Rising costs, trailers add to tax burden

This letter is in reference to the article titled "Park Land To Be Probed for Historical Value" that appeared in the Feb. 1 issue of the Sentinel.

Another delay to construct the so-called new high school. The latest figure submitted regarding cost is more than $36 million above previous projected costs. The longer the delay of any type of construction, the more it will cost Monroe taxpayers. Our real-estate taxes in New Jersey are the highest in the country.

I drove past Monroe High Township High School today on route to pay my quarterly real-estate tax. I looked over the wide expanse of the playing field, and it is logical that a new high school building be erected on this site, due to the proximity to the athletic field.

In addition, I do not see why classes cannot be staggered, as they are in other school districts including New York City, so we can be relieved of the cost of renting those trailers, costing taxpayers unnecessary dollars.

Also, consolidate the 566 school districts. Why pay so many superintendents of schools and office help?

Martha Gomez

Monroe