SLIPPERY ROCK — The borough is expected to have a balanced budget with no significant concessions for the upcoming year — as long as the sale of an empty lot on Main Street closes in time.

Borough council voted 5-0 at its meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, to advertise the $1,237,000 preliminary budget, which represents about a $28,000 increase from last year. The increases primarily came from rising costs in salaries and benefits, borough manager Christian Laskey said.

“What you are seeing, basically, is I was able to balance the budget for 2026, if we have no debt,” Laskey told council. “That’s done. So, we should know as of Nov. 30 whether or not we have to amend this.”

Laskey said a portion of the $250,000 the borough will receive in the sale of the 100 S. Main St. lot to Great Livin

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