Tag: Spotswood
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Spotswood council president running for mayor steps down from position
SPOTSWOOD–A new person will hold the gavel, now that the Borough Council has voted to appoint Councilman Ted Ricci as the governing body’s new council president. For the mayoral election, former Council President Larry Kraemer and resident/previous mayoral candidate Jackie Palmer are running to secure the open mayoral seat, which holds a four-year term. Election…
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Spotswood council awards contract for DeVoe Lake engineering services
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council awarded CME Associates a contract to perform professional engineering services for the DeVoe Lake dredging project. The borough received a $2.5 million grant from the governor’s office for DeVoe Lake, according to the council. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has indicated the funding can be used for all aspects of…
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Spotswood mayor updates residents regarding positive COVID-19 cases
SPOTSWOOD–Updating residents about the latest news relating to the pandemic, Mayor Edward Seely announced that the borough has 132 total confirmed positive COVID-19 cases since March. “On to our numbers: they are climbing again, but that was to be expected since a lot of restrictions are being lifted, together with the change in weather. We…
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Four candidates race for two open Spotswood Borough Council seats
SPOTSWOOD–One incumbent and three newcomers will face off to secure the two open Spotswood Borough Council seats. Election day is Nov. 3. Councilman Jose Rivera will go up against newcomer candidates Marylin Israel, Edward Lesko and Diane Charlesworth to earn one of the two open seats on the council, with each seat holding a four-year…
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Spotswood school board vice president runs against newcomer for seat
SPOTSWOOD–Board of Education Vice President Bertrand Louis will face off against resident Daniel Lennan for the one open seat that holds a three-year term on the Spotwood Board of Education. Election day is Nov. 3. Daniel Lennan, 43, and his wife have been borough residents since early 2001. “I think there are things that can…
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Spotswood council president, former candidate race for open mayoral seat
SPOTSWOOD–Borough Council President Larry Kraemer will face off against former mayoral candidate Jackie Palmer for the open mayor seat that holds a four-year term in Spotswood. Election day is on Nov. 3. Current Mayor Edward Seely will not run for re-election. Kraemer, 63, has been a borough resident for the past 23 years. “I made…
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Blood drive on Oct. 5 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Spotswood VFW will hold a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the hall, 33 Daniel Ave., Spotswood. Appointments strongly suggested. For an appointment, visit smarturl.it/NJBS_Drive using sponsor code 13807; or call 800-933-2566. Donations are in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Spotswood residents can register for drive-in movie beginning at 10 a.m. today
Spotswood Recreation will hold a Drive-in Movie Night featuring “The Secret Life of Pets” at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Spotswood High School, 105 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. Arrive at 6 p.m. and bring the registration receipt. Free admission. Open to Spotswood residents only. Pre-registration required. Registration begins 10 a.m. today, Sept. 25. Visit http://spotswoodrecreation.sportssignup.com/site/
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Spotswood residents can visit public library by appointment only
The Spotswood Public Library is now open for browsing and computer use by appointment only. Takeout service will continue for those who prefer a contact-free pickup. Browsing, takeout, and computer appointments are available Mondays through Thursdays, and Saturdays. Masks will be required for anyone entering the library. For the latest information about the library’s services…
