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Vernon board endorses bill A4860, citing limits on local development and a potential $5 million boost
Summary
The Vernon Township School District board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting state bill A4860, which would provide supplemental aid to districts limited by Highlands/Pinelands development restrictions. Board members said the measure could bring about $5 million in new annual aid to Vernon if passed and signed.
The Vernon Township School District Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a resolution endorsing New Jersey Assembly/Senate bill A4860, saying the legislation would provide supplemental state aid to districts whose development is curtailed by Highlands or Pinelands protections.
Board members said the measure is intended to recognize communities whose ability to generate ratables is constrained by environmental and land-use rules. "This will mean $5,000,000 to Vernon Township if it…
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