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A candidate facing a large building, symbolizing the increased signature requirements for New Jersey school board elections.
Around the Block

New Jersey School Board Elections: Candidate Hurdles and Impact

In New Jersey, the number of signatures required on a nominating petition for a board of education election recently jumped from 10 to 25.

Sarah Jenkins·July 3, 2026
A homeowner in New Jersey reviewing property tax assessment documents, symbolizing the complexity and importance of understanding tax calculations.
Keys & Corners

How Are Local Property Taxes Assessed and Calculated?

Homeowners in New Jersey can challenge their property assessments by filing with the Mercer County Board of Taxation or the New Jersey Tax Court by April 1st of the year they receive their annual asse

Dmytro Petrenko·May 19, 2026