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Hello Collingswood! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much Collingswood school taxes could rise if November's referendum passes
  • What Kitchen Consigliere's bankruptcy means for Collingswood diners and workers.
  • See how Collingswood girls soccer pulled off their opening-day thriller

Also on today's calendar: Philadelphia Sports Venue Furniture Liquidation | Hospitality Furnishings and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What November's referendum may mean for Collingswood taxes (courierpostonline.com) — Collingswood residents face a proposed $4.56 million school operational referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot that could permanently raise taxes by about $1,324 on an average $448,000 home. School officials say the money would maintain staff, facilities, and current programs after a school closure and job cuts, with the increase phased over two half-year tax periods.
   

2. New Jersey-Based Italian Restaurant Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy (whatnow.com) — A well-known Collingswood Italian restaurant, Kitchen Consigliere Cafe, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to keep operating while reorganizing its debts. Court records show the small business owes money to food suppliers, utility providers, and the State of New Jersey, with liabilities far exceeding listed assets. The filing gives the restaurant a chance to restructure and continue serving local diners.
   

3. Sports Outlook: Haddon Heights Grad in Triple A Ball, Girls ... (theretrospect.com) — Collingswood girls soccer opened the season with a tight 3–2 win over West Deptford, sealed by a second-half game winner from Amelia Nistico. The roundup also highlights strong starts from nearby teams like Audubon, Haddon Township, and Haddonfield, giving local fans an early look at who's hot on the pitch this fall.
   

4. September 4, 2026 Government Notices of Electronic Publicati... (theretrospect.com) — Collingswood families should know that the Board of Education will now publish all legal notices, meeting dates, and bid announcements on its official website, as required by a new state law. Alongside similar changes in nearby towns, this shift means you'll increasingly find key school and municipal information online instead of in print legal ads.
   

5. Bishop's garden grows from vision of faith, mercy (catholicstarherald.org) — Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Collingswood has created the Bishop Williams Garden at Saint John Church, offering residents a peaceful spot for prayer and reflection. Inspired by Bishop Joseph Williams' motto, "I desire mercy," the garden features symbolic flowers, stone lambs, and a grotto-like setting. Parish leaders hope its beauty will draw visitors into deeper spiritual life and community connection.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday September 4
  • Senior Sunrise
    Camden's Promise Charter School District Camden, NJ 08105
    5:30 am
    • Saturday September 5
  • Labor Day 2026
    Marie Fleche Memorial Library Marie Fleche Library @ 49 S White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009
  • Really Little Residents
    Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
    10:30 am
    • Sunday September 6
  • Sunday Morning Online Only
    St Pauls Community Center 1018 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
    11:00 am
  • Cancelled: Barclay Farmstead Public Tours →
    Cherry Hill, NJ Calendar, 209 Barclay Lane (off West Gate Drive), Cherry Hill
    1:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • No School! Labor Day
    Barclay Early Childhood Center Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

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💬 Chatter

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  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Collingswood. Apply here.
  • Cozymeal, Inc. posted a job opening for Private Chef, Camden, NJ in Camden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Collingswood here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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