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 "city": "Collingswood",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-collingswood.com/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Collingswood proposes banning AI computer nodes and updating EVSE fees",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will introduce ordinances regarding recreation codes, EVSE fees, and the prohibition of AI computer nodes. The body will also consider a grant application for Dwight Avenue improvements and the 2026 Business Improvement District Budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/7-15-2026%20Work%20Session%20Agenda.pdf",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Borough approves $10.5 M shared service agreement for new athletic fields",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners met on June 17, 2026 to adopt several resolutions. They rescinded a prior $494,445 engineering service agreement for the Hillcrest Water Treatment Plant upgrades. They approved a shared‑service agreement with the Collingswood Board of Education to design and construct new athletic fields, committing up to $10,500,000 of previously bonded funds. Additional actions included appointing Andrea Wyatt as special counsel and authorizing payment of bills presented by the Treasurer.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves $494,445 engineering contract for Hillcrest Water Plant upgrades",
   "summary": "The Collingswood Borough Commission will adopt Ordinance 1835 to revise the municipal inspection fee schedule. It will also approve several grant applications, advertise bids for the Harrison Avenue Sewer Project, appoint a new municipal court administrator, and authorize a $494,445 contract with Remington & Vernick Engineers for Hillcrest Water Treatment Plant upgrades.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/6-1-2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Collingswood Commission to award contracts for Linden Ave and water plant upgrades",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding contracts for infrastructure improvements and a water treatment plant. The body will also discuss the 2027 Dog Census and Knight Park. Other actions include opening a bank account and approving a shared service agreement with Camden County.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/5-18-2026%20Work%20Session%20Agenda%20(002).pdf",
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   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will hold public hearing to adopt the 2026 municipal budget",
   "summary": "The Collingswood Borough Commission will hear public comments and vote on the 2026 municipal budget. Several ordinances will receive second readings, including updates to tree replacement fees, outdoor dining regulations, and massage establishment permits. The meeting will also consider contract actions such as a change order for the Cuthbert Blvd water main relocation and awarding an HVAC contract for the senior center. Additionally, $79,145.70 will be re‑appropriated to fund roadway improvements across the borough.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/docs/5-4-2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Commissioners introduce Ordinance 1834 to permit massage establishments",
   "summary": "The Collingswood Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions, including introducing Ordinance 1834 that adds massage and body‑work establishments as a permitted use in the Central Business District and Professional Office District. The board will refer the proposed ordinance to the Planning Board for a consistency review, adopt a resolution banning ICE from borough‑owned property, and approve contracts and grant applications for specific properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/4-23-2026%20Work%20Session%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Re-appropriating $79,145.70 to fund borough roadway improvements",
   "summary": "The Collingswood Borough Commission will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 1830 to amend recreation program fees, and first readings of Ordinances 1831, 1832 and 1833 to re‑appropriate $79,145.70 for roadway improvements, update tree replacement fees, and establish outdoor‑dining regulations. The meeting also includes resolutions to appoint an electrical inspector, accept a maintenance bond for the Lincoin Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, and award contracts for the Richey Avenue Sewer Repair Project and other services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/4-13-2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/3-18-2026%20Working%20Session%20Minutes.pdf",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Collingswood Commission to consider recreation fee changes and water plant contract",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss municipal processes and a town forum. Formal actions include introducing an ordinance to amend recreation fees and awarding contracts for sewer and water plant projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/3-18-2026%20Work%20Session%20Agenda.pdf",
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   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Borough awards $11.2M water‑treatment plant upgrade contract to MBE Mark III",
   "summary": "The Collingswood Board of Commissioners will adopt Ordinance 1830 to update recreation program fees. They will appoint George Schroeder as a Class 2 member of the Planning Board and approve an emergency $65,000 sewer‑pipe repair contract on South Park Drive. The Board will also award an $11,207,000 contract to MBE Mark III Electric Inc. for upgrades to the Comly Avenue Water Treatment Plant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/docs/3-18-2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Collingswood to consider updated affordable housing regulations",
   "summary": "The Borough Commission will hold a second reading of Ordinance 1829 to repeal and replace Chapter 85 of the Borough Code regarding affordable housing. The meeting includes discussions on codifying the Housing Element Fair Share Plan and adopting an Affirmative Marketing Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/3-11-2026%20Special%20Commission%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/02-26-2026%20Special%20Budget%20Meeting%20.pdf",
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://collingswood.com/2-18-2026%20Working%20Session%20Collingswood_Working_Session%20DRAFT%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "First reading of Ordinance 1829 to amend Affordable Housing code",
   "summary": "The Collingswood Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and take initial action on several items. Items include the first reading of Ordinance 1829 to amend Chapter 85 Affordable Housing, authorizing a contract with Farnsworth‑Semptimpheuter, LLC for ambulance billing services, and authorizing the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for a fire and EMS feasibility study. The session also adopts the 2026 schedule of working sessions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/2-18-2026%20Work%20Session%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Collingswood considers budget limit increase and new residential sports court rules",
   "summary": "The Borough Commission will hold a public hearing on exceeding municipal budget appropriation limits. The body is also reviewing a tax abatement for a convenience store and new regulations for residential sports courts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/2-2-2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/2-2-2026%20Commission%20Meeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/1-28-2026%20Working%20Session%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Collingswood commissioners discuss affordable housing and committee updates",
   "summary": "The Collingswood Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss agenda items and future scheduling. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session focused on property acquisition strategies for affordable housing obligations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/1-28-2026%20Work%20Session%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/1-5-2026%20Commission%20Meeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves police promotions and 2026 budget plans",
   "summary": "The Collingswood Commission approved police promotions, reappointments for key municipal roles, and resolutions for the 2026 budget and cash management. The meeting also included first readings for an ordinance regarding budget limits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/1-5-2026%20Updated%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission",
   "headline": "Collingswood Commission to vote on police promotions and 2026 professional contracts",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider several police department appointments, including a new Deputy Chief and Captain. The meeting also covers the first reading of three ordinances and the authorization of numerous professional service contracts for 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://collingswood.com/document_center/Commissioner/Agendas%20&%20Minutes/1-5-2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://collingswood.com/government/meetings_boards_and_forums/index.php"
  }
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