Effective March 18, all Van Buren town buildings are closed to the public until further notice.

All offices will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with a complete closure from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. daily for lunch.

“We are operating with half the usual staff so it may take a little longer to respond to calls, messages or emails. Please bear with us and we will get back to you as quickly as possible,” said a release from Town Clerk Lynn Precourt.

Call or email the specific department with questions or for services. The town’s website also contains information and documents for download: townofvanburen.com.

NYS Court System has closed all courts, including Van Buren, until May 1.

Any items for staff in a specific department are to be placed in the drop box, located by the Clerk’s Office and will be checked multiple times daily.

Please put tax payments in the drop box and a receipt will be mailed to you. If paying in cash (during business hours ONLY) make sure exact amount and call office at 315-635-3010 to let us know so we can pick it up promptly.

If you must have an in-person meeting please contact staff to make an appointment.

Town of Van Buren departments

Clerk/Tax Receiver: 315-635-3010

Supervisor: 315-635-3009

Codes: 315-635-3604

Assessor: 315-635-7997

Engineer: 315-635-3011

Parks & Rec: 315-638-4727

Highway: 315-635-5124

Court: 315-671-4699 (Court is closed until May 1.)

Additional resources

Canton Woods Senior Center: 315-638-4536

Seniors who need meal delivery (Onondaga County): 315-218-1987

Upstate COVID-19 triage for medical questions: 315-464-3979

Onondaga County Childcare Solutions: 315-446-1220

Community Resource line: Dial 211

Public Health Department: 315-435-3252

Town of Lysander: 315-638-4264