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.
Butler Council approves $2.3 million in infrastructure bonds. The body authorized $2.33 million in borrowing across three ordinances: $1.275 million for water supply improvements including a Route 23 Newark interconnection upgrade and water tank renovation, $105,000 for electric system equipment,
Butler Council unanimously adopts 9.6 million dollar budget and disabled veterans tax exemption. The Mayor and Council adopted Resolution 2026-77 establishing the 2026 municipal budget of $9,677,838.36, authorizing a 1 percent appropriation increase of $328,780.39 within the state cap-bank
Butler Mayor and Council unanimously approve bills amid property deliberation. The five-member council voted on May 5 to authorize payment of approximately $4.2 million in bills and vouchers under R 2026-73, with Council President Verdonik absent. Borough Administrator Matthew Guilder updated the
Butler Council introduces budget-cap override for 2026 spending. The Borough Council unanimously approved introduction of Ordinance 2026-05 on April 21, which would allow municipal appropriations to rise 3.5 percent instead of the state-mandated 2 percent cap. The increase amounts to $328,780.39 in
Butler Borough Council votes to authorize license transfer to Kinnelon. The Council voted 4 to 0, with Councilmen MacDonald and Meier absent, to allow 1481 Realty, LLC to submit a bid transferring the borough's inactive plenary retail consumption License 1403-002-004 to neighboring Kinnelon for a
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
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
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