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Morris Township adopts 2026 budget with 3% municipal tax increase; capital program funded with limited debt
Summary
The township committee adopted the 2026 municipal budget April 22, 2026, approving a 3% municipal tax levy increase (about $81 average household). Officials cited health insurance and pension cost increases as drivers and said capital programs will be funded with a mix of pay-as-you-go and bonds tied to retirements.
The Morris Township Committee voted unanimously April 22 to adopt the townships 2026 municipal budget, approving a 3% municipal tax levy increase that township officials said equals about $81 a year for the average household assessed at $600,000.
Township Administrator Tim Quinn, Chief Financial Officer Shan Ferguson and Auditor Valerie Dolan presented the budget, which the states review division approved as compliant with statutory caps. Dolan told the committee the budget complies with state budget guidelines and that the municipality had completed a three-year review…
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