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Northampton council adopts 2026 budget with 2.5‑mill increase; mayor backs plan after review
Summary
Council granted final approval to the borough’s 2026 budget, which includes a 2.5‑mill tax increase; Mayor Tony Pristack said the rise was necessary to preserve public safety and services amid rising costs, and council recorded a voice vote approving the measure.
The Borough of Northampton’s council voted to grant final approval to the 2026 budget after a brief presentation and public discussion. Mayor Tony Pristack, who said he had considered vetoing a larger increase, defended the 2.5‑mill rise as needed to maintain public safety, vehicle maintenance and personnel costs.
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