Verona council advances budget, debates surplus strategy and local ordinances

Officials reduce tax increase while tackling development, infrastructure, and code changes

VERONA, N.J. – Township officials introduced a revised municipal budget Monday night that lowers the projected tax increase while sparking a broader debate over long-term fiscal strategy, as council members weighed how aggressively to use surplus funds and generate new revenue.

Mayor Christopher Tamburro opened the March 23 meeting by highlighting ongoing planning efforts and recognizing longtime Construction Code Official Thomas Jacobson, announcing, “As mayor of Verona, I am proclaiming Wednesday… is Thomas Jac...