Council votes to extend tax payment deadline
Butler Mayor and Council extended the third quarter property tax deadline to August 24. Morris County delayed certifying the 2026 tax rate until July 21, forcing the borough to mail bills July 28 and requiring the deadline extension from the normal August 11 date.
misc · Meeting of August 18, 2026
NJ BUTLER — Butler Mayor and Council extended the third quarter property tax deadline to August 24. Morris County delayed certifying the 2026 tax rate until July 21, forcing the borough to mail bills July 28 and requiring the deadline extension from the normal August 11 date. Mayor Martinez and three council members voted unanimously on a special consent agenda including the extension and approved bills in a separate 3-0 vote.
The Council also voted 3-0 to authorize new municipal bank accounts with Provident Bank and approve the 2025 Audit Corrective Action Plan.
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Source: the misc meeting of August 18, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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