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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Camden County Opens Seven ADA-Accessible Fishing Piers at Ne... (theretrospect.com) — New ADA-accessible fishing piers are now open along Newton Lake Park, improving access to the shoreline shared by Collingswood, Haddon Township, and Oaklyn. Camden County also used the $1.3 million project to fix failing stormwater pipes and deteriorating concrete, strengthening local infrastructure while creating safer, more welcoming spots for families to fish, walk, and enjoy the water.
2. NJIB's Guide to 15+ New Jersey October Street Fairs 2026 (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Collingswood residents can dive into the Collingswood Book Festival this Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Haddon and Irvin Avenues, with free admission. Expect more than 50 presenting authors, hundreds of additional writers and exhibitors, kids' activities, book signings, and plenty of vendors as part of a statewide roundup of October street fairs.
3. UMC Appoints Bob Peterson as Interim President & CEO (citybiz.co) — Residents connected to Collingswood Manor may notice leadership changes at its parent organization, United Methodist Communities, which has appointed Bob Peterson as interim President and CEO. The nonprofit, serving seniors across New Jersey and operating Collingswood Manor and a HomeWorks office there, emphasizes continuity and stability as Peterson steps up following Mark Lenhard's resignation.
4. Soccer Preview: Haddon Heights Has Been Playing in a String of Close Ones (maxpreps.com) — Collingswood's boys soccer team is coming off a tight 1-0 loss to Haddon Heights, a result that reflected the teams' current statewide rankings. As Haddon Heights heads into another close-looking matchup today, Collingswood fans get a sense of how their squad stacks up regionally and how competitive recent games have been.
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