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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

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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Teens compete in lawn games at Mullica Hill Library’s Teen Lawn Olympics

The Mullica Hill Library will host its first Teen Lawn Olympics on Friday July 28, when participants from ages 13 to 18 will compete against each other in a variety…

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Construction on Mantua Boulevard may hinder traffic

Construction on Mantua Boulevard to fix storm sewer pipes that sit underneath the road will result in delays, lane closures and minor detours until at least Friday. Work began earlier…

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Ordinance concerning stormwater and impervious coverage passes at committee meeting

The Harrison Township Committee passed a new ordinance at its work session meeting earlier this month that centers on stormwater regulations and sets the impervious coverage percentage of a property…

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Deptford rec department clinics teach kids to play pickleball

The Deptford Parks and Recreation department is currently hosting pickleball clinics for kids in Deptford Memorial Park – also known as Fasola Park – that began on June 29. This…

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Senior Art Show showcased for summer at RCSJ of Gloucester County

Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) is hosting the county’s Senior Citizen Art Show this summer at its county campus. The free exhibit opened July 3 at the campus’ Dr.…

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Harrison Pride banner flags vandalized in Mullica Hill

Vandals slashed the word “Pride” out of four LGBTQ rainbow flags at Mullica Hill Pond in Harrison Township sometime between June 24 and 25, according to police, who are seeking…

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