Budget, tax levy and the spending cap
Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 budget on April 28, 2026, after adopting an ordinance on April 14 that lets 2026 appropriations rise by up to 3.5%.
What's on the tableThe next council will take up the 2027 budget and decide whether to again exceed the state's 2% appropriation cap.
Public comment at council meetings
Where it standsA motion to restore a second public-comment session failed 2-3 on April 28, 2026 and again 2-3 on July 14, 2026.
What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether meetings have one public-comment period or two.
Affordable housing and the Lennar site
Where it standsOn September 22, 2026 the council designated Block 4202, Lots 1 and 2 an area in need of redevelopment for the affordable-housing buildings near Indian Hills High School.
What's on the tableThe next council will act on later steps for the affordable-housing project and the borough's ongoing affordable-housing case.
Shared trash collection with Pompton Lakes
Where it standsTrash collection moved to a shared-services agreement with Pompton Lakes in July 2026, and residents raised service complaints at later meetings.
What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the shared-service agreement and decide whether changes to it are needed.
Recreation spending and the basketball courts
Where it standsOn April 14, 2026 the council accepted a $150,000 county matching grant for basketball courts on a 3-3 vote, with the mayor breaking the tie.
What's on the tableThe next council will oversee construction of the courts and other recreation spending.