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Van Buren Committee Moves $200,000 Grant Proposal to Full Commission

Van Buren Committee A voted to pursue a TDEC grant to replace solid waste convenience center equipment. Chair Cale Crain said the county must provide a 10 percent match for any grant dollars received. Crain said current equipment is beyond repair. “We are looking at some new containers for Solid Waste,” Crain said. “We’ve had these containers for several years. ... Read More »

Wheel Tax Proposed in Van Buren

The Van Buren County Budget Committee will propose a $40 Wheel Tax be placed on the November ballot. Committee Chairman William Maxwell said the tax will bring in needed funds for schools and will help generate more money for the county’s general fund. He said the revenues would be split evenly between the School Board and county. “The School System ... Read More »