Township Committee To Hold Public Hearing on 2013 Budget

Residents will have an opportunity this evening to ask questions and voice their concerns regarding the proposed tax increase in the Township Committee's 2013 municipal spending plan.

During it's public meeting tonight, the governing body will conduct a public hearing on the municipal budget. When it was introduced on March 26, officials said the $34.2 million municipal spending plan represented a 1.69 percent increase over last year. According to Commissioner Andis Kalnins, who serves as the chairman of the Finance Committee, the original estimated increase would have the average homeowner paying an increase of $39 more per year in taxes. Officials had hoped to further reduce the tax impact prior to the final adoption of the budget.

In addition to the budget adoption, the governing body will vote on a number of resolutions during the meeting, including one to authorize the appointment of an Assistant Chief Financial Officer in the Finance Department.

The meeting will take place in council chambers at 8 p.m. in the Cranford Municipal Building.

The budget is available for the public to view at the Cranford Public Library. residents can also view the budget online, at the township's website.

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