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A house in Sewell that sold for $615,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Washington Township in the past week.

The area saw a total of 23 residential real estate sales during the past week, averaging $432,555. The average price per square foot was $197.

The prices in the list below include real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 6 even if the property may have been sold earlier.

10. $346K, detached house at 8 Michele Court

The single-family house at 8 Michele Court in Sewell has new owners. The price was $345,777. The house was built in 1987 and has a living area of 2,468 square feet. The price per square foot was $140. The deal was finalized on Sep. 23.

9. $360K, single-family residence at 506 Carol Ave.

A single-family house at 506 Carol Ave. in Blackwood, has been sold. The price was $360,000. The house was built in 1959 and has a living area of 1,488 square feet. The price per square foot was $242. The deal was finalized on Sep. 18.

8. $375K, single-family home at 110 Maple Leaf Circle

A sale has been finalized for a single-family residence at 110 Maple Leaf Circle in Sewell. The price was $375,000. The house was built in 2000 and the living area totals 1,528 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $245. The deal was finalized on Sep. 23.

7. $375K, single-family home at 145 Trellis Lane

A 1,372-square-foot single-family house at 145 Trellis Lane in Sewell has been sold. The price was $375,000, $273 per square foot. The house was built in 1998. The deal was finalized on Sep. 22.

6. $410K, detached house at 35 Forrest Drive

The property at 35 Forrest Drive in Blackwood has new owners. The price was $410,000. The detached house was built in 1965 and has a living area of 1,450 square feet. The price per square foot was $283. The deal was finalized on Sep. 25.

5. $440K, single-family house at 442 Egg Harbor Road

The sale of the single-family residence at 442 Egg Harbor Road in Blackwood has been finalized. The price was $440,000. It was built in 1985 and has a living area of 2,250 square feet. The price per square foot was $196. The deal was finalized on Sep. 25.

4. $463K, single-family home at 2 King William Court

A 2,199-square-foot single-family house at 2 King William Court in Sewell, has been sold. The total purchase price was $462,500, $210 per square foot. The house was built in 1980. The deal was finalized on Sep. 23.

3. $500K, single-family residence at 503 Jefferson Drive

The single-family home at 503 Jefferson Drive in Blackwood has new owners. The price was $500,000. The house was built in 1959 and has a living area of 2,234 square feet. The price per square foot was $224. The deal was finalized on Sep. 25.

2. $525K, detached house at 4 Autumn Court

The sale of the single-family home at 4 Autumn Court in Blackwood has been finalized. The price was $525,000. It was built in 1998 and has a living area of 2,072 square feet. The price per square foot was $253. The deal was finalized on Sep. 15.

1. $615K, single-family house at 2 Sugar Mill Court

A sale has been finalized for a single-family residence at 2 Sugar Mill Court in Sewell. The price was $615,000. The house was built in 1994 and the living area totals 2,338 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $263. The deal was finalized on Sep. 23.

The No. 7 Washington Township High School football team considers itself a championship football team.

On Friday night, in a thriller before a packed Homecoming crowd, the Minutemen produced two championship-caliber drives in the final six minutes to rally from 12 points down and beat No. 17 Kingsway, 39-36.

“You have to stay calm, cool and collected, focus and worry about the play ahead,” said Township senior quarterback Cole Aquino. “I’ve been in moments like these all my life. Being down two scores, just trusting all these guys is second nature to be honest.

“Just showing we have that grit to come back when we faced adversity. It was great.”

It’s a matchup that could be repeated sometime next month. Washington Township (8-0) is charging towards a No. 1 overall seed in South Jersey Group 5, but the Dragons (6-2) will be in the playoff mix.

Kingsway junior Cole DeNick - who finished with two touchdowns rushing, one receiving, a forced fumble and sack - hauled in a 49-yard TD pass from David Oravetz with 6:25 to play to put the Dragons up 36-24.

But Township showed some moxie, going 80 yards in six plays in just under two minutes. Colin Beeler capped the drive with a 4-yard run.

The Minutemen then forced a three-and-out, taking over on their own 35 with 3:20 to play. On third-and-6, senior Darion Joyner turned what looked to be a two-yard loss on a screen into a 5-yard gain.

Aquino ran for five yards on fourth-and-1, then slung another pass out to Jyair Moore, who cut back across the field for a go-ahead 51-yard TD with 1:27 to go.

Aquino switched the play from a run to a pass when he saw the way Moore was matched up on the outside. Once the ball was in Moore’s hands, the receiver did the rest.

“I just saw all the guys coming, just cut back and that was it,” said Moore. “I told Cole, throw me the ball and I’ll make a play. I promise. I’ve been working for this moment. That was probably the greatest play of my life.”

Moore suffered a torn ACL and LCL last September and just received clearance to return to action in June. He’s been slowly adding responsibilities but has been a productive player on both sides of the ball this season.

The 51-yard touchdown was the crowning moment of his comeback.

“I’m a big believer of the Jimmies and Joes, not the Xs and Os,” said Township coach Mike Schatzman. “It’s good to have really good players like D.J. and Jyair who are good with the ball in their hands.

“Jyair had a really bad ACL, Rothman said it was one of the worst surgeries they had the way the knee looked like. He was in the weight room every day, rehabbed three days a week and he was back in eight months. When you see a kid who has battled through adversity, it’s awesome.”

As entertaining and competitive as the game was, neither team was thrilled with its performance. There were five combined turnovers and a slew of penalties and Township fumbled the ball out of bounds at the 1 on the opening kickoff.

“I don’t think we played well, honestly,” admitted Schatzman.

Washington Township took a 17-7 lead in the first half when Paris Pratt hauled in a 34-yard TD pass in tight coverage.

But the Dragons took the lead into the break as Oravatez found Mason Bryan over the middle for a 23-yard TD pass and 21-17 halftime advantage with 7.5 seconds left in the second quarter. Bryan then extended the lead to 29-17 when he returned the opening kickoff of the second half 85 yards for a score.

The Minutemen spent the rest of the game playing catchup - and with 87 ticks on the clock, they finally passed the Dragons, then held on for the win.

It was the second close, late loss for the Dragons this season as they fell to Camden, 26-21, on a score in the final minute.

“We’re rotating some guys in because of injury and it caught up to us,” said Kinsgway coach Mark Hendricks. “Just trying to get lined up, and we didn’t do a great job finishing the game out. It was a sloppy game, it wasn’t our best effort and we have to do some things better at the end of the game to close a game out. We just didn’t get it done tonight.

“The Camden game was a little different because we turned it over. Tonight we needed to get lined up, we needed to get a couple first downs and we didn’t do either one. The takeaway here is we need to finish.”

The Minutemen finished on Friday, but it wouldn’t be surprising if the Dragons earned a second chance to show it is a championship team as well.

Editor's note: Results will be added as soon as they are available after polls close at 8 p.m.

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Seven candidates will vie for the three, three-year term seats on the Washington Township Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election.

Connie Baker and Julie Kozempel are incumbents, while Sean Lindsay, a former board member, is seeking another term; and James Masotti, Angelo Marano, Terri Schechter, Brandy Williams and Ben Smith are seeking their first terms.

The candidates were asked to complete a questionnaire. At press time, Baker, Marano, Williams and Smith had not responded. Answers have been lightly edited for space.

Name: Julie Kozempel

Age: 48

How many years have you lived in Washington Township? 39

Family: Children Erin, Steven and Kevin

Education: Rutgers-Camden, M.A. in English, 1999; Rowan University, M.A. in Communications and Public Relations, 2000; Rutgers-Camden, M.A. in the Teaching of Literature, 2004; and Rowan University, Ed.D in Educational Leadership anticipated in spring of 2028.

Profession: English professor and department chair at Camden County College

Have your run for office before? Yes. I have served almost eight years on the board, and was president for three and a half.

Community involvement: Now that my children are older and in college and high school, my involvement has been the board. When they were small, I was a Girl Scout leader and coach as well as a PTO volunteer.

Why are you running again?

I ran for a one-year term last year, so I am running again for a full term. When I was president years ago, we made a lot of progress, did not raise taxes, and had quick, efficient board meetings. There is a lot to fix, and I am always up for the job. Simply put, if you believe teaching is a profession and schools are places of learning, first and foremost, then I am your candidate. If you believe teachers are “glorified babysitters” and schools should be a place to advance political ideologies, then I am not your candidate.

What is one area you would like to concentrate on if reelected?

I would concentrate on academics, since that is our mission as a public school and we owe that to our families. I also have spoken a lot about “getting off state aid” and how Washington Township needs to do so or we will lose local control or be taxed into oblivion. I understand school funding and budgets. I am VP of the Gloucester County School Boards Association and I am the alternate delegate from the NJSBA (New Jersey School Boards Assocation) County Association Leadership to the NJSBA board of directors. I want to use those county- and state-level positions to leverage the best experience possible in township schools.

Name: Sean Lindsay

Age: 40

How many years have you lived in the township? 20

Education: Deptford High School

Profession: Union electrician.

Have you run for office before? Yes. I have served on the board and am seeking another term.

Why are you running again?

I’m running for an elected seat because public trust has been eviscerated, infighting on the board has stifled positive growth for the district and I would like to get the ball rolling on ways to bring basic trades classes to our schools.

What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?

As stated above, public trust is a big issue that has plagued this district since last year. A goal of mine would be to bring as much information, as I’m legally allowed, to the public.

Name: James Masotti

Age: 39

How many years have you lived in Washington Township? 15

Family: My wife Kaitlyn and I have been married for 14 years and we have a daughter, Keira.

Education: Graduated from Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with a degree in International Studies.

Profession: I spent the first 15 years of my career in supply chain and operations. I have since purchased two accounting firms. I am also a real estate investor and run a small property management company.

Have you run for office before? No, I am seeking my first term.

Community involvement: I am a coach for the youth bowling program at Westbrook Lanes. I also serve on the board of directors for the national nonprofit Healthy Kids Running Series.

Why are you running for an elected seat?

Our community and schools are struggling with both a lack of kindness and financial strain. I believe kindness and empathy are essential to healing our culture and creating the conditions for stronger academic performance. At the same time, my experience with budgets and financials, as a non-accountant, can help the district better communicate with stakeholders about the tradeoffs involved in passing a budget and creating a sustainable financial future. By combining compassion with transparency, I hope to foster a healthier, more collaborative environment for our schools and community.

What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?

After speaking with past board members, I’ve been advised to keep my objectives simple. If elected, my two goals are, first, to bring kindness and a calmer demeanor to the board; and second, to collaborate with the administration on a five-year budget that proactively involves the community. While I cannot implement this alone, I would work with fellow board members and administrators to increase public engagement. Our district faces many challenges, but we also have a passionate community ready to contribute, but only if we create the opportunities to include them.

Name: Terri Schechter

Age: 41

How long have you lived in the township?: 16 years

Family: My husband and three daughters, 10, 8 and 3.

Education: Rowan University, BA in Communications, BA in English

Profession: Account executive, Disability and Leave, Employee Benefits Consulting

Have you run for office before? No. I am seeking my first term.

Community involvement: I’m the current board president of the Margaret E. Heggan Library and have served since 2020. I am involved in many local businesses and activities as a parent to three active girls.

Why are you running for an elected seat?I’m running because what happens in our schools matters now, for our kids today. As a mom of three and current board president of the Margaret E. Heggan Library, I’ve seen how clear planning, accountability, and respectful communication drive progress. Our district needs a long-term strategy, more transparent communication, and a focus on outcomes over conflict. I want to bring my experience in project management and governance to help rebuild trust, support our staff and ensure every decision is centered on students.

What is one area you would like to concentrate on if elected?I want to focus on stability. Right now, we’re still dealing with the impact of past boards putting off tough decisions, and that leaves layoffs as one of the only tools to balance the budget. There aren’t easy fixes, but there is a better way forward. By committing to a real long-term plan with clear goals and honest progress reports, we can stop reacting in crisis mode, make smarter choices, and keep the focus where it belongs—on our students.

he owners of Flex Dance Experience in the Township of Washington have a thoughtful teaching philosophy. “We believe every dancer should have a place to belong, grow, and be inspired,” says Joni Medzadourian. She is co-owner and co-director of the studio alongside her sister, Kailey.

“Our philosophy is to create an environment where dancers of all levels can find their passion; and flex their potential from their very first steps to their moments under the stage lights. We celebrate hard work, creativity, and personal growth while fostering a supportive community that feels like home,” Joni continues.

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There’s something special about the 1,500-square foot, state-of-the-art Flex Dance Experience. For one thing, it’s housed in the same space where the sisters first fell in love with dance. Refreshed for a new generation, the space now has freshly painted walls, new mirrors, Stagestep sprung flooring and marley. (A type of vinyl dance flooring.) There’s even a dancers’ lounge with a table surrounded by sofas to do homework and eat meals between classes.

Flex Dance Experience runs a full schedule of classes Monday through Sunday. Competition dancers will log over nine hours a week in peak season, plus private lessons. Their hour-long classes give dancers time to grow and refine their skills, and most classes perform two recital dances. “It’s double the chance to shine on stage for the price of one,” says Joni.

The owners are also excited about their Family & Me program. It’s designed for any family member who wants to share the joy of dance with their youngest dancers. The class is for tots ages 1 ½ to 3. In addition, Joni looks forward to filling out their competition team and ballet/hip hop classes. They even offer a weekly adult fusion class for former/retired dancers.

Joni has over a decade of experience training in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, hip hop, ballet, and leaps and turns. She has choreographed award-winning routines for studios and school teams across the tristate area. Joni has also coached high school varsity dance teams. Her career outside of dance focuses on public relations, leading brand strategy and digital campaigns for fintech and blockchain clients.

Meanwhile, Kailey trained in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, tap, and musical theatre. She has spent the last two decades as a student, competitor, instructor, choreographer, and studio operator. A communications executive by day, Kailey works with C-suite leaders in financial technology.

The sisters grew up in town. “This small Bergen County town is where our dance careers began. It’s incredibly special to now be shaping the next generation of dancers in the very place our own journey started,” Kailey says.

Visit Flex Dance Experience at 271 Pascack Road in Washington Township. Look for them online to learn more.

All Photos: © Joni Medzadourian | Flex Dance Experience