Haddonfield Borough government and school board convene to talk about the Bancroft redevelopment PILOT. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Bancroft PILOT Revenue Talks Underscore Increasing Operational Costs of Gov’t, Schools
Even retaining 95 percent of a proposed, 30-year, $18-million PILOT agreement for the redevelopment project, Haddonfield faces $20 million in sunk costs before shovels hit the dirt. Meanwhile, changes to the state funding formula are forcing job cuts in the local school district, making tax increases unavoidable even if PILOT revenues are sent to the schools. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
The borough government is planning $900,000 in phased improvements to its public park at Hampshire Avenue. Residents got a preview of the project at a special meeting Tuesday evening. Traffic upgrades to improve pedestrian accessibility near the park should also break ground in the spring. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
The municipal government will leverage low-interest loans from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to inspect and replace lead and galvanized steel house services as well as a water main along Cuthbert Boulevard. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…