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Ridgewood Schools at a Crossroads: Tax Hike and Teacher Layoffs Spark Outrage

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Ridgewood School Budget Crisis: 1,000+ Signatures Against Teacher Layoffs as Meeting Looms

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Ridgewood NJ, The tension in Ridgewood is reaching a boiling point. As the Ridgewood Board of Education prepares for its Monday night meeting, the community is rallying against a proposed $134 million budget that threatens both their wallets and their workforce.

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Westwood & Washington Township Schools Facing $3M Crisis: Will Your Property Taxes Rise?

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Westwood Regional Schools Face $3M Deficit: Tax Hikes and Staff Cuts Proposed to Save Budget

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Westwood NJ, The Westwood Regional Board of Education is navigating a fiscal storm. At a recent meeting on March 24, 2026, the district introduced a $78.9 million budget designed to plug a massive $3 million hole caused primarily by skyrocketing healthcare costs.

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