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Taxes Increase, New Police Sergeant, School Statistics Underwhelm

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Oakland Residents Faced with Estimated $173 Tax Increase

The Oakland Municipal Budget was adopted on Wednesday and the average assessed home is expected to receive a $18.21 increase in municipal taxes.

Mayor's Vote Appoints New Oakland Police Sergeant

Michael O’Neil was promoted to the rank of Sergeant for the Oakland Police Department when the Mayor cast the deciding vote at the Borough’s last Mayor and Council meeting.

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'Spelling Bee' Shines on Opening Night

The Ramapo Spring Musical went to rounds of applause and roars of laughter on its opening night on Thursday in the Harry K. Berkheuser Performing Arts Center of Ramapo High School.

Student Art Gallery Open Through Monday at Ramapo HS

Nearly 100 pieces of artwork created by students from both Ramapo High School and Indian Hills High Schoolare currently on display at Ramapo High School. The Ramapo Indian Hills Art Program involves students of all ages and covers everything from introductory classes to honors and advanced placement art. 

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Ramapo-Indian Hills District Statistics Underwhelm

Indepth statistics on test scores and the student body in the Ramapo-Indian Hills school district included in U.S. News High School Rankings.

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