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Buckeye Goes Green

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1. What are the new Town offices hours?

Beginning Dec. 1, Town offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Many Town offices will be closed on Fridays.

2. Why is the Town of Buckeye implementing this program of closing many Town offices on Friday?

The Town Council agreed to this program to provide Town residents extended time to conduct business with the Town. There will projected savings in energy consumption, and it will help the Town meet county-mandated trip reduction goals.

3. Why extend the Town office hours?

Many Buckeye residents have to take time out of their work day to access services of the Town. Extended hours will allow residents to visit Town offices before or after their work day

4. Will other Town services be affected by the closure of town offices on Friday?

No, many Town services will continue to be offered on Fridays, including curbside recycling pickups and senior and social service programs at the Buckeye Community Center and recreational programs at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center. In addition, the Buckeye Public Library will continue its normal operating hours Monday through Saturday, and the Buckeye Municipal Court offices will be open Monday through Thursday and closed Friday. Essential police and fire services will be offered seven days a week, as will calls for emergency services such as water line breaks.

5. Will Town employees be working less hours by having Fridays off?

Town employees will continue to work 40 hours a week, many of whom will work four 10-hour days to provide extended services Monday through Friday.

6. Can I still schedule construction inspections on Fridays?

Inspection services will not be available on Fridays. Please contact your inspector for scheduling options or call 623-349-6200 for more information.

7. Will the day my water bill is due be affected by Town offices being closed on Friday?

Water bill payments are billed on Wednesdays and are due in 21 days, so payments will never be due on a Friday

8. Will I be able to turn my water on/off on Friday?

Water turn-on/off will occur Monday through Thursday.