2026 Municipal Budget and Tax Increase
Summary
The borough's 2026 budget failed to get adopted because no council member would second the adoption motion. The Mayor told the council to go back and rework it, and wants the DCA to advise on how to move forward. This could affect services and next year's tax bills if it stays unresolved.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 2026 budget remains unadopted, creating uncertainty for borough spending and taxes.
Unclear until the council reworks and passes a budget.
Residents and borough departments left waiting on a final budget.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Sayreville Borough Council — 2026-05-11
The borough's 2026 budget failed to get adopted because no council member would second the adoption motion. The Mayor told the council to go back and rework it, and wants the DCA to advise on how to move forward. This could affect services and next year's tax bills if it stays unresolved.
Sayreville Borough Council — 2026-04-27
The introduced budget carries a $0.252 tax increase — roughly $300 a year for the average homeowner — driven by healthcare, sewer, and pension costs. Novak wants to shift sewer shortfalls onto sewer bills rather than taxpayers, and a council budget workshop is set for May 11.
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