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West Amwell introduces ordinance that sets pay ranges for township officials and staff
Summary
On April 15 the Township Committee introduced Ordinance 06, 2026, which lists hiring rates and compensation ranges for municipal officials and employees, and scheduled a public hearing for May 6, 2026.
Mayor Robin Deal read Ordinance 06, 2026 by title during the April 15 meeting, notifying residents that the amendment establishes hiring rates and compensation ranges for township officials and employees and will take effect after final adoption and publication under New Jersey law.
The ordinance lists specific rates and ranges for many positions. Selected entries include the mayor at $4,307.87 and township committee members at $3,612.32; the Township Clerk hiring range is $57,500 to $90,000 (with $200/hr for special and emergency meetings). Other positions shown with ranges include the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer ($35,000–$50,000), Court Administrator ($55,000–$85,000), and road and DPW staffing classifications. The ordinance also references the Township Policy Manual for definitions and benefits.
The Committee introduced the ordinance on first reading by roll call (Balaam: Yes; Fitting: Yes; Vanderveen: Yes; Deal: Yes). A public hearing on Ordinance 06, 2026 will be held at the Committee’s May 6, 2026 meeting.
Why it matters: the ordinance establishes official pay bands used for hiring and payroll decisions across municipal departments and will affect future hires and budget planning if adopted on final reading.
