Catch up on the biggest stories in Haddonfield this week.
Haddonfield Board of Education approved the 2018–2019 school year budget and Borough Commissioners introduced the 2018 municipal budget. Catch up on everything from the past week in the Weekly Roundup.
Haddonfield Board of Education approved the 2018–2019 school year budget
At the Wednesday, April 25, meeting, the Haddonfield Board of Education approved the 2018–2019 school year budget and attendees got the latest scoop on construction. The budget will have an increase of state aid that will amount to $1,366,943 in comparison to last year’s $1,254,432. Homeowners with an average property value of $491,674 will see an approximate increase in school taxes of $265 annually. This means an increase of $22 a month for the average home.
Haddonfield Garden Club hosts annual Herb and Perennial Sale
The frost date has passed and the Haddonfield Garden Club intends to represent the Garden State in typical floral fashion by kicking off the summer with the club’s annual Herb and Perennial Sale. On May 12, Kings Court will be blooming with color, displaying an array of florals. The sale will provide an opportunity for residents and Garden Club members to give back to the community while also allowing residents to donate toward a worthy cause.
Borough Commissioners introduce the 2018 municipal budget
Borough Commissioners introduced the 2018 municipal budget at the Tuesday, April 24, meeting. For the median assessed property of $448,481, the proposed 2018 local municipal tax levy will be $2,465, which is an increase of $50 over last year’s rate. The total borough budget is proposed at $18.3 million, of which about $11.4 million will be raised in municipal property taxes. This represents a 2.09 increase from last year for property taxes, according to Commissioner Jeff Kasko. For the seventh year in a row, the borough anticipates flat state funding.
