Week in Review: Madison Hit by Aid Cuts

This past week was marked by the announcements coming from Trenton regarding the state budget and aid cuts, which affected both the Madison Public Schools and the borough.

On Monday, we told you about how the massive storm system that raged across the area caused damage in Madison, but not to the extent of other Morris County towns. We also told you how Madison resident were reacting to proposed rate increases and service reductions by NJ Transit. Finally, we told you how a familiar face, Carmela Vitale, would be taking the spot left on the Planning Board by Greg Reed.

On Tuesday, we took a look at this year's Taste of Madison, and showed you who we saw at the event. We also previewed the Zoning Board's special meeting dealing with the YMCA's variance application for expansion. Finally, we told you what types of specials you could find in Madison on St. Patrick's Day.

On Wednesday, we broke down Chris Christie's budget proposal and address with an FAQ. We also showed you the reaction from the district and brought you the numbers when it was announced that Madison would lose 100 percent of its aid. Finally, we told you how Sam Cavaliere was running for the Board of Education seat currently served by George Martin, who is not seeking re-election.

On Thursday, we gave you the numbers as soon as we found out Madison would be receiving 21.95 percent less in state municipal aid. we showed you who we saw celebrating at Poor Herbie's on St. Patrick's Day. We also previewed the Madison High School production of which is running this weekend. Finally, we told you about what happened at the Zoning Board special meeting, as the YMCA began its case for variances regarding its proposed new eight-lane pool addition.

On Friday, we told you how the elimination of state aid to Madison Public Schools could mean layoffs and reductions. We also told you how the reduction in municipal aid was more than what Administrator Ray Codey and the borough were expecting.