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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Eric Kiefer

    WATCH: West Orange Mayor, Town Council Candidate Forums (opens the original)

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    WEST ORANGE, NJ — Candidates for mayor and town council in West Orange took to the microphone to discuss their campaign platforms at two public forums this week. A crowded field of seven candidates are duking it out to become the town’s next mayor: Joe Krakoviak, Tammy Williams, Susan McCartney, Susan Scarpa, Joyce Rudin, Phillip Orphanidis, and Brian Rock. Meanwhile, five candidates are competing for two open seats on the township council: Matthew Dvorin, Jackie Hendy, Justin Goldsman, Kenneth

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Eric Kiefer

    West Orange Town Budget Still Needs Final Vote, Tax Hike Likely (opens the original)

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    WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange remains without a finalized municipal budget as it heads into October. Township administrators and council members are still awaiting state approval for the 2026 municipal budget, which will likely include a tax hike. A public hearing and final vote will have to happen before the spending plan crosses the finish line. Under a draft budget released in April, the municipal tax increase is projected to come to $312 for an average homeowner with a property assessed at $

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Eric Kiefer

    Tax Hike Still Likely In Delayed Belleville Town Budget (opens the original)

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    BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville remains without a finalized municipal budget as October approaches, although local homeowners will still likely see a tax hike under the proposed version. The council voted to approve an amendment to the 2026 township budget at their meeting on Tuesday. However, the council tabled a vote on the final version, which still awaits state approval. During the meeting, chief financial officer Frank DiMaria confirmed the budget includes a $175 municipal tax increase for a ho

  4. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Eric Kiefer

    Nutley Says It Has Saved Taxpayers Money By Partnering With School District (opens the original)

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    NUTLEY, NJ — An ongoing partnership between Nutley and its local school district has fueled infrastructure upgrades throughout the town, while also keeping the financial burden off the backs of taxpaying homeowners, officials say. The township recently gave an update about the “One Nutley” campaign, which was launched a few years ago. Through the shared service agreement, the town and district cooperate to make crucial renovations and upgrades at Nutley’s schools. Some examples of work produced

  5. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Eric Kiefer

    Proposed Data Center Ban In Newark Is Moving Along, Councilman Says (opens the original)

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    NEWARK, NJ — When it comes to data centers in Newark, more data is needed, a city council member says. The wheels continue to turn on a proposed, one-year moratorium for building data centers in New Jersey’s largest city, according to South Ward Councilman Patrick Council. Earlier this month, Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would temporarily put the brakes on the controversial facilities (read the full text below). Supporters of data centers say they’re needed to keep the state comp

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