Butler Council elects new president and approves $358K spending. The Mayor and Council unanimously elected Councilman Verdonik as Council President and approved nearly $358,156 in bills and vouchers in a 4-0 vote. The Council also unanimously awarded six contracts for electric supplies to
Butler Council introduces four ordinances on parking, towing, electric rates, and development fees. The ordinances received unanimous approval for introduction, with public hearings set for March 17. The Council also approved $150,000 in emergency appropriations for water main break repairs and
Planning Board hears non-conformity application for Kiel Avenue property. The case involves a single-family zoned lot with two principal buildings: a rear house with one bedroom, currently vacant, and a front house with five bedrooms and a garage. Estate administrator Logan Dean testified that no
Butler Council unanimously approves Water Treatment Plant Operator appointment, twin grant applications. Mayor Ryan Martinez presided as the council appointed Matthew Topp to the Water Department position effective February 18, 2026, at $35.67 per hour under the Blue Collar Union Agreement. The
Butler representative Jim Lampmann was elected treasurer of the nine-member regional power authority. The New Jersey Public Power Authority, which coordinates energy procurement for nine municipalities including Butler, held its annual reorganization meeting on January 16, 2025, electing Jim
Butler Planning Board reorganizes January 8, names new chairman Veneziano, eliminates treasurer post. Sal Veneziano was elected chairman on a motion by Jim Brown and second by Chris Finelli, receiving four votes in favor and one abstention from Veneziano himself. Duane Reger was approved
Butler Council approves 2026 salaries and appoints towing services. The Council approved the 2026 Salary Resolution on a 5-0 vote, with Councilman Verdonik absent, following discussion of an atypical raise for a Borough Hall staff member. The Council unanimously approved a dental claims
Butler Municipal Council completes 2026 reorganization with slate of appointments and procedures. Mayor Ryan Martinez swore in newly elected Councilmen Alexander Calvi and Michael MacDonald, presided over the unanimous reappointment of Brandi Smith-Greco as Borough Clerk with tenure protection, and