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North Haledon council adopts 2026 municipal budget and sets estimated tax levy
Summary
Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget and separately authorized estimated tax bills, setting an estimated levy of $39,977,336.72 and an estimated tax rate of 3.344; public comment included a question about the recreation center timeline.
The Borough of North Haledon on May 20 adopted the 2026 municipal budget and passed related resolutions to manage tax billing while a certified rate was pending. The council voted unanimously to adopt the budget (Resolution #92-2026) after holding a public hearing; the meeting record shows the public hearing included a question from resident Susan Luckman asking when the recreation center would be completed, to which the mayor responded that the recreation center would be the last part of the transition to the new building.
Following budget adoption, the council approved Resolution #93-2026 authorizing the tax collector to prepare and issue estimated tax bills for the third quarter of 2026 because a certified tax rate was not yet available. The resolution sets the entire estimated tax levy for 2026 at $39,977,336.72 and the estimated tax rate at 3.344. The resolution specifies that interest on estimated bills will not begin to accrue until the later of August 10 or the 25th day after mailing, consistent with statutory provisions.
Procedural notes and votes: The council deviated from the regular order of business to hold the public hearing, opened the floor to public comment, and adopted the budget and the tax authorization by roll call votes with all members present voting in the affirmative. The minutes record motions to open and close public comment and to approve the budget; final adoption was recorded as unanimous.
