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Shamong committee introduces 2026 budget and approves routine resolutions, grant applications
Summary
On June 9 the committee introduced the 2026 municipal budget (a modest tax increase cited to fund EMS, healthcare and payroll) and approved multiple consent resolutions, including ABC license renewals, a NJDOT Municipal Aid grant application for Atsign Road, emergency temporary appropriations, and tax/refund motions.
The Shamong Township Committee moved several routine but consequential fiscal measures on June 9, introducing the 2026 municipal budget and approving a slate of resolutions to maintain operations and pursue grant funding.
Budget introduction: Administrator Lisa Jordan and Mayor Drochi said the budget introduction includes a modest local tax increase—described by a committee member as ‘‘under $10 per month’’ on average—primarily to address EMS funding, healthcare and payroll cost increases. The committee voted to introduce the 2026 budget and scheduled adoption for July 7.
Emergency appropriation: The governing body approved an emergency temporary budget appropriation of $28,654.96 (resolution 2026R-68) to cover interim obligations including a Green Acres loan payment and a quarterly contribution to the volunteer fire company.
Grant and license resolutions: The committee moved a blanket motion for ABC license renewals (resolutions 2026R-63 through 65, with one withdrawn) and approved submission of a NJDOT Municipal Aid application for Atsign Road (phase five), indicating the township will seek $400,000–$500,000 and anticipates a typical award in the $200,000–$300,000 range. The governing body also approved routine tax-overpayment refunds and small overpayment reimbursements.
Votes: Several motions were approved by roll call during the meeting. For example, the municipal-aid application and the emergency temporary appropriation passed on motions that received unanimous recorded support from present members. The 2026 budget was introduced by formal motion and roll call and the committee scheduled public review and adoption in July.
Next steps: The budget will be posted on the township website for public review and the committee intends to adopt the final budget at the July 7 meeting. The township will pursue the NJDOT Municipal Aid grant and will return with any award details and associated project timelines.
