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Commissioners Debate Sparks Discussions: Week in Review

Taxes? Municipal Mergers? Lots to talk about after the Monday candidate forum in this week's top stories. Plus: a car accident on Haddon Ave sends a woman to the hospital.

Despite spending cuts, Collingswood households will face about a $50 tax increase, on average, in the 2013 municipal budget.

Transcript: Live Chat of the Collingswood Commissioner Debate

Want to review a recap of the commissioner debate? There's even a link within for streaming video.

Ahead of the May 14 election, a two-hour debate revealed the different ideas Collingswood's commissioner candidates have for running the borough.

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Should Collingswood Merge with Another Town?

The Collingswood commissioner candidates tackled that question at the April 30 debate. Read their answers and give us your take.

Haddon Ave. Car Accident Sends Driver to Hospital

Collingswood police say the 27-year-old woman may have had a seizure behind the wheel.

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Sometimes when nature calls, it's more prudent to hold it—especially if you're (allegedly) holding.

New Fountains to Tackle Newton Lake Green Film

Water stagnation, and the unsightly algae growth that followed, prompted the Camden County Parks Department to install the five aerators as part of a $120,000 project in Collingswood and Haddon Township.

Collingswood Awarded $200K to Repair Comly Ave.

The borough was one of 24 towns in Camden County to benefit from a state aid package.

Collingswood Chooses 2013 Town Book

'The End of Your Life Book Club' author Will Schwalbe will be on hand during the 2013 book festival this October.

Top 10 Most-Read Stories on Collingswood Patch in April

Readers clicked on these 10 stories the most in April—did you read them all?

Broad Street Run Bans Backpacks for 2013 Race

Runners are being encouraged to bring as little as possible with them this year.

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