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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Residents challenge board’s district terminations

A number of residents at the Deptford board of education meeting on May 21 took issue with the termination of a special education teacher and two school bus drivers. The…

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Harrison Township favors law to overhaul parts of OPRA

The Harrison Township committee voiced its support at a May 20 meeting for a new law that will overhaul parts of the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). The measure…

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Proposed 2024 budget avoids property tax hike

Mantua Township’s oroposed 2024 municipal budget avoids a property tax increase, Mayor Robert Zimmerman announced at a May 13 committee meeting. The budget was first introduced through a township resolution.…

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Council ordinance requires liability insurance for businesses

Deptford council introduced a new ordinance at its May 20 meting that will require businesses in the municipality to have liability insurance. Council sent out letters to the more than…

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Clearview varsity baseball honors its seniors

Clearview Regional High School held its annual senior night ceremony on May 16 before the Pioneers’ baseball game against the Northern Burlington High School Grey Hounds, recognizing eight players for…

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Learn monogram embroidery at the library

The Mullica Hill library’s Maker Studio features a free monogram embroidery program every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Guets can make use of the library’s sewing machines to create…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from May 29 to June 5

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday May 30: 55 Plus Strength Training Class at American Legion Post…

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Mantua Calendar from May 29 to June 5

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Saturday June 1: Convenience Center Drop Off at the Public Works Garage…

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Deptford Calendar from May 29 to June 5

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Monday June 3: Senior Luncheon at Auletto Caterers at noon. Tuesday June…

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Pleasant Valley students make finals of state STEAM Tank Challenge

A team of four fifth grade students from Pleasant Valley Elementary School (PVS), whose parents wished to not have them named, have managed to reach the finals of the New…

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