The proposal seeks to leverage municipal bonding to acquire the former Catholic school and its adjacent convent for recreational space, and then transfer the property to the school district for its eventual refurbishment into educational uses. Some members of both governing bodies are critical of the plan. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
October 2, 2025
A one-time policy solution offered by the New Jersey Department of Education allows communities that lost state aid to exceed the cap on their taxes without a public vote. In Haddon Township and Collingswood, which have already made cuts, it could take double-digit increases just to maintain current staffing and service levels.
April 8, 2025
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.
March 9, 2025
Hampered by the statutory 2-percent budget cap and flat state aid, the district says it will be unable to address increased costs without outside help. Borough officials say they are eager to partner on the issue, but also want to weigh in on the board’s budget construction and resolve contract negotiations with its teachers union.
February 12, 2025