Costs keep rising, and it shouldn’t be a secret at this point. Still, to be sure, Stafford Township Administrator Matthew von der Hayden reminded residents as the municipal budget workshop got underway March 31.

“Every year, it gets a little harder to do the budget because costs go up for health insurance and utilities,” he said. “Similar to running a home, each year it becomes a little more difficult. Our main operating expenses are the salaries and wages of our staff.