Montgomery Township supervisors recently voted 3-2 to reopen the adopted 2026 budget under provisions of the Second-Class Township Code that allow amendments in January following a municipal election. The supervisors cited the need to revisit fire department funding, capital reserves and long-term fiscal planning. The majority argued the original budget placed too much emphasis on a fire staffing expansion without sufficiently addressing reserve replenishment or independently validating assumptions. Those opposed warned reopening the budget could delay public safety improvements. Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at the township building, 1001 Stump Road, to consider adoption of the amended 2026 budget, set the real estate tax millage, and vote on an ordinance levying a revised 1-mill fire services tax. Copies of the proposed ordinance and preliminary budget are available for inspection at the township building and online.
Source: NorthPennNow; 1/9/2026