Tag: Spotswood

  • Spotswood Rec launches Virtual Rec Center

    Spotswood Rec launches Virtual Rec Center

    Spotswood Recreation has launched a Virtual Rec Center. There are rooms devoted to sports, games, activities, tours, events, health and fitness, tutoring and homeschooling. To enter, visit www.spotswoodrec.com and click on the Virtual REC Center link. For more information, email [email protected].

  • Spotswood council tables resolution for human resource officer position due to unclear definition of roles

    Spotswood council tables resolution for human resource officer position due to unclear definition of roles

    SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council tabled a resolution authorizing Mayor Edward Seely to appoint Administrative Assistant Cate Leedy as the municipality’s first human resources officer due to an unclear definition of the position’s roles. The borough, based upon receipt of a directive dated Oct. 15, 2019, from the New Jersey Civil Service Commission to all municipalities, has…

  • Spotswood mayor reaches out to senator for assistance with unemployment issues

    Spotswood mayor reaches out to senator for assistance with unemployment issues

    SPOTSWOOD–Despite state lockdown restrictions beginning to ease, Mayor Edward Seely has confirmed that 77 residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in Spotswood. “We’re through the first week in May and I hope everything is as well as can be expected for all of you at this time. As Gov. [Phil Murphy] would say, ‘I…

  • Spotswood tax impact less than $100 for the owner of an average assessed home

    Spotswood tax impact less than $100 for the owner of an average assessed home

    SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution adopting a $15.4 million municipal budget to fund the various operations and services provided by the municipality. Mayor Edward Seely said the total municipal budget amount is $15,462,738, which consists of two separate entities that include the current F=fund amount of $11,850,978 and the water-sewer utility amount of $3,611,760.…

  • Spotswood mayor wishes all mothers well

    Spotswood mayor wishes all mothers well

    SPOTSWOOD – Spotswood is reporting 77 positive cases and two deaths from COVID-19 as of May 7. In a statement to residents, Mayor Ed Seely asked residents to be grateful during the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend. “This weekend marks a very special time for us all, as without this person none of us would exist.…

  • Spotswood neighborhood to have water shut off today due to construction work

    Spotswood neighborhood to have water shut off today due to construction work

    Advisory: Water service will be temporarily shut off to residents of Snowhill Street from Brunswick Avenue to Christine Court from 9-11 a.m. today, Thursday, May 7, due to construction work, as per the Spotswood Water Department.  

  • Spotswood police chief announces hiring of first female officer

    Spotswood police chief announces hiring of first female officer

    SPOTSWOOD–Becoming the first female officer appointed to the Spotswood Police Department, Patrolwoman Brittany Johnson has been hired as the police force’s 25th member. Chief of Police Michael Zarro said Johnson was hired on April 6 and is currently enrolled in the Field Training Officer (FTO) program. “She has very little experience; Johnson came from the…

  • Spotswood man riding his bicycle dies after an alleged accident in Monroe on May 2

    Spotswood man riding his bicycle dies after an alleged accident in Monroe on May 2

    MONROE – A 19-year-old Spotswood man riding his bicycle died after an alleged accident on May 2, according to Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Chief Michael J. Biennas of the Monroe Township Police Department. The deceased bicyclist was identified as Christopher Pina. He was pronounced at the scene due to the injuries…

  • Spotswood taxes still due today, May 1

    Spotswood taxes still due today, May 1

    SPOTSWOOD – Spotswood taxes are still due today, despite the governor’s postponement of payment until June 1. “You may have heard the governor has facilitated extending the tax due date from May 1 to June 1. However, he left it up to municipalities to make that decision based on their financial situations. Unfortunately, it is…