Notice of Annual Election

Notice of Annual Election Notice is hereby given that The Commissioners of Fire District No.2 in the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, shall ask the legal voters of said fire district on Saturday, February 21, 2026 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. or longer, if nessary, to vote for the purposes set forth below. Said voting shall take place at the Board of Fire Commissioners 3098 Highway 516 Old Bridge Township, N.J. 1. The election of one (1) Commissioner to said Board of Fire Commissioners: one (1) for a three (3) year term. 2. The approval or disapproval of the proposed 2026 annual budget. Jesse Cotugno Secretary/Clerk Old Bridge Fire District #2 2026 Proposed Budget APPROPRIATIONS 2026 Salaries $ 1,095,784 Fringe Benefits 832,969 Election Expense 11,000 Professonal Fees 78,000 Office Expenses 19,000 Outside Services 26,000 Volunteer Incentives 60,000 Advertising 3,000 Insurance Premiums 98,000 Maintenance & Repairs 233,000 Memberships/Dues 43,000 Medical Exams 10,000 Materials & Supplies 103,700 Training & Education 23,600 Travel Expense 20,500 Uniforms 92,700 Utilities 75,000 Hydrant Charges 450 Other Rentals 157,720 SFSG Expenses 8,378 Reimbursement of Expenses 3,000 Permits & Fees 3,000 Promotions 14,000 Contingent Expenses 2,000 Nonbondable Assets 201,900 LOSAP 60,000 Capital Appropriations 1,850,500 Debt Service - Total Appropriations $ 5,126,201 REVENUES Interest Income $ 22,000 Fire Grant 8,378 Fire Bureau 257,513 Shared Services 82,680 Fund Balance Utilized 1,687,228 Amount to be Raised by Taxation 3,068,402 Total Revenues $ 5,126,201 Tax Rate Per $100 $ 0.234 February 7 2026 LNYS0454087 $56.32