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MACKENZIE FITCHETT

Articles by MACKENZIE FITCHETT

South Jersey counties come together in sustainability efforts

  Teams across three counties have come together to help each other and their communities live a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle. “The Tri-County Sustainability (TCS) started a couple…

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Board of education addresses new school schedule

The Washington Township Board of Education was bombarded during the public comment section of its Feb. 23 meeting by parents who begged members to let students return to school. After…

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Monroe Township schools consider reopening Phase 2

Monroe Township Public School Superintendent Dr. Susan Ficke  announced at a Feb. 18 board of education meeting that the district will proceed to Phase 2 of its reopening plan this…

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Washington Township student self-publishes children’s book

A junior at Washington Township High School has used an English narrative assignment to complete a self-published story called “The Magical Woods.” “I always loved to write and I was…

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Food Bank of South Jersey comes to Washington Township

The Washington Township Public School District has partnered with the Food Bank of South Jersey to bring free meals to those in need every third Wednesday, starting on March 17.…

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Williamstown ballet group prepares for postponed show

The Williamstown Ballet Theatre has rescheduled its production of “Down the Rabbit Hole,” after COVID-19 caused the show to be canceled two weeks before its original performance date.  “We started…

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Renovations and construction underway for township firehouses

The $9 million bond project for the Washington Township firehouses is underway, with construction of a temporary structure at the Johnson Road  fire station and that facility’s demolition expected to…

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Mr. Washington Township moves to internet this year

After a COVID-19 cancelation last year, the annual Mr. Washington Township competition will take place in April with a mix of virtual and live  action performances. “We are continuing it…

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Middle school nurse volunteers to administer vaccine

  Williamstown Middle School nurse Maria Loos not only stepped up to an important role in the district during COVID-19, she now volunteers her time to administer vaccines at the…

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Helping Hands Hoagie Sale saved by local bakery

The Washington Township High School Helping Hands Hoagie sale has been saved this year by Liscio’s Italian Bakery and school Superintendent Joseph Bollendorf.  “We really thought nothing was happening,” said…

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