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New Hanover committee introduces 2026 municipal budget, schedules May 12 public hearing
Summary
The New Hanover Township Committee introduced its 2026 municipal budget on April 14 and set a public hearing for May 12; the motion passed unanimously 5–0.
The New Hanover Township Committee on April 14 introduced its 2026 municipal budget and scheduled a public hearing for May 12, 2026. Committeeman Smith moved to introduce the budget and Deputy Mayor Pawlyzyn seconded; the committee approved the motion by voice and roll call.
The introduction begins the statutory notice period before a public hearing and final adoption. The committee recorded the motion and set the hearing date so residents may review the proposed spending and tax impacts before a final vote.
Committee members did not debate budget line items during the meeting; the motion to introduce passed unanimously (ayes: Koshak, Murphy, Pawlyzyn, Smith and Peterla). Administrator/Clerk Susan Jackson and CFO Terry Henry were listed among staff present to support subsequent budget work and public notice requirements. The committee's calendar sets the public hearing for May 12, 2026, at which time the budget will be available for public comment and final action.
