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   "date": "2026-06-18",
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   "summary": "At this meeting, the Watchung Council will vote on a lease-purchase ordinance for a front loader (ORD 26/09) and a parking restriction amendment on Carrar Drive (ORD 26/10). They will also consider a developer's agreement with Levin Properties (R5) and other routine items including a refund and permits.",
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   "summary": "The Watchung Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 municipal budget and consider several ordinances amending affordable housing overlay zones along Route 22 and Somerset Street/Watchung Avenue, as well as fence regulations. Resolutions include adopting the budget, authorizing a liquor license transfer, and urging state leaders to address health premium increases.",
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   "summary": "The council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to exceed the state cost-of-living budget cap and establish a cap bank, and another setting minimum and maximum salaries. They will also vote on consent items including a shared services grant application and opposing state affordable housing legislation, and a non-consent item to reappoint the borough administrator.",
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