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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

‘Out of control’: Committee discusses vandalism in park bathrooms

At an otherwise uneventful Mullica Hill committee meeting on Oct. 3, a major topic was what to do about cases of vandalism happening in the bathrooms at Ella Harris Park.…

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That time again: Leaf collection begins on Halloween

Leaf collection in the township will begin on Monday, Oct. 31, and continue through the end of the year. “Our fall leaf-season pickup is a service that we offer every…

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Tennis to pickleball: Mullica Hill courts give way to growing sport

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission is offering open play pickleball and clinics for residents of Mullica Hill, taking advantage of the sport’s growing popularity. Pickleball is similar to tennis but…

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‘It’s just unreal’: Township copes with bus overcrowding, lateness

Since the beginning of the year, the township school district and community have grappled with transportation problems that are causing bus overcrowding, lateness and unhappiness among parents. Issues include buses…

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Military history on display at flea market

To help out with the day-to-day operations, American Legion Post 452 in Mullica Hill will host a military flea market on Saturday. The outdoor flea market, which will coincide with…

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“A really fun event”

For the second time this year, Total Turf sports complex will host its senior expo next Wednesday to give the township’s senior citizens a chance to learn about some of…

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Library lecture series focuses on nutrition

The township library will host its initial session of the Wellness Lecture Series focusing on nutrition on Oct. 13.  The main speaker for the free event will be Rowan University…

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‘Room for everyone’: Cub Scout Pack 45 seeks new members

The township’s Cub Scout Pack 45 is looking for a few good men – and girls. The group is recruiting kids from kindergarten through fifth grade for what it describes…

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‘Something that needs to be addressed’

Late school buses and a driver shortage were hot topics at the township board of education’s meeting earlier this month. “We’ve raised the starting wages with bus drivers, and we…

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Post party

American Legion Post 452 will host an outdoor concert fundraiser at its outdoor venue on Main Street in Mullica Hill on Oct. 22. “We have an outdoor stage facing the back…

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