Collingswood Borough and Public Schools are working to align their operations to fix a structural shortfall in district funding. Credit: NJPEN.
Collingswood Schools, Government Outline Massive Facilities, Funding Collaboration Effort
Both entities hope to identify new funding sources for district and community needs; consolidate office, academic, and recreation spaces; and manage future capital improvements for the district and community at large. Before any of that, however, they must plug a $3.6-million hole in the district operating budget in the next few weeks.
Borough officials say the facility, which had been shuttered for liability purposes, will be revitalized with support from the Philadelphia Flyers Charities and the Camden County Parks Department. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
Shirley Emehelu becomes the first immigrant to be named lieutenant governor of New Jersey, and her appointment marks the first time two women hold the highest official positions in the state. She fills the role vacated by outgoing Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, who resigned amid an ethics investigation in September. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…