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New Freedom council debates capping Southern Regional Police contribution; motion fails
Summary
New Freedom Borough Council considered a motion to cap its 2027 contribution to the Southern Regional Police Department at $875,000, mirroring neighboring Shrewsbury’s action, but the council voted against taking that step after extended debate over overtime, staffing and bargaining dynamics.
New Freedom Borough Council met Monday to consider a proposed cap on the borough’s municipal contribution to the Southern Regional Police Department (SRPD) for budget year 2027. The motion, offered by Speaker 2, would have limited New Freedom’s SRPD payment to $875,000 while asking SRPD to budget within that cap.
The proposal prompted a wide-ranging debate about department staffing, overtime and the effect of collective bargaining on long-term costs. Speaker 2 said the cap was…
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