Haddon Township and Collingswood are likely to avail themselves of a state tax levy incentive program to address school district budget shortfalls. Credit: NJ PEN.
Haddon Township and Collingswood are likely to avail themselves of a state tax levy incentive program to address school district budget shortfalls. Credit: NJ PEN.
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