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Hello again Collingswood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Mob-themed Collingswood favorite seeks fresh start after Chapter 11 filing
  • What privatizing EMS could mean for Collingswood's 911 response
  • How Collingswood's November school tax referendum could affect your wallet

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Home & Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mob-Themed Collingswood Restaurant Owner Speaks Out After Filing For Bankruptcy (patch.com) — Collingswood diners are learning that beloved mob-themed restaurant The Kitchen Consigliere has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy but is staying open as owner-chef Angelo Lutz works on a payment plan. Lutz, who acknowledges falling behind on state tax obligations, is asking local patrons to keep visiting the Haddon Avenue spot to support staff and help the business move forward.
   

• Collingswood Fire Department sounding alarm over firefighter shortage: "Something has to be done" (cbsnews.com) — Collingswood's fire department says chronic understaffing is stretching crews thin as they handle about 4,000 fire and EMS calls a year, raising concerns about response times and safety. Borough leaders are weighing a consultant's top recommendation to privatize EMS, with meetings planned among Camden County officials and union representatives as residents seek reassurance that 911 calls will still be answered promptly.
   

• Health Benefit Costs Squeeze Camden County Schools, Driving ... (theretrospect.com) — Collingswood families face rising school taxes and program cuts as the district plans a November operating referendum to offset steep increases in employee health care costs. Garfield Elementary has already closed, staff and activities have been reduced, and officials say escalating benefits spending is squeezing classroom resources across Collingswood and neighboring districts.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Haddon

Camden

  • Ursinus Signs Transfer Agreement with Camden County College (delco.today)
  • 9/11 rescue surgeon leads military trauma training program at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey (cbsnews.com)
  • Camden Moves to Make Homeless Camping Illegal If Shelters Available (tapinto.net)

Cherry Hill

  • Thousands Of Flags In NJ To Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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