Council approves historic preservation grants, re-adopts 2026 budget
Jefferson Council approved $409K in historic preservation grants and re-adopted its 2026 municipal budget. The township allocated $101,800 for Camp Jefferson and $307,680 for Chamberlain House Phase 1 restoration, and authorized equipment purchases including a $146,540 dump truck and $90,608 for
Council _ Township of Jefferson · Meeting of September 2, 2026
NJ JEFFERSON — Jefferson Council approved $409K in historic preservation grants and re-adopted its 2026 municipal budget. The township allocated $101,800 for Camp Jefferson and $307,680 for Chamberlain House Phase 1 restoration, and authorized equipment purchases including a $146,540 dump truck and $90,608 for pickup trucks. Chief Financial Officer William Eagen reported 66 percent of the annual budget spent as of June 30, with snow removal costs exceeding projections.
Two residents, Eric J. Hokenberg Sr. and Eric R. Hokenburg Jr., received the Civilian Award for rescuing a missing six-year-old autistic child from a lake on August 25.
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Source: the Council _ Township of Jefferson meeting of September 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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