Tag: Mayor Edward Seely
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Spotswood approves resolution purchasing vacant Main Street property
SPOTSWOOD–Borough council members provided an update on a vacant, boarded up house covered in vegetation that officials were authorized to purchase last month. Council members approved a resolution to purchase the property at 474 Main St. for $380,000 during the Sept. 4 council meeting. It will be paid for through a capital improvement loan, Mayor…
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Spotswood mayor updates residents on Devoe Lake restoration
SPOTSWOOD–Mayor Edward Seely and Borough Engineer Bruce Knoch informed residents about the municipality’s plans to restore Devoe Lake. On June 5, the Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing officials to execute a $2.5 million grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the restoration of Devoe Lake. “Through the years, silt…
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Spotswood to purchase communications equipment
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution to purchase radio communication equipment and accessories in the amount of $1,350,000. “Police department, Department of Public Works and Emergency Medical Services will be receiving the majority of the work. Our current equipment is dated and repair costs are high if they can even be done at all,” Mayor…
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DEP grant will restore DeVoe Lake as ‘centerpiece’ of Spotswood
SPOTSWOOD-The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be giving the Borough of Spotswood a $2.5 million grant to fund improvements for DeVoe Lake. “This is a significant investment by the NJDEP in DeVoe Lake,” Senator Linda Greenstein said in a prepared statement. “The Borough of Spotswood has sought funding for dredging the lake…
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Old Bridge business owner helps Spotswood police with gun repairs
To thank him for donating time, resources and funds to restore firearms for the Spotswood Police Department, Savage Cerakote owner Derek Pitera received an honorary plaque. Savage Cerakote is a federally licensed firearms dealer and full service cerakote shop located in Old Bridge. Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic composite coating that can be applied to metals,…
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Spotswood council disapproves legalizing recreational marijuana
SPOTSWOOD–Establishing its stance on legitimizing cannabis, the Spotswood Borough Council approved a resolution opposing the legalization of recreational marijuana. Council members believe legalization is a risk to quality of life, according to a statement included on the council agenda. At a time when society is battling many drug addictions and abuse, it is no time to…
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Spotswood statue of fallen soldier bring attention to veterans awareness
SPOTSWOOD To honor a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, Mayor Edward Seely approved the placement of a statute of SSG Michael Ollis in front of American Legion Post 253. Ollis was the brother of resident Kimberly Ollis-Loschiavo, who has lived in the borough with her husband since 2001. Serving in the…