Police officers from the Spotswood and Milltown police departments were among the many from Middlesex County departments deployed to New York City to assist police forces there after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The Spotswood officers included patrolmen John Pfeiffer, Edward Schapley and Brian Keenan. The Milltown officers included Chief Ray Geipel, Sgt. Doug Cole and Patrolman Brian Knelle.
Additionally, the Cheesequake Fire Company from Old Bridge and the Spotswood Volunteer First-Aid Rescue Squad were among those who sent volunteers to assist in New York.
Another Sept. 20 story failed to mention that Congregation Anshe Emeth, a South River synagogue, participated in a candlelight vigil held in South River on Sept. 16. Rabbi Nathan Langer was a featured speaker at the interfaith service.