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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Fall festival draws hefty crowd

Deptford held its annual fall festival at Andaloro Farms on Oct. 7, drawing about 1,000 people for the six-hour event. The event featured a rural aesthetic and had attractions that…

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A celebration of Mullica Hill and its history

The Mullica Hill Fall Festival will be returning to Main Street on Saturday Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Oct. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

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School district looks to residents for strategic planning process

The Mantua Township School District is currently conducting a survey for employees, students, parent and other residents in order to gauge what their strategic planning process will be for the…

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Recreation Commission presents Halloween Boogie Walk

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission will be hosting the Halloween Boogie Walk on Saturday Oct. 19 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Ella Harris Park, with a rain date of…

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Mantua Calendar from Oct. 18 to Oct. 25

Events are subject to cancelation. Check in with organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday Oct. 19 – Fire District Meeting at Union Fire Station at 7…

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Deptford Calendar from Oct. 18 to Oct. 25

Events are subject to cancelation. Keep up with organizer’s website and social media pages for news and updates. Wednesday Oct. 18 – Lego Club at the Deptford Library at 4…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from Oct. 18 to Oct. 25

Events are subject to cancelation. Check in with organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday Oct. 19 – Joint Land Use Board Meeting at the Harrison Township…

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Running for the veterans

The Mantua VFW hosted the fifth annual Running with Vets 5K on Oct. 1, attracting about 100 runners. The route went from the township municipal building to Chestnut Branch Park…

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Schools pass NJQSAC review for 2022-’23

The school district has passed the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) for the second straight year, it was announced at the Deptford board of education meeting last week.…

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Williamson Lane speed limit lowered to 35mph

The Harrison Township Committee announced at its work session meeting on Oct. 2 that the speed limit on Willamson Lane will be reduced from 40 mph to 35, effective immediately.…

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