycling collection events to residents throughout the county. These events make it easier to responsibly dispose of items that don't belong in your regular trash or recycling bin. Electronics Recycling Events In addition |
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3 events,Recycling Collection Events in Van Buren County Van Buren County partners with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) to bring affordable, convenient recycling collection events to residents throughout the county. These events make it easier to responsibly dispose of items that don't belong in your regular trash or recycling bin. Electronics Recycling Events In addition The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is where all presentations and new request will be presented to the Van Buren County Commissioners for initial consent. All items approved at the The Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting begins immediately after adjournment of the Committee of the Whole meeting (CoW) and is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month unless otherwise noted. Items that came before the previous Committee of the Whole meeting will be reviewed for final decision. Items approved at the BOC |
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2 events,The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is where all presentations and new request will be presented to the Van Buren County Commissioners for initial consent. All items approved at the The Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting begins immediately after adjournment of the Committee of the Whole meeting (CoW) and is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month unless otherwise noted. Items that came before the previous Committee of the Whole meeting will be reviewed for final decision. Items approved at the BOC |
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Recycling Collection Events in Van Buren County Van Buren County partners with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) to bring affordable, convenient recycling collection events to residents throughout the county. These events make it easier to responsibly dispose of items that don't belong in your regular trash or recycling bin. Recycle Roundups Recycle Roundups are |
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