Budget, Salary Approvals on Council's Agenda

The Hackettstown Mayor and Council is set to approve its 2013 budget Thursday night, one that comes with a $45 tax hike for the average homeowner.

With a proposed 1.68-percent increase in the tax levy complying with the state mandated 2-percent tax levy cap, the municipal spending plan won’t go to the voters for approval.

The overall budget comes in at $9,811,813.16, which is actually down from last year’s expenses by $124,370.17. But the tax levy–the portion of the budget funded by commercial and property taxes–is up $104,323.10. The majority of that, $101,000, is due to additional debt service.

Also on the meeting’s agenda is a resolution to establish salaries for the municipal prosecutor as well as the police matron.

The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Hackettstown Municipal Building. The meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.