South Orange passes increase to open space trust fund

South Orange residents passed an increase to the village’s open space and historic preservation trust fund. The trust fund will increase from $0.01 to $0.02 per $100 of assessed property value to provide additional funding for the acquisition, improvement, and maintenance of parks, open spaces, conservation lands and historic preservation. A property assessed at $850,000 will contribute an additional $85 per year.

From Essex County Clerk’s Office.