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Westwood Regional Approves $78.9M Budget: Healthcare Costs Surge 32%, Cuts 14 Positions

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Westwood Regional School Budget: Tax Hikes and Job Cuts Shake the District

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Westwood NJ, The Westwood Regional School District has officially approved a $78.9 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year, but the financial blueprint comes with a heavy price tag for both taxpayers and staff.

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Westwood Schools Warning: $3M Healthcare Spike May Trigger Teacher Layoffs

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Westwood Regional School Alert: Staff Cuts Possible as Healthcare Costs Skyrocket $3M

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Westwood NJ, Parents and educators in the Westwood Regional School District are bracing for a difficult budget season. Superintendent Patrick McQueeney issued a stark warning at the March 5th board meeting: staffing reductions across administration, support, and teaching roles are now a “very real possibility.”

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