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West Long Branch holds public hearing on 2026 municipal budget; auditor says ADP not affecting collection rate
Summary
The borough held a public hearing on the 2026 municipal budget. Auditor Robert Oliwa reviewed the plan and told a resident that the ADP program does not affect the borough's collection rate; council closed the hearing unanimously.
Mayor Janet W. Tucci opened the May 6 meeting and delivered the meeting notice, stating that 'adequate notice of this meeting of the Mayor and Council has been provided.' Borough Auditor Robert Oliwa then offered a comprehensive review of the proposed 2026 municipal budget.
During the public hearing, resident Abe Seruya of 18 Ridge Road asked whether the ADP program affected the Borough's collection rate. Mr. Oliwa responded that it did not and explained that the collection rate "fluctuates some years," and the Borough Attorney added that the budget does not correlate with assessments. After brief public comment, Councilman Bray moved to close the budget public hearing at 6:53 p.m.; Councilwoman Ruane seconded and the motion carried unanimously (AYES: Bray, Cioffi, Penta, Ruane, Sniffen; ABSENT: Gomez).
