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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Fasola Park to be renamed Memorial Park

As part of the township’s plans to rebrand itself, Fasola Park is expected to be renamed Deptford Memorial Park in the near future. Council plans to make the official decision…

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Businesses and township hold crime prevention meeting to combat thefts

Deptford’s mayor and council hosted a crime prevention meeting on July 20 at the municipal building so government, law enforcement and businesses could discuss ways to combat thefts and other…

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Clearview Junior Wrestling to host Paint and Sip fundraiser

Clearview Junior Wrestling will host a Paint and Sip fundraiser on Thursday July 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at its Mantua building on Main Street, behind police headquarters. The…

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New district employees and promotions welcomed at Deptford BOE meeting

The Deptford board of education introduced attendees at its July 18 meeting to five school district employees – both promoted and new staffers – who will have different roles in…

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Portion of Delsea Drive to be renamed Officer Robert J. Shisler Memorial Highway

The New Jersey General Assembly has unanimously approved a bill that would rename the Deptford portion of Delsea Drive and Route 47 the Officer Robert J. Shisler Memorial Highway. Shisler…

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Mullica Hill residents start petition to save Ewan Lake

Mullica Hill residents are rallying to help save Ewan Lake and dam from being decommissioned and drained by the county in the near future, something they feel would cause more…

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Number of public property projects discussed at committee meeting

The public property standing committee provided a detailed report of its planned and in-progress projects at the Harrison Township committee meeting on July 17. The information was provided by Deputy…

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Gloucester County 4-H Fair to offer variety of attractions

The four-day Gloucester County 4-H fair returns this year to the county fairgrounds next Thursday through Sunday. Hours for the fair – expected to draw 20,000 visitors, according to the…

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Council presents awards to citizens and local business at meeting

Deptford council presented month of June prizes for both citizens and business of the month for contributions to the community, at its July 10 meeting. Two township residents – Robert…

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Clearview Junior Wrestling summer camp underway next week

Clearview Junior Wrestling’s summer camp will return with four days of activity   from Monday to Thursday next week at the wrestling building in Mantua, behind police headquarters. Sessions will…

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