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Ridgewood’s 2025 Taxes — What the Numbers Really Say

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Ridgewood NJ, As Ridgewood residents debate the 2025 municipal budget and the impact of Valley Hospital joining the tax rolls, it’s important to look carefully — and fairly — at what’s happening with taxes.

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The Slow Death of School

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Ridgewood NJ, The trend of the next ten years is more real, more practical.  In the face of AI, the world will grow more true and pragmatic, bringing about the end of school as we know it.  With the young and able bodied declining as a percentage of the population, our society will no longer see fit to waste some of the best years of people’s lives.

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Paramus Mayor Disputes Claims of Bergen Towns with the Lowest Property Taxes listed in Northjersey.com

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza disputed the Northjersey.coms  list of “10 towns have the lowest property taxes per year in Bergen County”.

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2025 Property Tax Rankings: New Jersey Named Most Expensive State for Homeowners

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Ridgewood NJ, thinking about moving? Property taxes should be a key factor in your decision. WalletHub’s 2025 Property Taxes by State report, released on Tuesday, February 18, reveals the stark contrast in property tax burdens across the U.S.—and for New Jersey homeowners, the news isn’t great.

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North Jersey’s Towns With the Highest Property Taxes

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Ridgewood NJ, for many New Jersey residents, discussing property taxes is as much a part of life . While New Jersey consistently ranks as one of the highest-taxed states in the nation, certain municipalities stand out for their especially high property tax bills.

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UPDATE: Facebook Posts Indicate Close Personal Relationship Between Village Mayor and Local Attorney

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Ridgewood NJ, some people should learn how to delete Facebook posts that were unintentionally/unknowingly made public. This could offer some insight as to why the Mayor

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Village of Ridgewood Property Tax Grace Period Extended to August 26th

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark , Village Tax bills were certified by the county on July 10, 2024 and will be mailed on July 31, 2024. The grace period to pay your bill has been extended to August 26, 2024. There are no estimated or preliminary bills this year.

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Borough of Ramsey to Conduct a Property Revaluation and Reassessment

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Ramsey NJ, the Borough of Ramsey has announced that Appraisal Systems Inc. has been hired to conduct a property revaluation and reassessment mandated by Bergen County. This process is essential to ensure property values are accurately reflected according to current market conditions

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Housing affordability Hits the Lowest Point Since the 1980’s

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Ridgewood NJ, Housing affordability has plummeted to its lowest point since the 1980’s, presenting a grim picture for prospective buyers grappling with steep mortgage rates and skyrocketing home prices.

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All Village of Ridgewood Offices and Departments will be CLOSED on Lincoln’s Birthday February 12th

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Ridgewood NJ, all Village Offices and Departments will be CLOSED on February 12th and February 19th, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day.

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The ANCHOR Outreach Team will be Knocking on Doors this fall to Assist Residents with Questions about the Property Tax Relief Program

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Twp. of Washington NJ, hear a knock at your door? It may be the ANCHOR Outreach Team, offering to help you file your application for property tax relief and answer questions about this season’s Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters benefit.

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Ridgewood Taxpayers Hit with Largest Municipal Tax Increase Since 2011

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Ridgewood NJ, a municipal tax increase of 4.83% was approved by Ridgewood Village Council members on Thursday evening, 04/27 via a 4-0 roll call vote. Councilperson Lorraine Reynolds was absent. There were no public comments made during the Budget Hearing.

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WalletHub Study: New Jersey Is 2023’s State with the 6th Highest Tax Burden

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Ridgewood NJ, With Tax Day approaching on April 18 and 73% of Americans thinking that the government does not spend their tax dollars wisely, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its 2023 Tax Burden by State report .

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Murphy’s Proposed 2024 Budget Under Fire Over Cuts in Municipal Aid, No Help in Increased Health Care Costs and Pet Pork Projects Handed Out to Favorites

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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon said Governor Phil Murphy should explain the nearly $70 million cut to municipal aid that appears in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with soaring health benefit costs for local governments.

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GOP Plans to Change Education Funding Would Lower Property Taxes and Increase School Funding

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Trenton NJ, as Gov. Phil Murphy prepares to unveil his new state budget proposal next week, Assembly Republicans announced plans to fully fund schools while also lowering property taxes alongside business leaders at the Statehouse Wednesday.

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