Just when you think “the season” has ended there is still more to do in our town. The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance is in full swing with its Autumn Cultural Series. Next up is the acoustic trio, Ameranouche, Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. This unique group, a sure crowd pleaser, mixes Flamenco, bebop and jazz swing music. Phone 845/252-7576 for tickets.

Come down to Main Street for the first annual Honey Bee Festival on Saturday, October 10. The festival begins with a Honey Bee inspired parade at 10 a.m. followed by many ways to learn about these essential insects from the experts, taste foods prepared with honey and shop the many end products of our industrious bees. There will be free arts and crafts for children and lots more activities which all center around honey bees. See page 17 for a feature article on the event.

The Tusten Town Board is in the process of preparing a 2016 budget which will then be available for public review and comment. There’s lots to consider this year. Most pressing is the roadway to Little Lake Erie, which will need repair. Experts have looked at the structure and agree that this is necessary. Fortunately there are reserve funds to help cover this expense. Additionally, spring plans are underway to replace the fence and repave the basketball court at the Tusten Town Park located on the flats. The board continues to be conservative during the budget process to assure that our town’s needs are met without undue increases to our town taxes. Currently, the town has no debt.

As a reminder: town board meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall on Bridge Street. Attendance guarantees you can stay informed. Hope you will be able to make the meeting on October 13.