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Ridgewood School Tax Hike Hits 4%: Why Haven’t Residents Been Asked to Vote?

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Where is the Vote? Ridgewood’s 4% Tax Hike Sparks Fresh Debate Over Election Consolidation

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Ridgewood NJ,  The promise was clear: give Ridgewood voters a voice. Advocates for election reform campaigned on the principle that any tax increase exceeding 2% would trigger a public ballot.

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Saved by the Bell: Coach Robert Franklin Reinstated Ahead of $134M Ridgewood School Budget Vote

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Ridgewood Teacher Reinstated: BOE Reverses Layoff Decision Ahead of Crucial $134M Budget Vote

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – In a last-minute reversal that has energized the local community, the Ridgewood Board of Education has confirmed that popular gym teacher and wrestling coach Robert Franklin will no longer face a layoff.

The decision comes just days before the district’s high-stakes $134 million budget hearing scheduled for May 4, 2026.

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