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Fort Lee expands duties and raises salaries for multiple borough employees
Summary
The council approved R-3, expanding responsibilities and adjusting salaries/titles for multiple employees effective Jan.19,2026; notable entries include Matthew Rutch as Finance Officer/TAX Collector/Purchasing Agent at $165,000 and Maria Cafasso as Senior Tax Clerk at $108,178.
The Mayor & Council passed Resolution R-3 to expand responsibilities, change titles and increase salaries for a set of borough employees effective Jan.19,2026, subject to Civil Service certification where required. The resolution lists multiple personnel changes and salary amounts, including Matthew Rutch as Finance Officer, Tax Collector and Purchasing Agent at $165,000 and Maria Cafasso as Senior Tax Clerk at $108,178.
The council recorded the changes and noted promotions are provisional pending certification from the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The resolution carried on the consent agenda and the minutes show the roll call in favor.
