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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Mantua hosts Convenience Center Dropoff for household trash disposal

The Mantua public works department will collect certain household trash items at its garage every Saturday for the rest of the summer, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Convenience…

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Hundreds flock to Deptford’s National Night Out

Deptford Township hosted its annual National Night Out on Aug. 1 at the Deptford recreation center, where hundreds of residents gathered ahead of the 6 p.m. start time. A national…

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Deptford BOE holds special meeting to discuss personnel changes and more

The Deptford board of education held a special and unscheduled meeting on Aug. 1 to discuss and consider major personnel changes and approve building projects. The personnel section of the…

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Shelters partner with Earthwise Pet for adoption event

Several area animal shelters are partnering with Earthwise Mantua in the township for the Clear the Shelter pet adoption rescue event on Sunday, Aug. 27, from noon to 4 p.m.…

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Mullica Hill library’s kindergarten readiness program gets kids ready for school

As a way to help prepare children ages 4 to 5 to enter kindergarten, the Mullica Hill library will host a three-week readiness program from 1 to 2 p.m. on…

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Hogs and Heroes to host meet and greet at American Legion

The Hogs and Heroes Foundation will return to American Legion Post 452 on Wednesday, Aug. 16, for its Bike Night Meet and Greet. The event is open to anyone –…

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Recreation commission’s Monte Carlo Night a thank you to seniors

Intended as a thank you to the community’s seniors for their work, the Harrison Township Recreation Commission will host Monte Carlo Night at Ewan Fire House on Thursday, Sept. 28.…

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Harrison Township Recreation presents bus trips for active adults program

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission is hosting a series of bus trips in the fall and winter for active adults 55 and up in its programs. The trips, in order…

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Residents start petition to change ordinance on chickens

A group of Mantua residents wants to petition the township committee to make its ordinance on chickens less restrictive for current bird owners. A petition has been started by resident…

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Handicapped-accessible tables added to Chestnut Branch Park

Chestnut Branch Park has four new handicapped-accessible picnic tables that opened to the public on July 20. The wooden tables were added near the park’s playground. Each has a small…

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