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November 9, 2026 · Julia Bennett · 4 min read

Why closing a school may leave its district’s budget gap open

A campus closure can reduce expenses while also reducing revenue, making the promised savings only part of the financial story.

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November 9, 2026 · Julia Bennett · 3 min read

Cranbury’s $26 million theft: frozen assets leave housing funds unresolved

Officials report nearly $17.3 million in frozen assets, but have not confirmed returned money, an insurance payment or the effect on the planned land purchase.

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