Overview: The West Orange Town Council grappled with its budget timeline and potential penalties for delays at its June 17, 2025 meeting. The town faces a $25 per day fine for not introducing its budget by June 30, which could increase to $100 per day due to proposed legislation. The council is appealing for an extension to introduce the budget in July, citing historical timelines and ongoing discussions with state officials. As budget pressures mount, council members debated the need to find efficiencies and savings to mitigate a proposed 4.06% increase in municipal property taxes.