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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Mantua Calendar from Oct. 2 to Oct. 9

Events are subject to change. Check in with the organizers on their website and social media for updates. Monday Sept. 30 to Friday Oct. 4: Hydrant Flushing. Thursday Oct. 3:…

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Deptford Calendar from Oct. 2 to Oct. 9

Events are subject to change. Check in with the organizers on their website and social media. Wednesday Oct. 2: Planning Board meeting at the Deptford Municipal Building at 6 p.m.…

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Residents voice concerns on Richwood warehouse proposal

A number of Mullica Hill residents have voiced concerns about a proposal to build 10 warehouses, a hotel and two housing developments in the Richwood community. The Richwood General Development…

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New police officer represents a Mantua first

The township recently welcomed a new, full-time police officer who has made local history: He is Mantua’s first, third-generation officer. Life-long resident Andrew “AJ” Glaser was sworn in during the…

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Parents raise issues with school bus transportation

A number of parents in the township school district raised concerns about bus transportation and communication during the board of education meeting on Sept. 17, while also acknowledging the situation…

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Willowbrook Farms hit with vehicle thefts

Residents of the Willowbrook Farms neighborhood in Harrison Township are on alert after a series of vehicle thefts that began in July. According to township Police Chief Ronald Cundey, there…

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Walkers take strides against breast cancer

Chestnut Branch Park in Mantua will be the setting for the first Gloucester County Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

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Deptford fire department wins big at state convention

The Deptford fire department won several awards at the annual New Jersey Fireman’s annual convention in Wildwood on Sept. 14, including – most notably – the President’s Cup for best…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2

Events are subject to change. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday Sept. 25: Meet the Author Laura Grodstein at the Mullica Hill…

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Mantua Calendar from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2

Events are subject to change. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday Sept. 26: Veterans Commission Meeting at the Mantua Municipal Building at…

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