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Poll: GR's Biggest Issue in 2012?

Senior housing? Teacher contracts? Tax relief?

Mayor John van Keuren outlined what he felt were some of the critical issues in 2012 at the .

's mayor said top priorities were moving forward on the development of senior housing, communicating better with residents and completing the renovation of the Recycling Center on Doremus Ave.

There are challenges facing the school board, too, which will soon be unveiling details of the upcoming budget for voters. The contract with the Glen Rock Education Association (GREA) will be expiring at the end of the 2011-2012 school year. Reaching a new deal with the teachers – who – will in large part determine residents' tax bills.

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But let's hear from you, reader, – what's the biggest issue Glen Rock faces in 2012? If you don't see the answer, add it in the comments (or just comment anyway!).

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