West Caldwell Introduces Draft 2016 Town Budget: Taxes Would Rise Slightly

West Caldwell, NJ –West Caldwell township officials introduced a draft 2016 budget that would increase last year’s tax levy by 1.24 percent during their March 15 public meeting.

A homeowner with a property valued at $434,800 would see a $17 increase to the municipal portion of their local taxes, according to town officials.

The overall tax levy total would increase $147,766 from 2015 if the budget passes.

A public hearing for the 2016 budget will take place on Tuesday, April 19.

See the town’s budget presentation online here.

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