The public is invited to attend — and participate in — the Township of Maplewood's public budget meeting for the 2013 municipal budget on Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m. at Town Hall. (Note: although the other Saturday budget meetings began at 9 a.m., this one will begin at 10 a.m.)

The Township Committee will discuss the 2013 municipal budget, including township contributions to YouthNet, the Community Coalition on Race, the Springfield Avenue Partnership and the Maplewood Village Alliance. 

The budget will be introduced at the March 19 township committee meeting. 

Residents will have an opportunity to air their views on the budget during the public comment period of the meeting. The meetings will be televised on SOMAtv.

Below are the agenda items for Saturday's meeting:

AGENDA ITEMS

1. Township Contributions to Non Governmental Organizations (SAP, YouthNet, Maplewood Village Alliance and CCR)
2. Tax Rate discussion
3. Revised Capital Budget
4. Reaffirm budget introduction date (March 19)
5. Open Space Trust Fund 2013 project recommendations

 The entire agenda can be found on the township's website.