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MACKENZIE FITCHETT

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Sunflower art brings Washington Township community together

A group of 20 people from the Wedgewood Forest and Greens community in Washington Township  came together Aug. 11 for a socially distanced gathering to show off their sunflower creations.…

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Cecil Firehouse construction has finally begun

Updates to the Cecil Firehouse in Williamstown have been eight years in the making, with issues that have included leaks and insufficient quarters for firefighters. “We can be down there…

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Township high school holds in-person graduation ceremonies

Washington Township High School held two in-person graduation ceremonies on Aug 12, but though more than 100 students were anticipated for the events, only half attended.   “You chose to endure…

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Graduate earns associate’s degree and diploma at same time

  Tom Copsetta has had a busy two years. The Washington Township High School graduate finished with two diplomas in 2018: one for his high school graduation and another his…

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Monroe Township Board of Education announce new superintendent

The Monroe Township Board of Education held a meeting Aug. 3 to announce the selections of a school superintendent and a new board member  Dr. Susan Ficke was named superintendent,…

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Williamstown Community Garden is alive and thriving

  Williamstown Community Garden is halfway through its fourth growing season, has introduced a beehive, and is in the process of creating a labyrinth.  An open field behind the Monroe…

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Washington Township welcomes arts to the park

Painting the Town brings the arts to Washington Lake Park with the new sustainable outdoor gallery, “eARTh without ART is just eh,” opening on Aug 16. “Our concept is to…

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A hundred cars in birthday caravan surprise 78-year-old

Robert Greene of Washington Township was surprised by a 100-car caravan on July 27 to celebrate his 78th birthday.   “It was wonderful,” Greene said. “I was very surprised, and I…

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Monroe Township Council discusses the best way to protect children from predators

Protecting the welfare of children in Williamstown was the topic of discussion at the Monroe Township Council meeting on July 27, where officials talked about streamlining the Megan’s Law process…

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Local restaurants make safety a priority for outdoor diners

When COVID-19 caused restaurants across the state to close their doors in March, most of them resorted to delivery and takeout  orders to keep running.   Once Gov. Phil Murphy started…

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