With Summer over and a new season beginning, I need to update you about the park improvement project. Two parts of the improvement plan have been completed: replacement of the park water filter system and installation of a new drinking fountain and bottle filler. A third part of the plan, recognition and memorial signage, is complete except for determining a dedication date for placement of the signage. Playground equipment needs have been assessed and will be initated after the existing sand base has been removed and replaced. A bid to do that part of the project has been accepted. Weather (rain/soft ground) has been an issue but conditions should improve in the next few weeks. The old drinking fountain also needs to be removed.
SPECIAL NOTE: This may be the last narrative that appears in this website as the town has received word that the cost of the website has been raised by 300%! This cost is prohibitive so we are seeking assistance in developing a new website.
NOTICE: The two broadband forums were attended by a total of 95 residents some of whom were from Ft City. We appreciate all who attended and contributed to the opportunity to receive information about the broadband project and ask questions about it.
The next step of the project is the on-going site visits by CCTC engineers as they seek to "map" all locations for appropriate "drop" of the fiber optic cable.
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OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
The Piepers Valley Cemetery association (Trustees) are actively seeking individuals who are willing to serve with them as part of the cemetery oversight committee. There is a serious need for additional help with this community service opportunity. For information please contact David Schmidknecht, 507.429.0652 or [email protected]
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Thursday May 23, 4 pm to 7:00 pm is opening day for the Town of Buffalo Farmer's Market set up in the Town Hall parking lot.
Here is a current (partial) list of known vendors and items that will be part of our first ever market.
Tansys's Traveling Kitchen and the Coffee Camper will be there with food, drinks and goodies.
Other vendors will be there with tomato and herb plants, eggs and upcycled items, homemade crocheted items, Castlerock Sourdough, lettuce and whatever else the greenhouse has produced.
We anticipate new vendors will be added in the weeks to come. Stop by to say "hi" and support the new, local Farmer's Market
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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. SPECIAL NOTE: During the month of February contact Steve James rather than Claire.
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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.