D
uncannon Borough Council's December 17 meeting focused on budgetary decisions. The council adopted the 2025 budget, which avoids a real estate tax increase but includes modest fee adjustments to address rising operational costs. Key changes include a $1 monthly increase for residential water rates and a $1.50 increase for refuse collection. These adjustments will help fund new initiatives such as leasing a new refuse truck.

    Borough employees will receive a $1 per hour wage increase starting January 1, 2025, with the possibility of an additional merit-based increase of up to 1% in July. This move aims to retain valued staff and keep wages competitive.