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- Warren County
- 3/26/24
- 04/01/2024
- 16 Minutes
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Overview: The Lopatcong Town Council, in their latest meeting, focused on the 2024 budget discussion, with attention paid to the local share tax increase, capital improvements, and public safety enhancements, including police department expansions and traffic safety measures. Despite a projected 2.2-cent increase in the local share tax, equating to an additional $51 annually for taxpayers, the council expressed the need for careful budget management to recover fund balance from the previous year.
- NJ
- Warren County
- 3/20/24
- 03/21/2024
- 67 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Belvidere School Board’s recent meeting centered on discussions about the potential subcontracting of positions within the district, unexpected increases in state aid that positively affected the budget, and the acknowledgment of several community and student achievements. The board addressed community concerns regarding the impact of subcontracting on the local community and employees. No final decision had been made, and the board showed its openness to further discussions. The financial outlook for the district was notably improved with an increase in state aid and preschool budget, enabling the reversal of prior potential cuts and the addition of new staff positions.
- NJ
- Warren County
- 3/19/24
- 03/21/2024
- 114 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Pohatcong Town Council meeting highlighted issues surrounding traffic safety, with reports of accidents raising concerns among residents and council members alike. A recent fatal motorcycle accident and frequent near-misses on local roads prompted a discussion on the implementation of traffic control measures, such as speed bumps and stop signs, to prevent further incidents. The council debated the effectiveness of these measures and their potential impact on local traffic patterns while considering budget constraints.
- NJ
- Warren County
- 3/13/24
- 03/14/2024
- 34 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Phillipsburg Town Council addressed a variety of concerns, ranging from local traffic issues to the town’s legal and financial challenges. The meeting, which took place on March 13th, 2024, also heard public petitions on topics including the impact of rent control on housing availability, the use of town-owned vehicles, and the funding for the local library.
- NJ
- Warren County
- 3/13/24
- 03/14/2024
- 52 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Phillipsburg Town Council recently held a meeting marked by discussions surrounding the town’s proposed budget and its implications on taxes and government spending. Concerns from both the public and council members coalesced around the 11% tax rate increase, the creation of new government positions, and the allocation of budget resources, leading to a debate on the town’s financial management.
