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Det. T.J. Varano promoted to sergeant, Arthur Knapp sworn in as Class II police officer
Det. T.J. Varano was promoted to sergeant and Arthur Knapp was sworn as Class II part time officer at the Berlin Borough Council meeting Wednesday night. Additionally, council announced the borough took a further step with the Simone Farm Open Space acquisition by authorizing an agreement with the Berlin Farmers Market and they are continuing to make improvements to Clementon Road.
John Doherty excited as Eastern Regional High School’s new head football coach
Doherty had great success when he coached at Paul VI High School from 2003–2015, and was Eastern’s defensive coordinator last season. Doherty replaces Daniel Boguszewski, who resigned in January. “My goal is without a doubt to make the playoffs,” he said. “Just like in life, you have to shoot higher in case you don’t land. You shoot for the moon; you might land on the stars. I think we have the ability. It’s not going to come easy, but it’s definitely a goal that’s achievable.”
Investigation leads to arrest of male for narcotics and weapon offenses
Detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Suburban Narcotics Task Force and Berlin Borough completed an extensive investigation that led to the arrest of Richard Bryant of Berlin. He was taken into custody without incident and processed at Berlin Borough Police Department.
