The public health advisory board, which was formally established in April 2023, presented findings from a community survey that highlighted the key health and safety concerns of the residents. Nearly half of the survey respondents identified public and road safety as their top priority, followed by mental health and food security. The board made several recommendations, including introducing the board to the community, addressing road safety concerns, increasing communication about current public health efforts, and allocating funding for public health programs.

The council also conducted a second reading and public hearing for ordinance 1787, which proposes language changes to clarify the use of the term “certificate of occupancy” in municipal codes. The meeting continued with no public comment on resolutions and moved forward with the appointment of full-time police officers to the Collingswood Police Department and a volunteer member to the Collingswood Fire Department.

Another development discussed was the designation of a former service station site as a redevelopment area due to environmental contamination. The council resolved to move forward with the acquisition of the property to facilitate funding for cleanup and repurposing.

Additionally, the acceptance of state grant funding for firefighter equipment was approved.

The council closed the meeting with acknowledgments of successful community events, including the Pride event and Juneteenth celebration, and announced a blood drive at the Scottish Rite to address summer blood shortages.