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Morning Collingswood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much would Collingswood's new school referendum add to your taxes?
  • Where to find every official Collingswood legal notice online this year.

Also on today's calendar: Community Health Outreach and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Less humid with sunny spells, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Voters to decide $4.56M Collingswood schools referendum (courierpostonline.com) — Collingswood residents will vote in November on a $4.56 million school referendum that would permanently raise the district's tax levy to close ongoing budget gaps. School officials say the money is needed to maintain staff, facilities, and programs after a recent school closure, layoffs, and earlier tax increases.
   

• August 28, 2026 Government Notices of Electronic Publication... (theretrospect.com) — Collingswood residents are being directed to a new online home for all borough legal notices, including board and commission postings, as part of a statewide electronic-publication law. The notice explains that full texts will appear on Collingswood's website and the New Jersey Secretary of State's legal notices portal through the end of 2026.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 28
  • Girls Night Out Clay (BYOB!) →
    Markeim Art Center Markeim Arts Center, 104 Walnut Street (Lincoln Ave & Walnut St), Haddonfield, NJ, 08033, United States
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Really Little Residents
    Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
    10:30 am
    • Sunday August 30
  • Hybrid Worship Onsite and Online
    St Pauls Community Center 1018 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
    11:00 am
    • Monday August 31
  • Independence NHP Walking Tour
    Independence National Park Meet on the east side of the Liberty Bell Center near the viewing window- 526 Market Street
    10:00 am
  • History Hangout
    Independence National Park Liberty Bell Center, 6th and Market Streets
    10:00 am
  • Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Bench
    Independence National Park Independence Square, Franklin Court, Second Bank of the United States, Independence Visitor Center, Carpenters' Hall
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on I-295 N reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on I-295 N reported at 8:39 AM. "NJDOT Responder Ahead. Slow Down Move Over" (Nextdoor )
  • There is an emergency vehicle on SR-42 S reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on SR-42 S reported at 8:32 AM. "Emergency Response on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Bank of America posted a job opening for Relationship Banker - Camden Market in Collingswood. Apply here.
  • Cherry Hill Public Schools posted a job opening for Cleaner - Floater in Cherry Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Collingswood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Haddon

  • Pizzeria with Maple Shade, Haddon Twp locations is tops in reader poll (courierpostonline.com)
  • Student-Athletes from the Haddons, Oaklyn and Audubon Begin ... (theretrospect.com)
  • Construction Starts on Nifty Fifty's Restaurant in Haddon Township; 2027 Opening Planned (42freeway.com)

Camden

Cherry Hill

  • Downed Power Lines Close Area Of Highway In Cherry Hill, Authorities Say (patch.com)

Ok Collingswood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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