Tag: Spotswood
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Spotswood Fire Department will assist in RFP for new conceptual firehouse plans
SPOTSWOOD–Before the Spotswood Borough Council purchased a vacant boarded-up property earlier this year, Fire Chief Kevin Meade and residents voiced their vision of turning it into a new firehouse. In one of the council’s latest moves, borough officials have approved a resolution authorizing the borough clerk and the Spotswood Volunteer Fire Department to prepare and…
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Preschool teacher co-leads initiative honoring Spotswood and Milltown Class of 2020
SPOTSWOOD–With a large waterproof banner containing photos of Spotswood High School’s graduating seniors, resident Diane Wells spoke about how she helped lead an initiative to honor this year’s 12th graders. “I follow a group on Facebook that was created after COVID-19 started by the Class of 2020 parents, and it’s not just popular like nationwide,”…
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Spotswood residents can pick up free zeppole on July 14
Spotswood Recreation will hold a Summer Zeppole Fest at 6:30 p.m. July 14 at Spotswood High School, 105 Summerhill Road, courtesy of The Zeppole Guys. Free for Spotswood residents only. While supplies last. Practice social distancing. Remain in your cars.
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Spotswood Senior Center to launch phase one of reopening plan on July 21
SPOTSWOOD–Announcing a strategy to start reopening its facility for patrons, the Spotswood Office on Aging (OOA) and Senior Center will begin holding small group activities on July 21. “We have been given permission to begin phase one of reopening the senior center. This phase will begin on July 21 and allow for small group activities…
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Blood drive will be held at Spotswood VFW on July 6
Spotswood VFW 4589 will hold a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. July 6 at the VFW post, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Appointments recommended. Walk ins will be accommodated only if social distancing can be maintained. To schedule an appointment, visit https://tinyurl.com/spots0706 or call 800-933-2566.
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Spotswood mayor updates residents on loosening social distancing guidelines
SPOTSWOOD–With state-issued social distancing restrictions continuing to lax, Mayor Edward Seely updated borough residents on the current state of affairs. “[I] hope all is well with you. It would seem that our perseverance is paying off; the numbers for New Jersey have been level for almost a week now. Let’s all hope the downward trend…
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Kearny Bank donates funds to high schools in Spotswood, Old Bridge
A total of $29,000 has been donated by Kearny Bank to the scholarship funds of 27 high schools and two educational support organizations in nine New Jersey counties. The funds represent the latest contributions in a long-standing, annual scholarship program managed by the Kearny Bank Foundation. Each recipient school or organization determines how its $1,000…
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Spotswood council introduces bond ordinance for capital improvements
SPOTSWOOD – Upcoming capital improvement projects in Spotswood include the purchase of a heated asphalt transporter hot box, the purchase of a masonry dump truck, funding for the 2020 Roadway Improvements Project and the purchase of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) remounted ambulance with radio and medical equipment. To fund the $1,137,000 in total costs…
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Spotswood council tables salary for administrative assistant position
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, would amend the municipal code to establish salary ranges for various non-union employees. Despite introducing the ordinance, the council did not approve the administrative assistant and human resource officer’s salary ranges on June 8 via video conference. The second and final reading is scheduled for June…