Collingswood Mayor Jim Maley discusses a local redevelopment project in June 2024. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Collingswood to ‘Pause’ Water Tower Redevelopment Project
Mayor Jim Maley said ‘the numbers don’t work’ on the current proposal for the 1.8-acre parcel. The project would have added 155 residential units and structured parking to an area formerly occupied by the Collingswood Police and Public Works buildings. No alternative plans for the site have been discussed yet.
Stream our moderated panel discussion among seven candidates for the 2025 Collingswood borough commission elections ahead of the May 13 vote, organized in partnership with The Retrospect.
For two-and-a-half hours Wednesday, residents heard from borough commissioners about the limits of what their tax dollars can achieve under budget caps, the local revenue impact of PILOTs, and the increasing challenges of funding both schools and government with limited state financial aid.