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🌱 Newton community mourns the passing of Barbara A. Boyce

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  • Newton community mourns the passing of Barbara A. Boyce

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  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 45 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barbara A. Boyce (townshipjournal.com subscription) — Longtime Newton resident Barbara A. Boyce, a devoted mother and secretary for the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, has passed away at Newton Medical Center. Her family will commemorate her privately and invites memorial donations to Father John’s Animal House in Lafayette instead of flowers, honoring her love of animals and community.
   

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