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Eric Goldman tells Glen Ridge council revaluation notices are producing sharp tax increases for some residents

Glen Ridge Borough Council · February 10, 2026
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Resident Eric Goldman told the council during public comment that recent revaluation letters show local property-tax increases of 9%–25% for some households and urged town outreach and a possible town-hall to help residents appeal assessments and understand the process.

Eric Goldman, a Glen Ridge resident who gave his address as 25 Doreen Street, told the borough council during the meeting’s public-comment period that recent revaluation letters are producing sharp, painful changes in property-tax bills.

"I got my letter from the company, and it said that my taxes are going up 9%," Goldman said. He told the council that neighbors have reported increases of 10% and one of 25%, and that some online accounts said tax bills rose by $5,000 or more. "Wild swings like this ... this is very real pain," he…

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