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MACKENZIE FITCHETT

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Williamstown Year in Review Part 4

People in the news  Before COVID-19 hit, Juniper Village resident Mary Borza was able to celebrate her milestone birthday surrounded by loved ones. But she celebrated a virtual 100th birthday on…

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Williamstown Year in Review Part 3

Education news Disagreements among Monroe Township school board members at their March 11 meeting resulted in the tabling of a new budget and a lingering uncertainty. Board President Frederick Powell…

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Washington Township Year in Review Part 3

Sports in the news  In January, the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame, which has inducted nearly 500 local residents to date, celebrated its 40th year in the community. Thomas…

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Williamstown Year in Review Part 2

Municipal news    The Monroe Township council met last in February to provide reports and vote on plans to further the community’s well-being. The most noteworthy plan was for a…

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Washington Township Year in Review Part 2

Municipal news  The first project of 2020 included a bond to replace the outdated Washington Township firehouse. The township fire district held an election in February for a nearly $10…

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Williamstown’s 2020 in review Part 1

The year 2020 was full of surprises, good and bad. In Williamstown, this year taught the community how to come together in new ways, brought talents and acts of kindness…

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Washington Township Year in Review Part 1

The year 2020 was a whirlwind for communities across the country. Despite all of the negatives it brought, from school closures, social isolation from loved ones and canceled events, there…

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Williamstown mayor has eye on redevelopment in new year

  Williamstown had many struggles in 2020 due to COVID-19, but the town also spent the year coming up with creative solutions to new problems. After a hard year, Williamstown…

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Washington Township mayor looks ahead to a better year

  Although 2020 was a tough year, Washington Township was able to find new and creative ways to bring in business, connect with residents and start on new projects.  As…

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Cocoa stand brings cheer in ‘different’ way this year

Jordan Slippi-Mensah hosted his Kids in Need Hot Cocoa stand on Nov 28 for the third consecutive year and was surprised by the support he received despite COVID-19. “I know…

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