SOMERS POINT LOOKING AT 6.7 CENT TAX INCREASE

A budget was introduced with a significant tax hike in Somers Point. The tax rate in the city would go up 6.7 cents, according to a report by The Press of Atlantic City. Budget hearings will begin on Thursday and will continue to be held before the budget is adopted in June. The proposal would use $1.2 million of its surplus; which would leave the city with only $200,000 left.