City Council could raise several fees in Easton's new budget.
As Easton City Council has reviewed its 2013 budget, a lot of the focus has been on the city's proposed changes for its parking meters, which include raising the rates to $1 per hour. But Easton could also increase some other fees next year. Here are five things it could cost more to do in 2013, according to the updated city code released at Tuesday night's council meeting: City Council meets again at 6 tonight on the sixth floor of City Hall.
Easton Mayor Sal Panto previews city's 2013 budget, discusses parking changes.
Easton's proposed 2013 budget keeps all major taxes and fees at the same level, Mayor Sal Panto told city council Monday night. Next year will see the city making and spending $31.1 million, the mayor said, without increasing property taxes, earned income taxes, wastewater fees or garbage bills. In order to fund the budget, the mayor is recommending a $2-per-month "billing charge" on all trash and wastewater bills, although he hopes to have senior citizens exempted from this charge. And in order to pay for the programs run out of the Greater Easton Development Charge, the city will look to do something it talked about last year at budget time: increase parking fees. Panto's recommendation calls for Downtown parking meters to go from 50 …
New city budget, Chilean music at the library, and more...
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to a new week, and a new month, in Easton. Here's what's happening. 1. Get a preview of Easton's budget for 2013 tonight. Mayor Sal Panto is scheduled to present his budget for next year to city council at 6 on the sixth floor of city hall. 2. Also tonight, ProJeCt of Easton holds its annual Simply Savory Fundraiser, offering you the chance to sample food, wine and beer from a host of local restaurants. The event runs from 5:30 to 9 at the Hampton Inn on Route 248. Reservations are $75, and can be purchased at the event. On the list this year are Blue, De Lorenzo’s Italian Restaurant, Edible Arrangements, Elizabeth Mulrine Culinary Events, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Green Harvest Food Emporium, Leaf, Marianna’…
Bob Wesley
3:26 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Let's not forget the commuter tax which means non residents working in easton pay a higher tax then residents do. We both pay 1.75% but we get hit with the $1.00 a week right to work tax as well. Isn't politics terrific If we can't pay our bills lets rob the piggy back next door. Especially since the robbery victims can't vote the BUMS yes I said BUMS out. It's great to know that this years pay … more ›