Assembly considers one-year extension to borough manager contract ahead of Jan. 30 notice deadline

Borough staff told the assembly that the borough manager’s existing contract runs through April 30, 2026, and that the contract includes a provision allowing the assembly to extend the agreement for one year if notified 90 days before the contract’s end. Nova and Amy said the 90-day notice deadline falls on Jan. 30, which requires the assembly to act at or before the Jan. 15 meeting if it wishes to exercise that option.

Assembly members discussed whether to adopt a multi-year extension practice in the future (two- or three-year extensions were mentioned as a best practice for stability) but emphasized that any longer change would require revising contract language. Several members expressed support for retaining the manager if performance continues, and the mayor noted a formal annual review is scheduled for May, to be led by Beau.

Why this matters: The manager’s contract affects leadership continuity and administrative stability at a time of multiple near-term policy decisions. The Jan. 30 notice requirement sets a firm procedural deadline.

What happens next: Staff flagged the timeline and will include the extension item in the Jan. 15 regular meeting packet for formal action; assembly discussion of multi-year policy options will occur separately.

Provenance: The contract timeline, notice requirement and staff recommendations are recorded in the employment-contract segment.