Van Buren Township will be closed for two weeks due to COVID-19

News release from Van Buren Township
In an effort to reduce the spread and exposure of COVID-19, the Van Buren Township Board of Trustees voted to shut down all township administration offices, including the Senior Center, Parks & Recreation Department, all Van Buren public parks, Fire Stations 1 and 2, and the public safety records window starting Tuesday, March 17, for two weeks. After two weeks the shutdown will be reevaluated.
The Public Safety Department (police, fire and dispatch) remains open. All preliminary breath testing will be suspended until further notice. All programs and events have been canceled until Monday, April 6.
The Senior Center Meals on Wheels program will continue, as planned. Seniors participating in the program have received five frozen meals just in case the program has any delays. However, hot meals are still being delivered daily.
The Focus Hope and Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) will operate as planned on Thursday, March 19. Senior Center transportation services are still operating as planned. Those with questions may call (734) 699-8918 or email Lynette Jordan at [email protected] .
Yard waste and garbage pick up are still operating as scheduled. Residents who need landfill passes will have to wait until further notice.
For police and fire reports, submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request available on the township website: hhtps://vanburen-mi.org/officials/clerk/. The FOIA request can also be emailed and/or faxed to you directly by contacting the Records Office at (734) 699-8939 or by emailing Tina Harman at [email protected] . When sending email requests, write FOIA Request in the subject line.
Copies of traffic crash reports can be obtained on the CLEMIS website: www.clemis.org . You will need to know the report number in order to obtain a copy of the report. These reports can also be obtained by submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request form. If you do not know the report number, contact the Records Office at (734) 699-8939.
Due to the records window closure at this time, local background checks will not be done at the window. Visit the State of Michigan website: www.michigan.gov to obtain an ICHAT background check through the State of Michigan.
The township is committed to supporting its at-risk population as best it can.
This information is subject to change as more news is released via the Federal and State governments. The township is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will update staff and residents as new information is reported. The residents’ patience and understanding are appreciated.