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Residents press council on tax-appeal costs and Westfield-Broadway redevelopment; mixed public reactions at Clark meeting

Township of Clark Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

During public comments on Nov. 17, residents sought clarification about a nearly $200,000 tax-appeal payment, asked who is behind Clark Broadway Associates LLC (BA said Garden Homes), and raised a roadway safety complaint; an extended, partisan public comment praised the newly elected mayor and criticized a local activist group.

Residents used the Nov. 17 public-comment periods to ask questions about tax-appeal costs, redevelopment plans and a local roadway hazard.

John Grace of Clark asked about a ‘‘new tax appeal payment that’s almost $200,000,’’ and whether appraisal or process issues were producing more unexpected settlements. Business Administrator Jim said appeals often reflect backlog and timing at the county courts, and noted some cases date back to slow court operations during the COVID pandemic. Jim said there is no simple way for the…

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