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The Town Council unanimously adopted Hamilton Township’s 2026 municipal budget after approving a $350,631.26 increase in the amount raised by taxes, bringing it to $134,819,858.84. The Council also approved $31,000 in additional estimated capital-project costs.
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The adopted budget increases the total amount raised by taxes and provides funding for municipal operations, including higher Fire Department salary costs and utility expenses. Council members cited increased healthcare costs, inflation, gasoline prices, and reduced state aid as budget challenges. The Council also approved zoning changes affecting warehouse uses, a no-parking zone near a ballot drop box on Wilfred Avenue, and new requirements for groundwater-monitoring well work.
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