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High-school elevator bids rejected over cost
The township board of education has rejected three proposals for elevators at Cherry Hill East and West because the cost of the project “substantially exceeds” the district’s budget. The board put out to bid last summer two projects that included…
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Camden County activates Emergency Operations Center
The Camden County Office of Emergency Management activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to Sunday’s severe winter storm. “The EOC functions as our nerve center throughout the storm, and it will be where we will allocate assets wherever…
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Measure expands STEM teacher numbers
As he prepared to leave office on Jan. 20, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a measure that will expand the number of teachers who can instruct Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) classes at schools that are not publicly funded. Eligible…
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Camden County prepared for severe winter storm
As a heavy winter storm is forecasted to impact South Jersey beginning Sunday, Jan. 25 into Monday, Jan. 26, the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Department of Public Works are prepared to handle any and all…
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County program clears snow for seniors
As forecasts call for more cold so far this winter, the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the county Department of Public Safety are reminding residents about a program designed to assist eligible seniors with snow shoveling. “The board of…
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State has new e-bike safety rules
New Jersey has implemented new statewide e-bike safety regulations – some of the strictest in the nation – following a rise in serious and fatal crashes. E-bike riders must have: • A valid driver’s license (17 and older) or a…