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$38K in Property Tax Payments Missing in Cliffside Park: Borough Ends Cash Transactions

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Cliffside park NJ, a total of $38,886 in cash property tax payments has gone missing from the Cliffside Park Borough Tax Office, sparking a police investigation and leading to a significant policy change: the borough will no longer accept cash for property tax payments.

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Ridgewood Village Manager Acknowledges 6.6% Tax Levy Hike in Private Email, But Public Messaging Remains Inconsistent

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Ridgewood NJ, a recent email from Village Manager Keith Kazmark to Ridgewood Village Council members reveals that the true municipal tax levy increase for 2025 is 6.6%, despite public messaging indicating a lower figure. The discrepancy has sparked criticism among some residents who argue that the real tax burden is being underreported.

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S&P Global Ratings Affirmed the Village’s ‘AAA’ Bond Rating

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Ridgewood NJ, in December 19th, Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark shared a significant financial milestone for the Village of Ridgewood: S&P Global Ratings affirmed the Village’s ‘AAA’ bond rating and removed it from under criteria observation.

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