Manchester Regional NJ school budget turf field could hurt tax relief
HALEDON — A $24.7 million proposed budget for Manchester Regional High School would cover the price of a turf field, but residents from one sending town want money allocated for that project to defray the tax levy instead. The project's supporters, including the head football coach and school board president, said it would raise the profile of Manchester Regional, while residents of Prospect Park argue that its benefits are being overhyped. The high school on Church Street has seen a marked decline in enrollment over the past several years because freshmen are opting to attend Pass...