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The “worst-case scenario” in Palmyra Borough’s 2026 budget plan could include a tax increase of 0.9 mills if all possible projects were included in the spending plan, borough council members heard during a budget report on Oct. 28.

In this worst-case scenario, the projected budget deficit sits at $456,872. If approved, the 0.9-mill increase would impact the average homeowner with a property assessed at $152,554 with an additional $137.29 in taxes per year, or $11.44 per month.

“Are we recommending a tax increase? No. Do we want a tax increase? No,” borough manager Roger Powl said. “We’re just saying us as a staff, hearing the complaints that we’ve heard and trying to figure out how we can do the

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