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Haddon Township and Collingswood are likely to avail themselves of a state tax levy incentive program to address school district budget shortfalls. Credit: NJ PEN.

Haddon Township, Collingswood Face Difficult Choices in Resolving School Funding Deficits

A one-time policy solution offered by the New Jersey Department of Education allows communities that lost state aid to exceed the cap on their taxes without a public vote. In Haddon Township and Collingswood, which have already made cuts, it could take double-digit increases just to maintain current staffing and service levels.

By Matt Skoufalos | April 8, 2025
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