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- Essex County
- 05/15/2025
- 196 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange Town Council meeting on May 14, 2025, was marked by discussions on the town’s financial management, with a focus on debt obligations and a proposed 6.2% municipal property tax increase. The council sought to address concerns about budget allocations, particularly in relation to municipal debt service and potential revenue sources, as they navigate fiscal challenges and strive to balance the budget for the upcoming year.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/6/25
- 05/07/2025
- 419 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent West Orange Town Council meeting, discussions focused on the proposed redevelopment of the Daughters of Israel facility into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), noise regulations affecting local businesses, and fiscal concerns regarding town expenditures. The council grappled with pressing community needs, balancing development, quality of life, and financial oversight.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/5/25
- 05/05/2025
- 212 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange School Board meeting on May 5, 2025, centered around the district’s budgetary challenges, including a $9 million shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year. The board examined the balance between maintaining essential educational services and navigating substantial reductions in state aid and rising operational costs.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/28/25
- 04/28/2025
- 250 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange School Board meeting on April 28th, 2025, was dominated by discussions on budget constraints and proposed cuts, sparking community concern over the potential elimination of the Mandarin language program at the middle school level, staffing reductions, and broader financial challenges. The board addressed the district’s $11 million budget shortfall, exacerbated by decreased state aid and rising operational costs.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/22/25
- 04/23/2025
- 322 Minutes
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Overview: The West Orange Town Council meeting on April 22, 2025, was predominantly focused on addressing longstanding parking challenges and the potential adoption of the Immigrant Trust Act. The council examined comprehensive parking solutions and discussed the financial and logistical implications of creating a dedicated parking department. Additionally, the council considered a resolution supporting the Immigrant Trust Act, reflecting ongoing concerns about immigrant rights and community safety amid heightened federal enforcement activities.
