New Berlin Council approves 2026 budget without tax increase
New Berlin Borough Council approves balanced 2026 budget with no property tax increase. Councilwoman Julianne Finkbiner, Finance Committee chair, reported the budget balanced at $381,904.24 in revenues and expenses without requiring any increase to property taxes. The council voted unanimously to
misc · Meeting of January 6, 2026
PA NEW BERLIN — New Berlin Borough Council approves balanced 2026 budget with no property tax increase. Councilwoman Julianne Finkbiner, Finance Committee chair, reported the budget balanced at $381,904.24 in revenues and expenses without requiring any increase to property taxes. The council voted unanimously to advertise the budget for public inspection on November 12.
The council also approved an electronic payment policy with revised fee language, voting 6 to 1 after Councilwoman Barbara Stamm opposed the measure. Solicitor Wendy Cole announced her resignation, pledging to provide legal counsel until a replacement is found.
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Source: the misc meeting of January 6, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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