...the non-prepared food tax I am going to reduce what I propose for schools by $2.8 million that the non-prepared food tax (exemption) is costing us," Carey said. On top of that, he's also proposing some other cuts for the 2012 budget...

...like we have a ballot question for October," said Gary Knopp, borough assembly president. The seasonal non-prepared food tax exemption has been an issue for the borough this budget cycle. With the increasing costs of health insurance, and...

...borough sales tax revenue, finance director Craig Chapman said. But he attributes that primarily to the non-prepared food tax exemption that went into effect this year. The tax exemption lifted the borough's tax on certain food items during...