Government 
Congressmen Visit EMR to Stump for Regulation of Batteries Blamed for Scrapyard Fires
Donald Norcross and Frank Pallone joined EMR CEO Joe Balzano in calling for Congress to develop a process for keeping lithium-ion batteries out of the waste and recycling streams. The rechargeable batteries, which power all manner of consumer electronics, are increasingly blamed for fires at metal recovery facilities. A local environmental group suggests that the issue lies in how the facility operates. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
September 11, 2026
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Quiet Collingswood: Group Asks Landscapers, Homeowners to Quit Gas-Powered Tools
Given the outsized impact of the most commonly used lawn care equipment — gasoline-powered mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers — beyond the properties they maintain, a neighborhood coalition is encouraging alternatives. One fully electric landscaping service says it has found success in making the switch. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
August 31, 2026
Schools 
Collingswood Schools Prepares $4.56M Operations Referendum for November Ballot
Superintendent of Schools Fred McDowell says the financial ask is necessary to maintain continuity of services in the district, which estimates a nearly $4-million gap in its 2027-28 budget without the additional revenues. The district has struggled to maintain services amid rising costs for energy and insurance and a state funding formula that expects the local tax base to contribute more based on property assessments. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
August 21, 2026
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