The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-03-20
. Enormous Taxation

Tremendous increases in the 1924 tax
of Monmouth county cities, Boros and
townships were revealed in tabulations
made by the county board of taxes
and assessments. b ard members
said the rates are the highest in the
history of the county.
The increase is attributed to a
county wide trend displa, ed by mu-
inequalities to increase their budgets,
including huge appropriations for
building projects, impr avernents and
| general government maintenance.
Aside from the nun cipal rates, no
startling increase is noted in the other
rates which are included in the rate set
By the county board. The county
app lrtionment is 1913 per 81, 900, last
year the rate was $73S, making the
increase approximately 81 cents per
81 ,0O0.34
With the exception of four of the &c
municipalities, increased graduating
from 81 cents per $40 0 in West Long
Branch to $18.07 in Matawau boro is
found in the total tax rates established
by the board.
Shrewsbur township, Brielle,
Keansburg and Sea GiIt are the mu-
inequalities which have cut their run
ming expenses for 1924, thereby bring
ing about decrease in the rates.
In shore municipalities aside from
Asbury Park, Allenhurs Deal, Spring
Lake, Sea Cir, Kean burg and Ocean
port, huge increases are recorded, in
the total rates.
In Avon the tax rate is raised $11 AZ.
the 1914 rate being $54.27 per 81 900.
The 1928 rate was $42. Again
municipal improvement program is
seen as the bases OF the increase.
The boro Of Matawan shows the
greatest increase. Here the rate went
up to the tune of $1S.07 per 81 600.
The 1924 rate is 1920, while the 1928
apport OIL ment was $39.t3 per ST.
O00.
Likewise Matawan township shows
huge increase. The rate here is
$3.50 against $40 10 in 1923. The In
crease is $13 So per 81 900. In Matawan
boro and township the increase are
attributed seeking municipal improve
ment plans for this year. Long Branch
takes jump of 1886 over 1923, the rate
for this year being $5393, while last
years apportionment was $46.35. Man
asquan shows an increase OF So. 81. the
1924 rate being set at $42 81 against $780,
10 in 1928
A general increase is recorded in
the farming area. In Farmingdale
the highest raise is recorded, the rate
here jumping $3.50, bringing the 1924
rate to $4S.69. The 1928 rate was
$4O.S9. In Freehold township an in
crease of 1851 appears, making the
1924 rate $33 against $26. 49 last year.
Marlboro township takes jump of
s616 Here the rate is $3U.16 this
year.
IN Englishtown increases 81 90, bringing
the rate to $41.84. In 1923 the rate was
$3761. Holmdel, farming center
which vehemently protested the
assessments made there several weeks
ago, shows an increase of $1.08 In this
community the rate is $40 81 5ainst
$3.50 last year.
Mem bers If the county board de-
clared today that the tremendous in
crease in rates in some municipalities is
in nowise attributable to high in
creases In taxes aside from the direct
municipal and school taxes which are
not within the Jurisdiction of the county
board.
The county tax board, devoted much
effort this year to bring about
equalization, but it is generally
felt that it is a matter which can
not be settled until the state board
makes thoro investigation of the
situation.
The 1924 ratables were $155, $3.50, SOL,
showing an increase of $7,739, $50 over
1923 when the ratables were $148, 155, 652.
Despite this incre Sc in valuation, the
rates thruout the county evidenced a
material increase.