Government
Collingswood Commissioner’s EMS Lawsuit Heads to Court in January
Collingswood Commissioner Jim Maley, who is suing the municipal government as a borough resident, was denied a temporary injunction in the case. The matter will be presented in Camden County Superior Court within two weeks. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
December 24, 2025
Government
Collingswood Commissioner Sues Borough Over EMS Privatization Vote
Although the suit acknowledges his role as an elected official, Collingswood Commissioner Jim Maley filed the action as a borough resident. It seeks nullification of the vote that awarded a one-year contract to Virtua Health to provide emergency medical services in the borough. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
December 24, 2025
Business
In Absence of Alcohol, Collingswood Brainstorms Solutions to Restaurant Row Business Woes
With inflation battering food-based business and alcohol sales a cavalry call that will take years to answer, local leaders are exploring ways to support a key economic driver in the community. Solutions span marketing, menu changes, and a shared commitment to extend the evening experience for guests. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
December 6, 2025
Government
Collingswood Commissioners Split on Virtua EMS Services Bid
Collingswood firefighter-EMTs have been overworked amid call volumes that have spiked in the past decade and cratered morale, Fire Chief Geoff Joyce says. Virtua Health EMTs could ease some of that workload, but borough leaders are divided on bringing them in. Commissioner Jim Maley said Mayor Daniela Solano-Ward should have recused herself from voting on the contract after consulting her husband, a Virtua physician, prior to soliciting bids for the service. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
December 4, 2025