Government
Haddon Twp. Calls for Investigation After $350K Kimco Realty Tax Settlement
The second-largest taxpayer in Haddon Township appealed its appraisal after a revaluation, negotiating a nearly $10-million assessment reduction at settlement. Commissioners want to understand what led to that outcome, starting with an investigation into tax assessor Martin Blaskey's process. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
September 2, 2026
Police & Fire
Business
People
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
Government