Alex Kharazi

Property Tax Increases

Assessments affect individual tax bills; state relief checks available to eligible applicants.

CY2026 Municipal Budget Adoption

The cap exception allows up to about $1.9 million more in appropriations than the standard cap would permit.

First update to planning and zoning fees in 15 years

Developers and applicants will pay higher fees; homeowners' zoning permits rise modestly to a flat $50.

Municipal Fee Changes (Recycling, Dog Licenses, Weddings)

New disposal fees for brush at the convenience center; leaf pickup and leaf drop-off remain free.

First-quarter property taxes due

First-quarter tax payments due by February 10 grace period.

Election ballot printing costs and stale voter rolls

Ballot printing up more than $12,000 last year, with a further increase budgeted.

Group health insurance cost increase

About $1.2 million more in the municipal budget for health insurance.

Liability insurance spike

About $392,000 more for insurance.

Senior transportation service capacity

$96,157 this year; doubling service would cost roughly $202,000.

Interest Rate on Delinquent Taxes

Determines the penalty cost for residents and businesses that fall behind on property tax payments.

Hamilton Street Special Improvement District budget and assessments

District property owners pay assessments totaling $34,000 for CY2026.

Professional Services Contracts for 2026

Combined professional services spending of roughly $2.4 million across attorney, engineer, auditor, prosecutor, and consulting contracts.

2026 fire district tax rates

Fire district levies on the 2026 tax bill: roughly $10.3 million total across the four districts.

2026 Boards, Committees and Commissions Vacancies

Rutgers Preparatory School Bond Issuance

No direct township cost; it's a conduit bond approval for the school's financing.