Booster Clinic + Sports News: Collingswood Daily

Morning, Collingswood! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. Here's what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Variable clouds; breezy, mild. High: 60 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Collingswood today:

1. Returning All-Colonial Conference boys basketball players, 2021-22 (nj.com)
2. Coronavirus Cases Up Slightly Recently In Camden County: CDC (Collingswood Patch)
3. NJ COVID updates: Hundreds turnout for coronavirus vaccine booster clinic at Collingswood High School (WPVI-TV)
4. William P. "Bill" Hudson, Jr. Obituary (The Intelligencer)
5. Collingswood Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week (Collingswood Patch)
6. Collingswood Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Collingswood Patch)
7. Field Hockey: Colonial Conference season in review, 2021 (nj.com)
8. George A. Carney Obituary (Cherry Hill Courier Post)

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Today in Collingswood:

• BOE Work Session in the Paul F. Gilligan Media III Center HTHS (6:00 PM)
• BOE Regular Meeting in the Paul F. Gilligan III Media Center HTHS (6:30 PM)
• Board of Education Meeting - Haddon Township High School (7:00 PM)
• HTHS Performing Arts Winter Concert - Haddon Township High School (7:30 PM)
• Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. Arthur P. Schalick (Away) (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Collingswood Police Department: "As of Monday, December 13, 2021, all Collingswood Police Department Officers will be equipped with body-worn cameras. The use of this important tool is governed by a policy that was developed based on guidance from the New Jersey Attorne..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "News from the Collingswood Police Department: This week all officers will be equipped with body-worn cameras. The use of this important tool is governed by a policy that was developed based on guidance from the New Jersey Attorney Genera..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Public Library: "Due to members of our staff testing positive for the COVID-19 virus, Collingswood Public Library will be closed until further notice. Throughout the pandemic, the library staff have adhered closely to CDC guidelines, including masking, d..." (Facebook)
• NJ Pen: "In Tuesday's special school elections, turnout was low and the results were mixed. Voters in the Audubon Public School District signed off on a $27M facilities improvement bond, while voters in the Pennsauken School District denied both ..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Even more Collingswood holiday cheer coming straight from our elementary school kids! Get some daytime shopping and dining in and catch these talented kids at the Zane School clock at Haddon and Irving for performances. Cuteness included..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Schools Theater Department: "A huge shout out to the good people over at Songbird Karaoke for hosting our HONK! JR cast party this afternoon! Our cast had so much fun singing and being together one final time. Their space is AWESOME - go check it out! #collsedu #col..." (Facebook)
• Say It With Clay: "Our adult wheel throwing class has 2 spots left for 12/21✨Classes run in 6-week sessions and include supplies. All abilities welcome, no experience needed. More info in the comments👇" (Facebook)
• Collingswood Public Library: "It's December, so the library staff is thinking back through all the books and DVDs they've read, listened to, or watched this year and choosing their favorites. ⁠ Julie's pick is Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.⁠ "Crying in H Mart i..." (Facebook)
• The Gravity Vault Voorhees: "Join us every Wednesday for Student day! Discount day passes all day! *for those 21+ valid student id required* Also keep in mind we have part of the bouldering wall closed due to the upcoming comp! Try our ropes and ask about our be..." (Instagram)
• ExtraordinaryED: "Not to panic you but, there are only 10 more days left for Christmas shopping! So remember - our extended hours are on Friday and Saturday this week. We'll be here until 8:30 those nights. We close at 6 PM the rest of the week. #Shopping..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Public Library: "Due to staff illness, tonight's book club will meet on Zoom. The Collingswood Reads Book Club will discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid at 7PM. For more information and the Zoom Link go to https://www.collings..." (Facebook)
• Genesis Counseling Centers: "Did you know you are in control of your reactions? Sometimes the Best reaction to negative people is often no reaction. Genesis Counselors are here for you." (Facebook)
• Lindsay, Neighbor: "Is there anyone who is getting rid of a few things. A couch, dining table for 4 and possibly a twin bunk bed? My family and I are moving there Saturday January 29, 2022 with nothing so I am trying to piece some resembelance of a home we ..." (Patch)

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— Anthony Bellano