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Glen Ridge council adopts 2025 municipal budget amid steep health‑insurance increases
Summary
The Borough Council adopted a $18.5 million 2025 municipal budget after a presentation that cited rising costs — notably a 43% increase in the State Health Benefits Plan since 2022 — and projected an average household municipal tax increase of about $156 (3.1%).
Councilor Lewit presented and the Borough Council adopted the 2025 municipal budget on a roll‑call vote after a detailed budget presentation and public hearing.
Lewit said the municipal budget rises from about $18.0 million to roughly $18.5 million, an increase of approximately 2.6 percent, which translates to an average household municipal tax increase of about $156, or 3.1 percent. He noted the borough's net taxable value…
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