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.
As the district and borough move towards a shared services resolution for town-wide recreation by year’s end, both parties host a series of public meetings to discuss the composition of the plan. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
The borough plans to plant 150 native trees in the next four years thanks to $48,000 in U.S. Congressionally directed spending. Public works crews will work with Sustainable Audubon to cultivate local seedlings and identify locations to plant them. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…