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PATRICK MCDAID

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Gloucester Township Schools end mask mandate

Gloucester Township Board of Education held a regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 28, with the announcement of ending the mask mandate in all township schools, being the biggest takeaway.   …

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Berlin Community school sees brighter days ahead

Following the updated CDC guidelines and direction from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, the Berlin Community School will end the mask mandate for students and staff. This change also allows…

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With Spellman’s retirement, Voorhees committee sees changes

  After two decades, longtime Voorhees Township Administrator Larry Spellman retired on Feb. 26. Self-described as Mayor Michael Mignogna’s “right hand man”, Spellman wore many hats for the township, often…

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Gloucester Township Schools end mask mandate

Gloucester Township Board of Education held a regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 28, with the announcement of ending the mask mandate in all township schools, being the biggest takeaway.   …

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School board VP steps down; superintendent search goes on

The Voorhees board of education held a regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 23 that was expected to reveal the name of a new school superintendent. Instead, Board Vice President Rachel…

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‘Smiles’ from seniors make stocking project worth the work

Vicky Olson and her Sonshine and Smiles service made Christmas stockings for seniors in Voorhees and Berlin nursing homes in December, an effort that will also be made at  Easter.  …

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County hosts first in-person town hall meeting of 2022

The Camden County board of Commissioners held a regularly scheduled town hall meeting on Feb. 23, the first in-person event hosted by the county since 2020.    Commissioner Director Lou…

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Local man receives county’s annual MLK Freedom Medal

The Camden County Board of Commissioners has for 21 years chosen individuals to receive the county Freedom Medal, an annual award that acknowledges civic leaders who reflect the principles of…

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Berlin Borough holds first regular council meeting of 2022

The Borough of Berlin Council met in person on Feb. 10, its first regular session of 2022.   The meeting had a brief agenda with an update on the McClellan…

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AWA shelter awaits opening of its new building

A new addition to the Voorhees Animal Welfare Association (AWA) facility is expected to be completed in time for a soft opening by the end of this month.   The…

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