He did not get the pocketbook. The victim was taken to Hackettstown Community Hospital where she was treated for two cuts on her head, police said. She remained at the hospital overnight for observation, police said. Mayor Mark Bond said he does not know how council will decide. State law requires the municipal government to review the school s budget if voters reject it during school board elections.
Council can recommend cuts, increases or approve the budget as is.
This is the second straight year that voters defeated the budget. Bond said the council decided on a figure and got the school s advice on where cuts should be made. Council has the responsibility of specifically stating what line items should be cut, Bond said. As of Tuesday, council members don t have specific plans or budget cuts in mind, Bond said. Council wants to work with the school board, he said.