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.
The public utility serves Merchantville, Pennsauken, parts of Camden City and Cherry Hill, and provides oversight of water operations in Collingswood. Director of Engineering Rich Spafford says its independent operation and focus on infrastructure improvements keep rates low and quality high at a time when both challenge operators. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
Haddonfield Commissioners approved a settlement agreement with the Camden County government and condominium association to repair a sinkhole that formed in the rear of the Haddonfield Commons in March 2024. The agreement now passes to the condo association for ratification. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…