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Resident asks if five-year plans will prevent rising debt; council reiterates efforts to limit tax increases
Summary
During public comment resident Doreen Custode asked whether five-year departmental plans include servicing debt without increasing it; council members said significant efforts are made to limit tax increases while paying down debt and enhancing services.
During the general public-comment period, North Caldwell resident Doreen Custode asked whether the borough maintains five-year plans for all departments and whether those plans account for servicing debt without increasing it.
Council members responded that the borough uses multi-year planning and works to keep tax increases minimal while paying down debt and improving services. Mayor Raymond reiterated the borough’s approach, saying tax increases are kept to a minimum while debt is addressed. No formal policy change or vote was taken in response to the question.
