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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

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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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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