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MACKENZIE FITCHETT

Articles by MACKENZIE FITCHETT

Township fire department wants to recruit volunteers

The Washington Township Fire Department wants to recruit volunteer firefighters 14 and up.  “Anyone who is interested in the fire service is more than welcome to apply with our agency,”…

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Gloucester County provides drive-thru flu vaccines

Gloucester County wants its residents to get a flu shot, and this year, is making it easier to do so. The county has four locations for the vaccines, with three…

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Williamstown nonprofit celebrates 10 years of wishes

The Williamstown based nonprofit Bianca’s Kids will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Oct. 15 by granting wishes to a young boy in Connecticut who needs a bedroom makeover and a…

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BOE hears from parents concerned about school reopening

The Washington Township Board of Education held its first hybrid session Tuesday, with in-person public comment and some members attending  online. Many parents spoke about issues they have with the…

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Department maintains township fire education amid pandemic

During a typical year, the Washington Township Fire Department holds an open house and assemblies at schools across the district. With the COVID-19 pandemic making those trips to school impossible…

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Monroe police offer safe initiatives to reach the community

The Monroe Township Police Department is not letting COVID-19 keep it  from the annual initiatives the community looks forward to each year.  “With COVID-19, we started thinking outside the box…

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United Way helps Gloucester residents through pandemic

The United Way of Gloucester County usually prepares at this time of year to host its annual campaign kickoff at West Deptford’s Riverwinds Restaurant. But for 2020, the event has…

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Police baseball cards foster relationships with community

Washington Township police had to cancel numerous events because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so the department found a new way to interact with the community. About 50 officers, out of…

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Mayor’s Message: CARES Act and new businesses in Township

Mayor’s Message 9.24.2020 CARES ACT- Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security  Members of Council and I are pleased to announce that through the US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Joint Cooperative…

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Mayor’s Message: Voting info and National Night Out

  NATIONAL NIGHT OUT “The Monroe Township Police Department is planning to have a mobile National Night Out on Oct. 6. They are planning to be in various areas of…

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