Politics & Government

Caldwell Approves 2017 Municipal Budget, Small Tax Hike

An average Caldwell homeowner with a property valued at $420,307 will see a slight increase to their municipal tax bill, officials say.

CALDWELL, NJ — The Caldwell Borough Council approved the 2017 municipal budget during a public meeting earlier this month.

An average Caldwell homeowner with a property valued at $420,307 will see a $41 increase to the municipal portion of their tax bill, largely due to health insurance and legal fees, town officials stated during the council’s June 20 meeting.

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