Welcome To The Town Of Buffalo 

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THIS WEBSITE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF:

DENNIS MICHAEL SEMLING

1960-2021

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THE ABCs OF TOWN GOVERNMENT

OCTOBER, 2022, #23 BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES, CONTINUED

In recent posts, I have noted the powers and duties for a town board that relate directly to essential public safety issues, namely;  fire protection and ambulance/emergency services. An additional service as found in Wis.Statutes Chapter 60, is law enforcement. By statute, law enforcement in a Wisconsin town may be provided by a town constable, the sheriff's department or police officers (or combination of these.)  Primary law enforcement in the Town of Buffalo is provided by the Buffalo County Sheriff Department. The town does have an elected constable who has citation authority but not arrest power. In addition, town supervisors are authorized to issue citations for violations of town ordinances( illegal parking) but do not have power of arrest and cannot enforce traffic laws (speeding.) Our town has a positive working relationship with the BC Sheriff Dept. and we appreciate their service to our citizens especially given limited resources (personnel) to meet the needs of a very large county.

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The TOB Town Hall is again available for rental purposes, depending on dates and with certain conditions, limitations applied. Contact Claire Waters for availability and details. 

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Occasionaly, there is an issue or announcement related to town business that seems to rise to the need to make contact with as many citizens as possible. One timely way to do this is through email contact. If you are not on the town's contact email list and would like to be, please contact [email protected]  This is used for emergency/important town business ONLY.

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Guess what?  Have a reunion, birthday party, graduation or just a plain ole family gathering? Are you aware the town hall is available for rent?

Full kitchen, RR facilities, air conditioning, plenty of tables & chairs, use of park.  Special rate for multiple days

Contact Claire Waters at 687-8419 for details.

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