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

NOVEMBER, 2022, #24 BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES(VILLAGE POWERS)

Town governments in Wisconsin are considered statutory bodies, meaning they only have powers that are specifically granted by statute. There is, however, a way that the town board's authority can be broadened through adoption of village powers. Village powers do not change the town's status to that of a village, but it does allow the board to excercise greater flexibility to govern under both constitutional and statutory "home rule" powers.  A board with village powers has general authority to "act for the government and good order of the village, for its commercial benefit and for the health, safety, welfare and convenience of the public." (Wis.Stat.61.34(1)) An example of this is a town with village powers could enact a public nuisance ordinance whereas a town board alone would not have authority to adopt such a regulation. In April, 2014, Town of Buffalo electors granted the town board village powers by approving resolution 04-2014-31 as per Wis.Stat.60.10(2)(c).

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NOTICE:  Tuesday, November 8, 2022 is Election Day. Polls (Town Hall) open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.  Photo ID is required

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       On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the Town of Buffalo Board Supervisors approved a proposed town budget for 2023. The proposed budget(summary) will be posted for citizens on November 9 until the public hearing set as Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 6:45 P.M.  The 2023 budget, with any amendments, will be considered for approval  by the board during the monthly meeting on November 29.

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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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