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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Township partners with health-care provider for toy drive

To help less fortunate kids in the township, local officials have partnered with Acenda Integrated Health to begin a toy collection drive called The Spirit of the Holidays. The drive…

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FURever As Friends a confidence booster for kids

In order to give some much-needed confidence to kids who lack confidence in their reading skills, the township library offers the FURever as Friends reading program twice a month. “FURever…

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Harrison police donation drive will support its K-9 unit

The Harrison Township Police Department is holding a donation drive to support its young K-9 unit. Township families who donate $250 or more have the chance to be among five…

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Award recognizes township’s outreach to veterans

For the first time in its history, the township was presented with the We Value Our Veterans Award from Gov. Phil Murphy on Nov. 11. Mayor Paul Medany, Deputy Mayor…

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Township commission showcases local Mantua history

At what was once the Norris Street School, the Mantua Township Historical Commission Museum and Library houses artifacts – many of which were donated – that offer visitors glimpses of…

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Summit gives Girl Scouts insight into preparing for future

To help girls in grades 6 to 12 prepare for their futures in college and careers, the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey held a Scout leadership summit…

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Township tree lighting ushers in the holiday season

The township will welcome the holiday with its annual tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 2 outside of the Deptford Recreation Center, an evening designed for the whole family to be…

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Army veteran among speakers at township Veterans Day event

Military veterans of all ages were part of the township’s Veterans Day ceremony at police headquarters on Nov. 11. “I am truly honored and humbled to have this opportunity to…

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Township library offers book club for avid readers

The township library now offers a book club that meets once a month and will have its next session on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The club meets for about an hour;…

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STEAM Tank competition winners cited at board meeting

Winners of the New Jersey School Board Association (NJSBA) STEAM Tank competition were on hand at the township board of education meeting on Nov. 15. The competition – held in…

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