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Ridgewood School Budget Crisis: Why Your Taxes Are Rising as Busing and Staff Are Cut

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Your Ridgewood Property Taxes Are Going Up—Here’s Why

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education has officially greenlit a $135.5 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year, but for local families, the news is bittersweet. While the budget ensures the district remains operational, it brings with it a significant property tax hike and “radical” cuts to services that parents have relied on for decades.

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Ridgewood Students Fight to Save a “Pillar” of the Community from Budget Cuts

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“Invaluable Pillar”: Ridgewood Students Rally to Save Beloved Coach Amid Looming Teacher Layoffs

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood school budget debate has moved from the boardroom to the wrestling mat. As the district grapples with a $134 million budget and the grim reality of staff reductions, the community is rising up to protect one of its own.

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