Officials: No furloughs for Mount Laurel workers

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) - April 14, 2009 Mayor Jim Keenan said Monday the furloughs could have saved an estimated $475,000, but weren't cost-effective.

Officials say the township still faces financial trouble and cuts must be made across the board, or residents could face a tax increase of 6.6 cents over 2008 - the maximum increase allowed by the state.

The township employs almost 200 people.

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Information from: Courier-Post, http://www.courierpostonline.com/

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