Tag: Spotswood
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Spotswood will accept bids for demolition of vacant Main Street property
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the advertisement for bids to demolish the vacant, boarded up house on Main Street. On Jan. 6, Spotswood council members approved a resolution containing the borough’s bill list to purchase the vacant property at 474 Main St. for $382,671. Mayor Edward Seely said the house on the property is…
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Central New Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce expands to include unrepresented communities
The Jamesburg Monroe Regional Chamber of Commerce officially rebranded to the Central New Jersey Regional (CNJR) Chamber of Commerce as of May 1. Its recent growth has sparked the need to expand the chamber’s outreach to include support to neighboring communities that are unrepresented, such as Spotswood, Helmetta, Milltown, South Brunswick and East Windsor. The…
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June 6 is free fishing day in Spotswood
June 6 is free fishing day in Spotswood. No license requited. Practice social distancing and wear a face covering.
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Spotswood native earns lacrosse honor in college despite not playing on high school team
SPOTSWOOD – Shea Obado is an athlete who is always up for a challenge. “I’m a competitor,” Obado said. “I try to conquer anything I set my mind to. I’m always trying to be the best in anything I do.” The Spotswood native got an opportunity to challenge himself and play lacrosse at the collegiate…
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Spotswood VFW to hold community blood drive on June 1
Spotswood VFW Post 4589 will hold a community blood drive from 1-7 p.m. on June 1 at the post, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Appointments required. Call 800-933-2566 or visit http://tinyurl.com/GiveBloodNJBS. Sponsor code is 13807. Walk ins will only be allowed if social distancing can be maintained. Donors’ temperatures will be taken prior to being allowed…
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Spotswood mayor notes confusion between opening parks, enforcing stay-at-home order
SPOTSWOOD–Mayor Edward Seely updated residents about positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the borough, and his stance on Gov. Phil Murphy’s lifting of social distancing restrictions, in a recent message. ”I hope that everyone is doing as well as can be expected at this time. As the state’s numbers continue to go down, ours are, unfortunately,…
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Spotswood Rec cancels summer activities, launches virtual programs
Due to the uncertainty regarding the lifting of restrictions, the lead time required for certain activities, and the safe availability of facilities, Spotswood Recreation is canceling its summer activities and events, which include the fishing derby, S’Woodstock Summer Kickoff, Spotswood Chargers football and basketball camps, arts and crafts camp, and tennis camp. In the meantime,…
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Spotswood superintendent announces drive-thru graduation despite parents’ petition
SPOTSWOOD–Superintendent Graham Peabody has announced the Spotswood Public School District will hold a drive-thru ceremony on June 23 for its graduating Spotswood High School seniors. Despite the district’s graduation plans, Spotswood High parents started a petition asking Peabody, the Board of Education and the district’s administration to have the Spotswood High School graduation at a…
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Spotswood Office on Aging brings smiles with caravan tours
SPOTSWOOD–Bringing smiles and support while minding social distancing restrictions, the Spotswood Office on Aging and Senior Center has been using caravan tours to keep up morale amongst its patrons. “Once the senior center closed, my coworkers and I tried to come up with different ways to connect with our seniors. Many of our clients aren’t…