Tag: budget
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Former Edison mayor endorses mayoral candidate Keith Hahn
As a former Councilwoman and Mayor of Edison Township, I view elected office as a responsibility to every resident of a municipality. This extends to those who support you and those who do not. Major portions of this responsibility are working hard; being truthful; and especially being as careful with taxpayer dollars as with your…
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Mayor touts Edison budget with tax hike
EDISON — Mayor Thomas Lankey said the proposed 2017 budget continues the vows that he made when he came into office four years ago to improve infrastructure, public safety and the township’s reputation. “I believe this is a prudent budget – one that provides tremendous service to the residents of the town,” he said at…
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Sea Bright seeks to reduce construction costs on buildings
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Despite the initial $13 million price tag, the Sea Bright Council is looking at ways to shed costs on the construction of a community center, beach office and municipal complex. During the Sept. 6 meeting, the council passed a resolution authorizing the borough to engage an architect…
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East Brunswick passes municipal budget in narrow vote
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township Council approved a $63.1 million municipal budget for 2016 by a margin of three members in favor and two who opposed. With last year’s budget totaling $59,471,313, the 2016 budget represents an increase of $3,647,566. East Brunswick Chief Financial Officer L. Mason Neely explained that…
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Red Bank passes budget with smaller than expected increase
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK — The average homeowner will pay $35 more in taxes as part of the borough’s new municipal budget, which was unanimously passed by the Town Council on June 8. The total budget of $22,339,806.60 carries a 1.68 percent tax increase from the previous year and includes a local…
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Middlesex County budget holds line on taxes, enhances quality services
The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted the 2016 Middlesex County Operating Budget on March 3, a $439.5 million gross operating budget that reflects the board’s focus on enhancing quality programs and services that are affordable to taxpayers and on increasing operational efficiencies. The 2016 budget represents a less than 1 cent increase in…