Van Buren officials are talking budget for 2011. Officials continue to seek opportunities to cut costs through avenues such as shared services and equipment, but expect increases in health insurance for town employees and workers compensation payments to have a significant impact on next year’s budget.
The town board will meet to discuss the town budget on the following dates: from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 5; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 12; 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 13; and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday Oct. 14 at the town hall, corner of Van Buren and Ellsworth roads. Officials will meet with department heads to discuss elements of the overall budget. Meetings are open to the public.
