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SUMMARY:Transfer Station Host Days
DESCRIPTION:Recycling Collection Events in Van Buren County \nVan Buren County partners with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) to bring affordable\, convenient recycling collection events to residents throughout the county. These events make it easier to responsibly dispose of items that don’t belong in your regular trash or recycling bin. \nElectronics Recycling Events \nIn addition to Recycle Roundups\, VBCD offers electronics-only collection opportunities throughout the year in two formats: \nOne-Day Events — Staff will be on-site to answer questions and help you unload. These afternoon events run from 1:00–5:00 PM and travel to different communities across the county. \n\n\n\n\nDate\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nMay 5\, 2026\nPorter Township Hall\, 88040 M-40 Hwy\, Lawton\n\n\nJune 10\, 2026\nBangor Fire Department\, 417 W. Arlington St.\, Bangor\n\n\nJuly 8\, 2026\nHartford Public Library\, 12 Church Street\, Hartford\n\n\nAugust 6\, 2026\nGobles City Park\, Downtown Gobles\n\n\n\n\nTransfer Station Host Days — VBCD’s electronics recycling trailer rotates through local waste and recycling centers throughout the year. Electronics recycling at these locations is open to all Van Buren County residents and landowners. Note that other services at each site are subject to that site’s own rules and may not be available to all residents. \n\n\n\n\nDates\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nMay 9\, 12 & 16\nDecatur Area Waste & Recycling Center\, 300 W. Beers Street\, Decatur\n\n\nJune 13 & 20\nBangor Township Waste & Recycling Center\, 41559 63rd Street\, Bangor\n\n\nJuly 11 & 18\nKeeler Township Transfer Station\, ½ mile south of Keeler on CR 687\, Hartford\n\n\nAugust 8\, 11 & 15\nBloomingdale Recycling Center\, 1 block west of Bloomingdale on Rocky Rd.\, Bloomingdale\n\n\n\n\n\nFor collection\, waste\, and recycling questions\, contact Materials Management Project Manager Kalli Marshall:\nResourceRecovery@VanBurenCD.org\n269-633-9314 \n\nFunding for Van Buren Conservation District collection events is provided in part by Van Buren County. Van Buren County is committed to supporting sustainable waste management opportunities that serve all county residents and landowners.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/2026-transfer-station-host-days/2026-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Public Notices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260508T200153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200153Z
UID:10001477-1778695200-1778702400@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Land Preservation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Land Preservation Board consists of locally appointed members who play a key role in the preservation of our farmland. \nThis meeting is open to the public. Please contact the Community Services Department for accommodations and questions. 269-657-8200 x 1073 CommunityServices@VanBurenCountyMI.gov \nVisit the event link to view the meeting agenda and learn more about our work\,
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/2026-may-2026/
LOCATION:Human Services West\, 57418 CR 681\, Hartford\, 49057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting Notice,Public Notices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260109T142418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T142418Z
UID:10001366-1778594400-1778598000@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting begins immediately after adjournment of the Committee of the Whole meeting (CoW) and is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month unless otherwise noted.  Items that came before the previous Committee of the Whole meeting will be reviewed for final decision.  Items approved at the BOC will generate a resolution\, some items will not require a resolution and will only be approved or denied by motion. \nAttending a Meeting\nYou can attend these public meetings in person\, via Zoom\, or watch on YouTube Live: \n\nIn Person: Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Second Floor\, Paw Paw\, MI 49079\nZoom: Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89123577829\, or enter meeting ID 891 2357 7829 in your Zoom app.\nYouTube Live Streaming: Watch recordings on YouTube Live Streaming.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/board-of-commissioners-meeting-5/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260109T140944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T142601Z
UID:10001354-1778590800-1778594400@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is where all presentations and new request will be presented to the Van Buren County Commissioners for initial consent. All items approved at the COW will move to the Board of Commissioners (BOC) next regularly scheduled meeting\, approximately 2 week later\, for final approval and resolution. Some items will not require a resolution and will only be approved or denied by motion. \nAttending a Meeting\nYou can attend these public meetings in person\, via Zoom\, or watch on YouTube Live: \n\nIn Person: Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Second Floor\, Paw Paw\, MI 49079\nZoom: Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89123577829\, or enter meeting ID 891 2357 7829 in your Zoom app.\nYouTube Live Streaming: Watch recordings on YouTube Live Streaming.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/committee-of-the-whole-meeting-5/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260504T150218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T152735Z
UID:10001475-1778580000-1778587200@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Special Meeting: Budget Presentations External Partners\, 10am
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/special-meeting-budget-presentations-external-partners-10am/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260505T183831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T130435Z
UID:10001476-1778162400-1778167800@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Van Buren Parks & Recreation Commission: Notice of Rescheduled Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The regularly scheduled Van Buren County Parks & Recreation Commission has been rescheduled from May 12 to May 7. \nDate: May 7\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Board of Commissioners Chambers\, Van Buren County Administration Building\, 219 E Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan 49079\nNotice Issued: May 5\, 2026 at 2:30 PM \nJoin virtually!\nMicrosoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/229450224895719?p=IeSRHlboMZtMbNcIqr \nMeeting ID:\n229 450 224 895 719 \nPasscode:\nbF6Hg64a \nClick here to read the full rescheduled meeting notice.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/2026-may-parks-and-rec-meeting/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting Notice,Public Notices
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260501T183901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T183901Z
UID:10001474-1778058000-1778061600@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Opioid Settlement Steering Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Opioid Settlement Steering Committee is comprised of community stakeholders to allocate funds from the Nationwide Opioid Settlement. The Committee determines the most viable ways to allocate funding by vetting projects to then be brought before the Board of Commissioners for approval. \nMeeting Type: Regular Meeting\nDate: May 6\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM\nLocation: Board of Commissioners Chambers\, Van Buren County Administration Building 219 E Paw Paw Street Suite 204\, Paw Paw\, Michigan 49079 \nThis meeting is open to the public. Visit the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee webpage to learn more. Please contact the Community Services Department for questions and accommodations.\nCommunityServices@VanBurenCountyMI.gov\n269-657-8200 x 1074\nAdministration Building\, 219 E Paw Paw Street Suite 201\, Paw Paw\, MI 49079
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/2026-may-ossc-meeting/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Notices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260424T160653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T160653Z
UID:10001440-1777986000-1778000400@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Electronics Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Recycling Collection Events in Van Buren County \nVan Buren County partners with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) to bring affordable\, convenient recycling collection events to residents throughout the county. These events make it easier to responsibly dispose of items that don’t belong in your regular trash or recycling bin. \nElectronics Recycling Events \nIn addition to Recycle Roundups\, VBCD offers electronics-only collection opportunities throughout the year in two formats: \nOne-Day Events — Staff will be on-site to answer questions and help you unload. These afternoon events run from 1:00–5:00 PM and travel to different communities across the county. \n\n\n\n\nDate\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nMay 5\, 2026\nPorter Township Hall\, 88040 M-40 Hwy\, Lawton\n\n\nJune 10\, 2026\nBangor Fire Department\, 417 W. Arlington St.\, Bangor\n\n\nJuly 8\, 2026\nHartford Public Library\, 12 Church Street\, Hartford\n\n\nAugust 6\, 2026\nGobles City Park\, Downtown Gobles\n\n\n\n\nTransfer Station Host Days — VBCD’s electronics recycling trailer rotates through local waste and recycling centers throughout the year. Electronics recycling at these locations is open to all Van Buren County residents and landowners. Note that other services at each site are subject to that site’s own rules and may not be available to all residents. \n\n\n\n\nDates\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nMay 9\, 12 & 16\nDecatur Area Waste & Recycling Center\, 300 W. Beers Street\, Decatur\n\n\nJune 13 & 20\nBangor Township Waste & Recycling Center\, 41559 63rd Street\, Bangor\n\n\nJuly 11 & 18\nKeeler Township Transfer Station\, ½ mile south of Keeler on CR 687\, Hartford\n\n\nAugust 8\, 11 & 15\nBloomingdale Recycling Center\, 1 block west of Bloomingdale on Rocky Rd.\, Bloomingdale\n\n\n\n\n\nFor collection\, waste\, and recycling questions\, contact Materials Management Project Manager Kalli Marshall:\nResourceRecovery@VanBurenCD.org\n269-633-9314 \n\nFunding for Van Buren Conservation District collection events is provided in part by Van Buren County. Van Buren County is committed to supporting sustainable waste management opportunities that serve all county residents and landowners.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/2026-electronics-recycling-event-porter/
LOCATION:Porter Township Hall\, 88040 M-40 Highway\, Lawton\, MI\, 49065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Notices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260415T134557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134557Z
UID:10001434-1777557600-1777561200@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from 4/28/2026. \nThe Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting begins immediately after adjournment of the Committee of the Whole meeting (CoW) and is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month unless otherwise noted.  Items that came before the previous Committee of the Whole meeting will be reviewed for final decision.  Items approved at the BOC will generate a resolution\, some items will not require a resolution and will only be approved or denied by motion. \nAttending a Meeting\nYou can attend these public meetings in person\, via Zoom\, or watch on YouTube Live: \nIn Person: Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Second Floor\, Paw Paw\, MI 49079 \nZoom: Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89123577829\, or enter meeting ID 891 2357 7829 in your Zoom app. \nYouTube Live Streaming: Watch recordings on YouTube Live Streaming
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/board-of-commissioners-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260415T134852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134931Z
UID:10001435-1777554000-1777557600@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from 4/28/2026. \nThe Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is where all presentations and new request will be presented to the Van Buren County Commissioners for initial consent. All items approved at the COW will move to the Board of Commissioners (BOC) next regularly scheduled meeting\, approximately 2 week later\, for final approval and resolution. Some items will not require a resolution and will only be approved or denied by motion. \nAttending a Meeting\nYou can attend these public meetings in person\, via Zoom\, or watch on YouTube Live: \nIn Person: Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Second Floor\, Paw Paw\, MI 49079 \nZoom: Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89123577829\, or enter meeting ID 891 2357 7829 in your Zoom app. \nYouTube Live Streaming: Watch recordings on YouTube Live Streaming.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/committee-of-the-whole-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T135000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260415T172753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T162257Z
UID:10001436-1777553400-1777557000@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Public Hearing: BRA Plan - SoHa Drift Lofts
DESCRIPTION:Public hearing to discuss the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Plan for the SoHa Drift Lofts project. \nClick here for the full public hearing notice.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/public-hearing-bra-plan-soha-drift-lofts/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting Notice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20250918T201212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T190610Z
UID:10001339-1775779200-1775865599@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Public Transit Annual Refresher Training Day
DESCRIPTION:In order to comply with training requirements\, Van Buren Public Transit will be closed Friday\, April 10\, 2026\,\nto hold its Annual Refresher Training for staff. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Services will resume as scheduled the following day.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/public-transit-annual-refresher-training-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20250918T201955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T201955Z
UID:10001340-1775347200-1775433599@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Public transit is closed for Easter Sunday.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/easter-sunday-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260220T213209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213209Z
UID:10001432-1772044200-1772047800@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Planning Commission Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting includes the Commission’s required annual actions\, including election of officers and adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule. The Commission will also continue discussion of the proposed bylaw amendments. \nUnder new business\, the Commission will receive a zoning text and map amendment request from South Haven Charter Township and will receive the Arlington Township Draft Master Plan (linked in the agenda) for review. Because the January meeting was cancelled\, our comments will no longer be within their formal review period\, but any feedback can still be forwarded for their general information. \nFeb 25 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/planning-commission-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20250822T154828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T154828Z
UID:10001244-1771200000-1771286399@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:President's Day
DESCRIPTION:Van Buren County will be closed to observe President’s Day.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/presidents-day/2026-02-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260206T192719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T163049Z
UID:10001431-1770721200-1770724800@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting February 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Click here for the Agenda PDF. \nJust a quick reminder that we will be holding our next Parks and Recreation meeting this Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026\, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Chambers. \nAs we discussed in January\, we will focus on upcoming 2026 grant opportunities and how they may align with current Parks priorities. \nThe Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) for the 2026 cycle continues to favor projects that: \n\nImprove or expand trails and trail connections\, including water access\nProvide public access to natural resources\, especially lakes and rivers\nHave a regional benefit\, serving more than just one community\nIncorporate accessibility improvements\, particularly projects that go beyond minimum ADA standards\nDemonstrate strong public support and readiness\n\nThe intent is to discuss how existing or potential Parks projects may fit well within those priorities and to get early direction from the Commission before moving too far down any one path. \nWe’ll also touch briefly on the County Fairs Capital Improvement Grant Program. As part of that discussion\, staff would like to talk about the signage project as a potential candidate\, particularly as it relates to improving visibility\, wayfinding\, and overall functionality of County facilities. This grant program places value on practical capital improvements that enhance usability\, accessibility\, and long-term benefit\, which aligns well with the goals of the signage effort. \nThis will be an informational discussion\, with the goal of gathering Commission feedback and helping shape next steps.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/parks-and-recreation-commission-meeting-february-10-2026/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260123T214409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T180110Z
UID:10001427-1769625000-1769628600@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Planning Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A brief overview of what’s on the agenda: \n\nElection of officers and confirmation of the 2026 meeting schedule\nDiscussion of proposed bylaw amendments\nReview of a South Haven Charter Township zoning text and map amendment\nReview of the Van Buren County Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2026–2030)\n\nClick here to view the full agenda packet \nThis plan was prepared by the Parks and Recreation Commission with assistance from the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission and outlines countywide recreation goals\, priorities\, and needs for the next five years. The Planning Commission’s review and feedback will help inform the plan as it moves forward to the Board of Commissioners for consideration.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/planning-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260127T133951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T133951Z
UID:10001428-1769511600-1769515200@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Parks and Rec Commission January Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will be recommending the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for approval to the Board of Commissioners for their meeting later that day. \nThis meeting will also serve as our Annual Meeting\, during which we will: \n\nElect officers\, and\nSet the 2026 meeting schedule.\n\nDocuments\nAgenda Packet \nParks and Recreation Master Plan \nPrograms Report \n  \n 
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/parks-and-rec-commission-january-special-meeting/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260127T210812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T210812Z
UID:10001430-1769472000-1769529600@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Full Closure – 2026-01-27T21:06:57.452Z
DESCRIPTION:Van Buren County will close at 4pm\, Jan 27\, 2026\, due to inclement weather.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/full-closure-2026-01-27t210657-452z/
CATEGORIES:County Emergency Closures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260127T210510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T210510Z
UID:10001429-1769472000-1769529600@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Full Closure – 2026-01-27T21:03:48.120Z
DESCRIPTION:Van Buren County will close early today at 4pm due to inclement weather.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/full-closure-2026-01-27t210348-120z/
CATEGORIES:County Emergency Closures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260116T185437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185903Z
UID:10001424-1769018400-1769022000@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Land Preservation Board Meeting January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom at Meeting ID: 964 916 3255 Passcode: 535680 \nPlease click here to view the agenda in a new tab. \n 
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/land-preservation-board-meeting-january-2026/
LOCATION:Human Services West\, 57418 CR 681\, Hartford\, 49057\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260120T021049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T021450Z
UID:10001425-1768867200-1768905000@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Delayed Start – Closed Until 10:30 AM on Tuesday 1/20/2026
DESCRIPTION:All VBC Courts\, Administration\, and other non-essential government offices/facilities will not open until 10:30 AM on Tuesday\, January 20th due to weather conditions.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/delayed-start-1-20-26/
CATEGORIES:County Emergency Closures
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20250528T184417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T200846Z
UID:10001249-1768780800-1768867199@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:The county is closed all day for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day/2026-01-19/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260113T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260109T151921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T151921Z
UID:10001423-1768308600-1768309200@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Public Hearing: Community Park\, Recreation\, Open Space and Greenway Plan: 2026-2030
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/public-hearing-community-park-recreation-open-space-and-greenway-plan-2026-2030/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20260109T151539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T162915Z
UID:10001422-1768302000-1768305600@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Special Board of Commissioners Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Board Meeting to review the 2026 Van Buren County Facilities Master Plan.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/special-board-of-commissioners-meeting/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20250919T124534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T124534Z
UID:10001341-1767225600-1767311999@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:New Years Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/new-years-day-2/
CATEGORIES:County Holiday Closures
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20250822T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160043Z
UID:10001205-1767225600-1767311999@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:Van Buren County will be closed on New Year’s Day.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/new-years-day/2026-01-01/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20250528T185103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T195532Z
UID:10000263-1767139200-1767225599@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:New Years Eve
DESCRIPTION:The county is closed all day for New Years Eve.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/new-years-eve/2025-12-31/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-15234651.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Closed-for-holiday-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20250528T185006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T195555Z
UID:10000262-1766620800-1766707199@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The county is closed all day for Christmas.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/christmas/2025-12-25/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc02-15234651.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Closed-for-holiday-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T094517
CREATED:20251211T215607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T215608Z
UID:10000628-1766601000-1766604600@vanburencountymi.gov
SUMMARY:Planning Commission
DESCRIPTION:We are here to guide and support our community in planning decisions. Our commission was reestablished under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act\, PA 33 of 2008. Members are appointed by the County Board of Commissioners to create and adopt a county plan. We work closely with local planning commissions to ensure sustainable and lawful planning.
URL:https://vanburencountymi.gov/event/planning-commission-2/
LOCATION:Board of Commissioners Chambers\, 219 E. Paw Paw Street\, Paw Paw\, Michigan\, 49079\, United States
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR