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MACKENZIE FITCHETT

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Gloucester County Women’s Club gives back to community

Washington Township Public Schools have received more than 70 backpacks and lunchboxes from the Gloucester County Women’s Club to help start off the school year right.  The club purchases the…

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Community outreach is a priority for new police chief

David Dailey is of the “if isn’t broken, don’t fix it” mentality. The new chief of police for Monroe Township said both the community and department are in strong shape,…

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Washington Township offers new programs to address addiction

Washington Township recently launched two programs to help residents of the community who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction Both programs started in August and offer help through My Friends…

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Gloucester County hosts annual job fair

On Thursday, Sept. 17 the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders will sponsor their annual Disability Employment Job Fair and Resource Event from 9 a.m. to noon at Rowan College…

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Township creates safe space for visual, performing arts

The COVID-19 pandemic caused students to miss out on their visual and performing arts classes, but teachers in Washington Township spent the summer creating a safe way to get students…

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Community gathers to remember loved ones lost to addiction

Family and friends of individuals who lost their battle with drug addiction gathered at the township’s James G. Atkinson Park on Aug 27 for the 5th annual Overdose Awareness Vigil.…

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Monroe council welcomes new police chief at promotion ceremony

Monroe Township welcomed a new police chief and deputy chief at its promotion ceremony before a scheduled council meeting on Aug. 24. Police Chief James V. DeHart III retired Aug…

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Washington Township plans new program for upcoming school year

The Washington Township Public School district has announced it will use  a new program called Schoology during the 2020-2021 school year to teach students in both a hybrid and remote…

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Thirty eight-year-old mother takes on a college degree

Washington Township resident Nadja Connor has decided to return to college at the age of 38. “Since I was 20 years out of school, I had no idea where to…

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Monroe board of ed decides how to deal with state aid reductions

The Monroe Township Board of Education once again discussed a school reopening plan at its meeting on Aug. 12, after another order from Gov. Phil Murphy regarding fall instruction.  Superintendent…

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