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BUCHANAN – In an effort to keep staff and citizens safe amid the threat of COVID-19, the Buchanan City Hall will close today at 5 p.m. through April 6. Plans are in place to maintain essential city services including police, fire, water and wastewater functions.

Water/sewer payments can be made through the city’s online payment processor the city’s drop box at the edge of the City Hall parking lot. Cash payments are not recommended in the dropbox but will be accepted during this time. Payments will be posted for the amount submitted and overages will be credited to the account number or street address included with the payment – no change will be returned at a later date. Anyone with a Water/Sewer emergency should contact the Police Department at (269) 695-5120 or Berrien County Dispatch at (269) 983-7141, #1.

The March 23 Commission Meeting will still be held as planned. The city will be taking appropriate precautions and are requiring social distancing. Therefore, the city requests public comments to be made in writing prior to the meeting through the city’s website. The city is currently exploring options for future meetings that would enable it to both comply with the current guideline of the Open Meetings Act and adhere to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.

Residents who have general questions or concerns about city services should use the “Contact Us” form on the city’s website at cityofbuchanan.com. During this time, most staff will be working remotely but voicemail and email addresses listed below will be checked periodically and staff will respond to critical needs as quickly as possible.

City Manager: WMarx@cityofbuchanan.com
City Treasurer: jobryant@cityofbuchanan.com
City Clerk: bpitcher@cityofbuchanan.com
Building Department: glewis@cityobuchanan.com
Zoning Permit Administrator: dpatzer@cityofbuchanan.com
Accounts Payable: chorner@cityofbuchanan.com
Water/Sewer: rcornwell@cityofbuchanan.com
General Inquiries: aschanick@cityofbuchanan.com

The city wants to encourage its community to support local businesses that are still working to serve the public through these adverse conditions. Many local restaurants are adjusting hours, menus and even offering delivery services. Follow the City of Buchanan on Facebook for the latest information.