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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Partnership benefits parents who want kids to learn swimming

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission has partnered for a decade with Kennedy Fitness and Wellness in Mullica Hill to help kids learn to swim and host seasonal aquatic programs in…

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Student sessions offer look at Deptford library’s resources

In order to bring more kids into the Deptford library, its staffers visit the township middle school on the first Tuesday of each month to showcase the many resources available…

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Mantua to undergo county property tax reassessment

For the first time in 11 years, Mantua Township will undergo a property tax assessment by the county that is concerning residents. “Our town was slated to be assessed by…

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December board meeting is superintendent’s last

The Deptford Township board of education’s Dec. 13 meeting was bittersweet for School Superintendent Arthur Dietz: It was his last as head of the district. The news of Dietz’s retirement…

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‘Maya Angelou of Iraq to speak at library

The Mullica Hill Library will have a special guest speaker on Jan. 4, when Faleeha Hassan will discuss her memoir, “War and Me.” The book – recently chosen as a…

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Clearview bond referendum takes its next steps

After its majority approval, the 2022 Clearview bond referendum will begin implementation of projects, a few of which have already gone out to bid. Among them is a voice-activated fire…

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Warehouse project opponents let their voices be heard

The Harrison Township Joint Land Use (JLU) Board meeting on Dec. 1 came to a sudden end after a much larger-than-anticipated crowd showed up to protest the Russo Development warehousing…

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‘Good-natured family fun’

Deptford’s holiday season had a happy start on Dec. 2 as hundreds came together at the township recreation center for the community’s annual tree- lighting ceremony. “We have a lot…

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Winter festival called a holiday success

Thousands showed up at Chestnut Branch Park in Mantua on Dec. 1 to celebrate the arrival of the holiday at the township’s annual winter festival. “We get everybody together (every…

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A holiday for seniors

The Parks and Recreation department will attempt to lift the spirits of senior citizens with a Winter Wonderland at the Deptford Community Center on Dec. 15. While similar in tone…

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