Mahwah council adopts 2026 budget, holds municipal levy at 2.42%

The Township of Mahwah adopted its 2026 municipal budget at a public meeting on May 4, 2026, keeping the municipal levy at 2.42 percent. The council voted by roll call after a short public hearing; Councilmembers Ariemma, Donigian, May, Paz and President Ferguson voted yes; Councilmembers Ervin and Wong were absent.

The budget document presented total general revenues of $51,666,000.31, with anticipated surplus of $6,010,000 and miscellaneous revenues of $11,389,084. The municipal tax component for municipal purposes was listed as $30,559,720.43 in the written summary provided to the meeting. The Business Administrator said the levy figure remained unchanged from the initial proposal; one resident asked about the expected percentage increase during the hearing.

The council also passed a self-examination resolution required under state rules, confirming the chief financial officer's certification that the budget complies with Local Budget Law and CAP law provisions. Council President Robert M. Ferguson thanked staff for their work preparing the budget. The budget will be filed in accordance with state procedures and the municipal clerk is responsible for making the adopted budget available to the public.

Votes at a glance: The meeting record shows the budget vote by roll call: Ariemma yes; Donigian yes; Ervin absent; May yes; Paz yes; Wong absent; Ferguson yes. The meeting minutes and supporting budget documents were attached to the municipal record and may be inspected in the Township Clerk's office.

Provenance: Topic in the transcript begins at SEG 005 and concludes at SEG 005.