Glen Ridge council approves 6% increase to water consumption rates

The Glen Ridge Borough Council on a 5‑0 vote approved Resolution 51‑25 to increase residential and commercial water consumption rates by 6 percent while keeping minimum flat rates unchanged.

Councilor Lefkowitz introduced the measure, saying it would amend the borough's fee schedule. "This is a 6% increase in the consumption rates, whereas the minimum, flat rates are not increasing," Councilor Lefkowitz said when moving the resolution; Councilor Law seconded the motion. Clerk Mike called the roll and recorded five ayes, no nays, and the motion carried.

The council did not state an effective date for the change during the discussion in the record and provided no additional rate‑class detail or bill‑impact examples at the meeting. The vote followed routine consent‑agenda procedures and drew no public comment during the public‑comment period, which the mayor opened and closed earlier in the meeting.

The water‑rate action was one item in a series of predominantly procedural resolutions acted on that evening, including a claims/warrants resolution and interlocal agreements. Residents who received or will receive enrollment letters from National Metering Services were also reminded about an ongoing water‑meter replacement program discussed later in the meeting.

Next steps: the resolution passed at the meeting and will be reflected in the borough fee schedule; the council did not announce a timetable for implementation or related customer notices during the recorded proceedings.