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Council previews 2026 capital plan, flags $2 million target and requests for roads, DPW equipment and police tech
Summary
Council finance committee recommended limiting 2026 capital spending to about $2 million; highlights included Hudson Avenue paving with NJDOT offsets, DPW equipment replacements (loader, plow truck), police Axon body-camera funding ($414,000 bonded), and sewer station improvements under consideration for I‑Bank financing.
Council members reviewed a preliminary 2026 capital budget that the finance committee recommended holding near $2 million to balance infrastructure needs and long‑term fiscal health.
Mr. Martinella, reporting for the financial administrative committee, said the recommendation reflects a tighter capital program than several years ago and noted staff had submitted preliminary numbers to the borough auditor for cap‑ and tax‑percentage calculations. The committee emphasized priorities for roads, DPW heavy equipment, public‑safety technology, and…
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