Tax Increase

Get ready for a tax increase folks. Council last night during a (very long and drawn out) special meeting approved an increase from 9.5 Mills to 11.5 Mills.

Why raise taxes you ask? Well, let me start by saying that I'm not a fan of raising taxes - ever, especially in this economy. However . . . the Borough needs to start 'saving for a rainy day'. For years we have held the tax rate steady at 9.5 Mills. Unfortunately the economy being what it is, expenses are steadily increasing, with the income remaining relatively the same.

Sorry guys - it's just the way it is. I wouldn't be surprised to see an additional increase next year. There was some discussion at length last night about Council trying to bundle trash collection into the taxes instead of sending semi-annual bills to everyone. Stay tuned - that's a whole year away. For now, make sure that you pay your (exorbitantly large)trash bills on time!

See you around town!