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1. PSE&G Continues 'Gas System Modernization' Project Across Camden County (njpen.com) — PSE&G crews are actively replacing aging gas lines along Ventnor, South Newton Lake, and Lees Avenues in Collingswood, bringing daytime road closures, noise, and parking disruptions for at least the coming weeks. Residents can expect shifting traffic patterns, temporary asphalt patches, and possible follow-up visits to reconnect meters, with the utility promising full restoration of streets, sidewalks, and lawns afterward.
2. Collingswood Commissioners Legalize Backyard Chickens (wmmr.com) — Collingswood commissioners have officially legalized backyard hens, allowing residents on qualifying lots to keep up to 12 chickens with a permit, training course, inspections, and a $20 annual fee. Roosters and egg sales are banned, smaller properties face tighter limits, and violations can bring steep fines, while a new Backyard Hen Advisory Board led by a local resident will guide implementation.
3. October 9, 2026 Government Notices of Electronic Publication... (theretrospect.com) — Collingswood residents are being directed to a new primary source for official borough information: legal notices, board updates, and other documents are now posted on the town website and the state's centralized legal notice page. Similar electronic-publication notices from nearby school boards and boroughs show how public records access is shifting across the region.
4. Detroit is home to nation's best craft fair. What makes it so cool? (freep.com subscription) — Collingswood's own Crafts and Fine Art Festival earns national recognition in USA TODAY's list of top craft fairs, putting the borough alongside major destinations like Detroit and Gatlinburg. While the story mainly spotlights Detroit's event, it reminds local makers and shoppers that Collingswood's festival is considered one of the country's standout handmade markets.
5. Football: Haddon Heights Hosts Gloucester with Division Race... (theretrospect.com) — Collingswood's football team is still chasing its first win and will host Woodbury at 6 p.m. Friday, giving local fans another home game to rally around. The story also tracks Haddon Heights' division race and Audubon's momentum heading into its Oct. 16 matchup against Collingswood.
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