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Aug 19, 2026

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Council Advances Traffic Safety Measures

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Council approves energy and safety measures

The council approved a 48-month electricity supply contract beginning in December 2026 at $0.08585 per kilowatt-hour. It also approved $2,048,679.09 in bills and claims, adopted a corrective plan addressing findings in the 2025 annual audit, authorized sidewalk repair notices, and appointed two firefighters.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Mahwah Council Advances Park Vehicle Ban

The Council introduced an ordinance that would prohibit electric and motorized bicycles, mopeds, ATVs, and motorcycles in all township parks and park walking areas. Final passage is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Approves Watermain Replacement Project

Mahwah approved a $414,950 contract for the Lawrence Road Water Main Replacement project and authorized up to $11,500 for related engineering services. The Council also approved $2,845,051.92 in bills and claims.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council approves capital funding and policy changes

The Council adopted bond ordinances totaling $2,351,800 in appropriations, including $1,501,800 for capital improvements, $750,000 for water and sewer upgrades, and $100,000 for affordable-housing property upgrades. It also adopted a no-cash payment policy with certain exceptions and agreed to hold July and August Council meetings on Zoom.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council adopts employee salary ordinance

The Township Council adopted an ordinance setting salaries for white-collar, management and non-union employees. It also approved $2,216,678.81 in bills and claims.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Adopts 2026 Municipal Budget

The Township Council adopted the amended 2026 municipal budget, keeping the municipal levy at 2.42%.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Moves on Bus Traffic Concerns

The Council introduced an ordinance to repeal the prohibition on U-turns on Martis Place and Reid Court after residents raised concerns about bus traffic, idling, backing, and safety. The Council also approved $818,568.41 in bills and claims.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Approves Budget Cap Bank

The Township Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2092, allowing the municipality to exceed its 2026 municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council approves technology and utility financing

The Council unanimously adopted two bond ordinances: $247,500 for Township technology upgrades, including $235,125 in authorized bonds or notes, and $225,000 for water and sewer utility technology upgrades, fully financed through bonds or notes.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Budget and Housing Settlement Decisions

The council addressed a settlement allowing a proposed development of up to 60 townhome units, including 12 affordable units and 48 market-rate units. The developer must apply for site approval within 90 days, with completion estimated at approximately two years.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Council Approves Grants and Technology Contracts

The Township Council approved an approximately $35,526 grant for wood-waste recycling and leaf-composting permit compliance, adopted a 2026 hazard-mitigation plan, and authorized technology and communications contracts exceeding the 2026 bid threshold.

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Briefing

Feb 14, 2026

Mahwah Reviews 2026 Municipal Budget Priorities

The Council reviewed 2026 budget needs for fire, emergency medical, senior, and transportation services; the Business Administrator said those programs are fully funded. Firefighters handled more than 800 calls in 2025, MEMS received 2,083 calls, and Access Transportation is slated to receive two grant-funded vans.

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Briefing

Feb 7, 2026

Council Reviews Police and Public Works Budget

The Police Department handled about 43,000 calls in 2025 while maintaining a 0% increase in its operating budget.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Council Approves Capital Bond and Traffic Changes

The Township Council approved a $3 million bond ordinance, authorizing up to $2.85 million in bonds or notes for capital improvements. It also adopted a ban on U-turns on Martis Place and Reid Court and accepted easements for a culvert replacement project.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Council Advances Traffic Safety Measures

The Council introduced an ordinance to prohibit U-turns on Martis Place and Reid Court, with a public hearing scheduled for February 5, 2026. The Council also adopted a 40-mph speed limit for both directions of Campgaw Road along the specified section.

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