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Waldwick council advances 2026 municipal budget and approves two bond ordinances on second reading
Summary
The council advanced the 2026 municipal budget to second reading and carried second‑reading motions for two bond ordinances (Ordinance 2026‑04 for general capital and 2026‑05 for water utility). Council discussed a proposed 9.8% municipal tax increase, capital priorities and grant pursuits.
The Waldwick Borough Council on Thursday advanced the proposed 2026 municipal budget to second reading and authorized required public notice, and on second reading carried motions to advance two bond ordinances funding capital improvements.
During the public hearing on the 2026 budget, council finance leaders summarized a $17,050,999 proposed operating budget that includes a municipal tax levy increase of about 9.8 percent. The presentation noted state aid, fee revenue and use of fund balance to limit impacts; a capital program of roughly $2 million was…
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