Taxes may rise in BVA budget

By Mon Valley Independent

By JOHN RECTENWALD

jrectenwald@yourmvi.com

Property owners in the Belle Vernon Area School District could see tax increases again next school year. The school board adopted a proposed budget of $41.9 million for the 2022-2023 school year Monday.

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