Northampton council adopts 2026 budget with 2.5‑mill increase; mayor backs plan after review Council granted final approval to the borough’s 2026 budget, which includes a 2.5‑mill tax increase; Mayor Tony Pristack said the rise was necessary to preserve public safety and services amid rising costs, and council recorded a voice vote approving the measure.

Northampton's council has approved a controversial 2.5-mill tax increase for the 2026 budget, with Mayor Pristack insisting it's essential to protect public safety and services amid rising costs.

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Council Tables Hazard Mitigation Plan Review for Further Study and Presentation Council members approve motions to table multiple items for additional review and information.

Lititz Borough Council prioritizes thorough review over haste, tabling the crucial hazard mitigation plan while celebrating a $35,589 budget surplus!

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Borough Council Addresses $1.9M Deficit and Approves Luther Care Financing Resolution Council discusses $1.9 million deficit while approving resolution for Luther Care financing.

Lititz Borough Council is grappling with a looming $1.9 million deficit, raising urgent questions about fiscal strategies and community support.

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Pennsylvania General Assembly debates Senate Bill 847 on filling borough office vacancies Legislation amends procedures for filling elective borough office vacancies in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is shaking up how borough office vacancies are filled—find out what this could mean for your community!

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Mill Hall Borough Representative urges caution on spending for electric hand dryers Representative calls for investigation before investing in electric hand dryers amidst sewer line issues.

As Pennsylvania officials debate the merits of investing in electric hand dryers, a Mill Hall representative warns that unresolved sewer line issues could impact future spending decisions.

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