Current rate is $300 and may rise to $400, which is going rate in other municipalities. Read more. Via Maplewoodian. 5:50 am

For the first time, the rank-and-file [fire dept. employees] will contribute toward their health benefits, $500 annually, starting this year, De Luca said.

The police union offered no give-backs and the firings have been delayed based on anticipated grants. Read more. Via News-Record. 7:21 am