Collingswood residents packed a borough community forum to discuss a finding shortfall in the borough school district. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Collingswood Town Forum Outlines Boundaries of Solutions to School District Financial Shortfall
For two-and-a-half hours Wednesday, residents heard from borough commissioners about the limits of what their tax dollars can achieve under budget caps, the local revenue impact of PILOTs, and the increasing challenges of funding both schools and government with limited state financial aid.
The proposed six-floor, 79-unit apartment complex is a mix of affordable and market-rate housing. Officials say it will satisfy the borough’s affordable housing obligation and safeguard against a builder’s remedy lawsuit. Redevelopers The Walters Group of Haddonfield say the project is at least three years away from becoming a reality. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
If the ballot measure passes, the borough can auction off four plenary licenses to qualified bidders in the community. On Wednesday, elected officials described how that process could play out and fielded questions from the public. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…