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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Lights on Main preparation underway

Preparation for Saturday’s holiday Lights on Main was a major focus of the township committee meeting earlier this month, as thousands of people are expected to attend. “The recreation commission…

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Newly promoted officers settle into new roles

Two newly promoted township police officers were sworn in by Mayor Pete Scirrotto at an Oct. 17 committee meeting as their families looked on. Cpl. Salvatore Oldrani and Sgt. Jason…

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Traffic Advisory for Nov. 26

Traffic Advisory: On Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, Main Street from Bridgeton Pike (Rt. 77) to Swedesboro Road/Stephen Sweeney Way will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 4 p.m. until…

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Come on in: Township hosts historic house tour

The township will celebrate its history on Dec. 10 with four hours of holiday-themed house tours beginning at 3 p.m. Businesses will host open houses as well as live music…

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Does Deptford have talent?

For the first time since COVID, the township high school will host Deptford Has Talent on Dec. 2 in its auditorium. The event was put together by the two advisors…

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Training future Cub Scout leaders in South Jersey

Leaders of the township’s Cub Scouts will attend leadership training at the Mantua Masonic Lodge on Dec. 10 that will feature other Scout leaders throughout South Jersey. “This event is…

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Lights on Main again ushers in Harrison holiday season

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission will host Lights on Main on Saturday Nov. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Main Street will be closed on the day of the event from…

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Spaghetti dinner benefits Union Fire Company

The Union Fire Company at the Blackwood Terrace Firehouse – part of the township fire department – offered spaghetti dinners on Nov. 5 to benefit its own operation. “The spaghetti…

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Book club gives readers chance to discuss titles

The township library is hosting its own monthly book club for readers to meet and discuss selected books. Its next meeting will take place at the library on Nov. 16,…

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Church’s holiday bazaar returns

To help fund both its own projects and charities, the Church of the Incarnation will host a free holiday bazaar on Nov. 19. “It’s a Christmas bazaar where people sell…

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