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Aug 22, 2026

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Council approves 2026 employee salaries

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Civic center rules and pay changes approved

The Council adopted rules for the Borough Civic Community Center and approved amendments to employee salary ranges. It also awarded a contract of up to $13,000 for the 2026 Pompton Day fireworks and authorized payment of $4,675,865.50 in bills and wires.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Council Changes Solicitation Hours

The Borough Council gave final approval to an ordinance changing the permitted operating times for solicitors and charitable solicitors; the minutes do not state the new hours. The mayor also reported four confirmed human rabies-exposure cases linked to a rabid raccoon and urged residents to report unusual wildlife behavior to Animal Control.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Council Advances Health Benefits Referendum

The Borough Council approved a non-binding referendum on employee contributions toward health benefit costs by a 4-1 vote, with one council member absent. The council also adopted a $2,438,726 bond ordinance authorizing up to $1,667,300 in bonds or notes for borough improvements.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Police officers honored for lifesaving service

Borough Council recognized officers and staff for responding to a structure fire, a serious medical emergency at Valbruna, and a joint arrest investigation that led to multiple arrests. Awards included Medals of Valor, Life-Saving Awards, Unit Citations, and the 2025 Officer of the Year and Chief’s Award.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Council advances $1.67 million bond plan

The Council introduced a bond ordinance appropriating $2,438,726 and authorizing up to $1,667,300 in bonds or notes for borough improvements; final adoption is scheduled for June 10, 2026. The Council also approved $884,405.05 in prepaid bills and adopted ordinances updating recycling-center rules and employee salary ranges.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Council Adopts 2026 Municipal Budget

The Borough Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget, including $12,715,681.09 for municipal purposes, $120,317.27 for the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund, and a $664,739.32 minimum library tax. The measure passed with five votes in favor; one council member was absent, and no residents spoke during the budget hearing.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Police Captain Demoted and Suspended

The Borough Council unanimously approved a six-month unpaid suspension and demotion from Police Captain to Lieutenant for Ryan Cichon, accepting the hearing officer’s findings on falsification of records and lack of candor during an internal affairs investigation.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Council Restores a Property’s Prior Zoning

The Council gave final approval to Ordinance 26-12, repealing a prior rezoning and restoring the property’s previous zoning classification; the vote was 5-0 with one abstention.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Council Introduces 2026 Municipal Budget

The Borough Council introduced Pompton Lakes’ 2026 municipal budget and scheduled a public hearing for May 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. It also adopted the 2026 Special Improvement District budget totaling $320,995.98.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Council Adopts 2026 Budget Cap Bank

The council adopted an ordinance increasing the municipal appropriation limit from 2% to 3.5% and creating a cap bank that can carry unused capacity into future budget cycles. It also advanced a proposed $259,000 Willow Field playground project, including a grant request of up to $250,000, and approved $7,500 for river-channel imagery services.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Council Introduces $321,000 Business District Budget

The Council introduced a $320,995.98 budget for the 2026 Pompton Lakes Community Partnership Business Improvement District. It also approved applying for a $300,000 shared-services grant with Oakland to help purchase a garbage truck.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council Advances Affordable Housing and Waste Plans

The council introduced two Fourth-Round affordable housing ordinances and advanced zoning changes intended to support the borough’s housing obligations. It also formally executed a shared-services agreement for solid waste and recycling collection, which will require additional personnel and a garbage truck; fees assessed to Oakland are expected to cover related debt service. The council approved the consent agenda and authorized payment of $3,070,528.88 in bills.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council Approves Shared Waste Collection Agreement

The Council unanimously approved a shared-services agreement under which Pompton Lakes will provide solid waste, recycling, and vegetative waste collection services to Oakland from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030. The meeting also advanced affordable-housing zoning changes and authorized a $5 million supplemental funding request for replacing the Department of Public Works garage.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Borough appoints new police chief

Anthony Rodriguez was appointed chief of police effective January 1, 2026, under a competitive-examination waiver granted by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. His base salary is $198,000, plus a 10% longevity payment, for a total salary of $217,800.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Council approves 2026 employee salaries

The council approved the listed 2026 non-union employee salaries by a 5-1 vote, after rejecting a motion to table the resolution. It also unanimously approved payment of $4,409,522.08 in bills and wires.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Approves New Borough Attorney

The Borough Council approved the one-year appointment of Mark Semeraro’s firm as Borough Attorney by a 4-2 vote, despite a motion to delay the decision. The council also approved a 2026 temporary budget and other annual appointments and policies.

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