The budget eliminates 219 positions -- 68 via layoffs. Via Star-Ledger. 8:12 am

The terms of the plan dictate that members will contribute anywhere from 0.5 percent to 2 percent of their wages to cover their health insurance policies depending on the type of coverage they have, but the provision expires on Dec. 31, 2010. (They currently pay nothing for their health care.)

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The only management position of the 12 belongs to assistant director of recreation and cultural affairs Judy Wukitsch

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Village Administrator John Gross made a presentation on the Village's budget predicament, which would necessitate a 26 percent municipal tax hike if no dramatic action is taken, averaging out to a $1,035 increase per South Orange home.

Read more. Via Patch. 6:49 am

"The cuts may mean that the community will lose its two school resource officers, one at the high school, one at the middle school, and other programs such as DARE," according to the story. Also noted: the township will maintain reciprocal mutual aid relationships with neighboring towns. Six jobs in total were slashed; the fire department and police department taking equal head count reductions. Via NY Times Local. 6:40 am

Via Patch. 6:14 am

Edited to add: not sure why the chief is smiling in the photo that accompanies the story, but I'm guessing it's a file photo. Via Patch. 6:13 am