Long Hill School Board Adopts 2024-2025 Budget with Focus on Strategic Growth

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Long Hill School Board adopted the final school budget for the 2024-2025 academic year, emphasizing the importance of strategic staff additions and maintaining a 2% increase in the tax levy to keep up with inflation costs. The budget planning process, projected financials, and a detailed breakdown of expenditures and revenues were among the topics discussed, with the local tax levy constituting 81% of the operating budget. The board also addressed significant expenses related to special education and transportation, highlighting challenges in staying within the 2% increase.

Watchung Hills School Board Discusses 2024-2025 Budget Challenges

Overview: The Watchung Hills School Board recently convened to discuss the intricacies of the 2024-2025 school district budget, highlighting financial challenges and the impact on taxpayers. A notable increase in the tax levy, improvements in state aid, and various educational advancements were topics.

Long Hill Township Approves Food Truck Ordinance Amid Tax Increase Concerns

Overview: The Long Hill Town Council recently convened to discuss various issues affecting the local community, including the introduction of an ordinance to regulate food trucks, concerns over a proposed tax increase, and the celebration of the township’s volunteers and police department’s centennial. The council’s decisions on these matters will have implications for residents and businesses within the township.

Long Hill Planning Board Tackles Ordinance Overhaul and Transparency

Overview: In a recent assembly, the Long Hill Planning Board centered their efforts on the comprehensive task of updating and drafting several new ordinances, a mission that underscores the township’s commitment to efficient governance and public transparency. The meeting delved into the complexities of ordinance development, the necessity for strategic prioritization, and the importance of enhancing digital engagement with the community.

Long Hill School Board Maintains AA Rating, Plans Events

Overview: The Long Hill Township Board of Education meeting on April 15th, 2024, showcased a district that is not only maintaining a strong financial position but also engaging its community through various educational and extracurricular initiatives. At the forefront of the agenda was the finance committee’s announcement that the district maintained its AA S&P rating with a positive outlook—an indicator of the district’s strong fiscal management and creditworthiness. The meeting also heralded the success of the Long Hill Education Foundation’s cookie drive and outlined plans for upcoming community events including the Sterling Street Fair, a robotics event, and the Color Run in May.