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- Essex County
- 8/7/25
- 08/08/2025
- 249 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange Town Council meeting, held on August 7, 2025, was marked by discussions on budget cuts, financial management, and the need for a forensic audit to ensure fiscal accountability. The meeting, which did not invite public comments, focused on a variety of areas including vehicle fleet management, employee compensation, and the recreation department’s budget.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 8/4/25
- 08/05/2025
- 236 Minutes
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Overview: The latest West Orange Town Council meeting was dominated by discussions on budget allocations, focusing on public safety overtime costs, the arts council funding, and rodent control measures. Council members debated budget reductions and the implications for municipal services, reflecting ongoing fiscal challenges and the need for efficient management of resources.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/24/25
- 07/25/2025
- 268 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent West Orange Town Council meeting, members grappled with the 2025 municipal budget, focusing on a proposed property tax increase and the need to hire a full-time town planner. The council debated reducing the draft budget’s proposed 6.2% municipal property tax increase to approximately 2.4%, emphasizing the need to balance fiscal responsibility with essential services. Another topic was the urgency of creating a full-time planner position to address the town’s development needs, with council members expressing the necessity for experience in this role.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/22/25
- 07/23/2025
- 306 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange Town Council meeting on July 22, 2025, was marked by discussions around budget allocations, the future of the West Orange Arts Council, and ongoing affordable housing challenges. Key issues included the potential relocation of the arts council to improve community engagement, the introduction of a budget that proposes a tax increase, and concerns about affordable housing plans amid ongoing litigation.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/14/25
- 07/15/2025
- 261 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange Township Council meeting on July 14, 2025, tackled pressing budgetary challenges, most notably grappling with a proposed municipal property tax increase of 6.2%. The council deliberated on potential cuts and restructuring aimed at mitigating this increase, emphasizing the need for transparency and efficient allocation of funds across various departments.
