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West Windsor council begins budget season debating sidewalks, road resurfacing, permitting fixes and a communications hire
Summary
Council prioritized roads, bicycle/pedestrian projects and sidewalks for the 2026 budget, discussed a possible pooled sidewalk-fix program and legal/administrative constraints, and asked administration for detailed budget visibility; mayor warned of a large health-care cost increase affecting hiring and tax-rate choices.
West Windsor councilmembers used the Feb. 2 meeting to launch budget-season discussions, focusing on road resurfacing, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, a potential new sidewalk program and nonmonetary permitting-process reforms.
Councilmembers said residential roads — many 30–40 years old — and sidewalk gaps are pressing concerns. Councilmember Andrea proposed a pooled, bid-based sidewalk program that would collect residents onto an annual list and use bulk bidding to reduce per-household costs while preserving homeowners’ legal responsibility for sidewalk maintenance. She said the township currently runs a narrower program targeting sidewalks damaged by township trees and suggested expanding options so residents could join a coordinated bid list.
"We could offer it possibly as a once-a-year thing — you sign up and we let you in on our…
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