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Township Seeks New Police Officers
Applications accepted until Aug. 7.

Former Patch Staff
Lauren is a recent graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey where she received a BA in Communication Arts with a concentration in Journalism in January of 2012. During her college career she contributed to her school's newspaper and radio station, and interned at both local and national television news networks where she worked with top producers in producing news packages and shows.
Lauren decided to take her journalism experience to the emerging field of community journalism, and is excited to break into the real world and report on the communities surrounding her town. She currently lives in Rockaway, NJ, and enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and running and swimming.
Applications accepted until Aug. 7.

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