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MACKENZIE FITCHETT

Articles by MACKENZIE FITCHETT

SRO to participate in Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

Radix Elementary School Student Resource Officer James Sharp took the Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 14 to help raise money for the Special Olympics. “When I was working at the…

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A season of K-9 giving

The Washington Township Police Department has received more than $20,000 for its K-9 unit,  collected during the holiday’s first K-9 season of giving. The K-9 unit is home to five…

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Toy drive creates long-standing memories and traditions

The township high school’s junior and senior class councils hosted their 24th annual Township Toys: 24 at the Core All-Night Toy Drive earlier this month. The annual drive has been…

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New pollinator garden brings the community together

The township community came together last month to create a pollinator garden at Washington Lake Park as part of a new Rotary Club initiative, Operation Pollination.  “This was a chance…

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School district continues search for new superintendent

The township school district has been in the market for a new superintendent since Joseph Bollendorf retired in June of 2021 after more than 20 years in the role. “Once…

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Dream Come True event helps five local families in need

The township’s Public School Teacher Association, Support Staff Association and Education Association jointly hosted the 10th annual Dreams Come True Halloween party at the end of October at Scarpinato’s.  This…

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County women’s club celebrates season of giving

The Gloucester County Women’s Club is making the holiday season brighter this year by adopting three local families in need, collecting food for local pantries and hosting a holiday party…

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Community Affairs rings in the holiday season

The Monroe Township Department of Community Affairs has planned seasonal events  throughout the month, starting with a holiday lights contest that will begin on Dec. 15. “The contest gives the…

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Library hosts friendly puzzle competition

As staff at the Free Public Library of Monroe Township worked from home during COVID, they participated in webinars to come up with ideas on how to make the library…

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‘Living the faith’

St. Mary’s School held its second annual day of service on Nov. 17, during the national observance of Discover Catholic Schools Week. Classes ceased from 9 to 10 a.m. so…

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