🌱 Patch AM: What Collingswood residents must do before bringing hens into their backyards

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In today's newsletter:

• What Collingswood residents must do before bringing hens into their backyards

Also on today's calendar: Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds at the Historic Johnson Cemetery Memorial Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
• Wednesday: Increasing clouds and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No more clucking around: N.J. town lifts backyard chicken ban after 18 years (nj.com subscription) — Collingswood has officially ended its 18-year ban on backyard hens, allowing up to 30 residents at a time to keep chickens under a new permit system. Locals must complete a chicken care course, pay a small annual fee, and meet lot-size and coop rules, while roosters remain prohibited and violations carry steep fines. Officials say the ordinance follows successful models in nearby towns.
   

📸 Around Collingswood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Collingswood

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds at the Historic Johnson Cemetery Memorial Park →
  3800 Federal St, Camden
  11:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg →
  Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, 58 N. Broad Street in Woodbury,
  7:00 pm
• An Evening of the World's Best Short Films →
  Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• When British General Charles Cornwallis Occupied Gloucester County →
  Woodbury Friends Meetinghouse at 124 North Broad Street in Woodbury,
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Four Quarters FREE Family Trunk or Treat 2026 →
  705 US-130, Cinnaminson
  3:00 pm
Sunday December 13
• 1st Annual Labor Of Love Gala →
  The Eden Garden Banquet Hall, 1444 NJ-73, Pennsauken
  5:00 pm
• 1st Annual Labor of Love Gala →
  The Eden Garden Banquet Hall, 1444 NJ-73, Pennsauken
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Creative Writing Group →
  Library Community Room, Collingswood
Friday October 16
• The Fab Four @ Scottish Rite Auditorium →
  Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Rascals @ Scottish Rite Auditorium →
  Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• TV Giveaway and FREE Family Trunk or Treat 2026 →
  705 US-130, Cinnaminson
  3:00 pm
• Saddler's Woods Enchanted Pumpkin Walk Fundraiser...with Goats! →
  Saddler's Woods Conservation Association, 250 MacArthur Blvd, Haddon Township
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T3296) in Collingswood. Apply here.
• Krispy Kreme posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member in Collingswood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Collingswood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Camden

• LeBron James Makes Special Request to Philly Fans as Savannah James Is Torn Over Personal Decision (newsbreak.com)
• No. 17 Camden football downs Kingsway behind RB's four touchdowns (nj.com)
• Camden County Released Inmates (blogspot.com)

Haddonfield

• Field Hockey: Results, recaps and photos for Saturday, Oct. 10 (nj.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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