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- 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.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/1/25
- 07/02/2025
- 253 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange Town Council meeting was marked by discussions on the municipal budget for 2025, focusing on critical financial adjustments and the need to fill a recently vacated council seat. The council addressed concerns about proposed budget cuts affecting municipal services and the urgency of scheduling meetings to evaluate candidates for the open position.
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- Essex County
- 6/24/25
- 06/25/2025
- 287 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange Town Council meeting on June 24, 2025, dealt with significant challenges, including the need to submit an affordable housing plan to avoid a “builder’s remedy,” a mounting budget crisis, and the resignation of a council member. These issues highlight the township’s complex governance landscape, characterized by a blend of regulatory deadlines, financial constraints, and personnel changes.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/17/25
- 06/18/2025
- 167 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange Town Council grappled with its budget timeline and potential penalties for delays at its June 17, 2025 meeting. The town faces a $25 per day fine for not introducing its budget by June 30, which could increase to $100 per day due to proposed legislation. The council is appealing for an extension to introduce the budget in July, citing historical timelines and ongoing discussions with state officials. As budget pressures mount, council members debated the need to find efficiencies and savings to mitigate a proposed 4.06% increase in municipal property taxes.