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- Camden County
- 5/20/25
- 05/22/2025
- 40 Minutes
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Overview: In a historic meeting, Collingswood Borough celebrated the swearing-in of its first female and Latina mayor, alongside two newly elected commissioners. The gathering also served as a platform to reflect on the borough’s transformation over recent decades, with special acknowledgment of long-serving officials who contributed to this progress.
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- Camden County
- 05/06/2025
- 37 Minutes
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Overview: In a notable move aimed at alleviating financial pressure on residents, the Collingswood Borough Council announced during its latest meeting that the 2025 municipal budget would see no increase, a decision influenced by a considerable rise in the school board’s budget that could elevate property taxes by roughly $1,100 for the average household.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 04/08/2025
- 39 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Collingswood Borough Council meeting, developments unfolded as the council discussed the launch of a community solar program aimed at providing cheaper energy options to residents, alongside deliberations on a $50 million bond for school and park facilities, potential tax implications, and the acquisition of a former gas station site for remediation.
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- Camden County
- 03/04/2025
- 106 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Collingswood Borough Council meeting was dominated by discussions over a proposed tax increase aimed at addressing a substantial shortfall in the local school district’s budget. The council faced public scrutiny over the decision to hire a consultant for budget oversight and the communication challenges with the school board, highlighting a division among residents about the best path forward for financial management and collaboration.
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- Camden County
- 02/04/2025
- 44 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Collingswood Borough Council meeting addressed a variety of topics, including budget challenges due to lingering pandemic effects, substantial salary increases for police and firefighters, and ongoing initiatives to enhance community services, such as inclusive playground equipment and library improvements.
