Roberts Pool in Collingswood is connected to the borough waterworks, which is slated for reconstruction. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Collingswood Faces $15 to $25M Water Plant Rebuild Costs as PFAS Standards Tighten
New restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water mean big-money investments in aging infrastructure. The borough is seeking sources to defray those costs, including grants, low-interest loans, and funding from a $10-billion settlement with manufacturer 3M. 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…
The public investment that restored the long-dormant Scottish Rite Auditorium to active use in the early 2000s turned on its reinvention as a wedding and events venue. But with wedding business drying up and overhead costs for its historic theater climbing, officials say a transfer to the county government remains the best outcome for the facility. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…