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Newfield council adopts 2026 municipal budget with no municipal tax increase; school levy up 5.2%
Summary
The Borough of Newfield adopted its 2026 municipal budget and an ordinance to establish a cap bank (Ordinance 2026-5) after a public hearing with no public comment. The motion to adopt the budget passed unanimously; the school budget shows a 5.2% increase.
Mayor Grova and the Newfield Borough Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget on May 14, 2026, following a public hearing that drew no public comments. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2026-5 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank under N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14.
The vote to adopt the municipal budget (Resolution No. 48-26) carried unanimously. Finance Chair Mr. Carrow told council the municipal portion of the budget carries a 0% increase for 2026; he noted separately that the school budget reflects a 5.2% increase. No members of the public spoke during the hearings.
The ordinance and budget were both opened for public comment and closed with no speakers before the council moved to adopt. Council members voting in favor included Mr. Carrow, Mr. Corwonski, Mrs. Engle, Mr. Curcio and Mr. Miller; Miss Renzi was recorded as absent.
The adoption enables the Borough to set aside banked cap capacity for future use, as described in the ordinance, and finalizes municipal appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year. The council did not discuss any amendments to the budget during the meeting. The council adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
