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Aug 20, 2026

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Council Approves Temporary 2026 Budget

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Shipping Container Rules Considered

The Council considered Ordinance 26-10, which would revise zoning standards for shipping containers, including definitions related to hazardous materials; the provided minutes excerpt does not state whether the ordinance was adopted.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Council approves trail grant and camp aid

The council approved consent resolutions that include a $164,520.80 trail-construction grant application, a $66,344.96 Clean Communities grant, and summer camp fee waivers for seven campers.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Council Advances Historic Preservation Grants

The Council authorized grant applications for preservation work at the Chamberlain House and Camp Jefferson. The applications seek $192,300 and $25,450, respectively, with total project budgets of $384,600 and $127,250.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Council Authorizes Tax and Escrow Refunds

The consent agenda authorized $19,945.21 in tax overpayment refunds and a $7,523.92 developer escrow refund to 757 Route 15 Realty LLC, which withdrew from a development project.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Council Approves Tax Overpayment Refunds

The Council authorized $41,193.09 in tax overpayment refunds and $60 in recreation-fee refunds.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Proposed 2026 Budget Includes Tax Increases

The proposed 2026 budget would increase taxes on an average assessed home by $22.95 for garbage, $105.19 for municipal services, and $20.24 for the library. Administration reported $1,458,702 in cuts after starting with a $2 million shortfall.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Council Advances Shipping Container Standards

The council authorized purchases of up to $25,010.01 for radios and equipment supporting school security and up to $40,000 for water meters and readers. The meeting also addressed proposed zoning standards for shipping containers.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council Targets Lower 2026 Tax Increase

The council discussed a proposed 2026 tax increase of $237 for the average assessed home, including municipal, garbage, library, and open-space taxes. Using $290,000 from a liquor-license-sale distribution could reduce the municipal portion from $193 to about $160.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council Introduces Employee Pay Range Ordinance

The Council introduced an ordinance setting 2026 salary ranges and benefits for specified part-time construction officials, a code enforcement officer, and a senior environmental health specialist; a public hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Council caps planning contract at $80,000

The Council approved a compromise setting the Township Planner contract at a maximum of $80,000, rather than the proposed $100,000. Officials said the amount reflected expected Land Use applications and prior-year trends, with some planner costs supported by grants.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Council Approves Temporary 2026 Budget

The Council approved a temporary budget for 2026, along with a cash management plan, appropriation transfer, and payment of bills. It also authorized utility billing adjustments of less than $10 without separate Council approval.

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