Tag: Spotswood
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Spotswood police ask for donations of masks, gowns for first responders
The Spotswood Office of Emergency Management is reaching out to residents and area businesses to assist first responders in this very difficult time of combating COVID-19. First responders are critically short on N95 Particulate Respirator masks, surgical masks, surgical style gowns and eye protection. Anyone having these much needed items who are willing to donate…
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Spotswood mayor declares March 14 Emma Jane Decker Day to honor longtime resident
SPOTSWOOD–Recognizing decades of educational and community service, resident and former Kindergarten teacher Emma Jane Decker received a proclamation of celebration from Mayor Edward Seely. Council President Larry Kraemer read the proclamation on March 2 during the Spotswood Borough Council meeting. “Emma Jane Decker has been a Spotswood resident for nearly 60 years, having raised her…
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Spotswood mayor announces service changes due to COVID-19 crisis
SPOTSWOOD–Taking precautions to not further spread the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Edward Seely announced changes to municipal office services in Spotswood. “As the collateral effects of COVID-19 intensify throughout New Jersey and our nation, the Borough of Spotswood has implemented safeguarding measures to protect our community, while minimizing interruptions to municipal services for our residents,”…
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Spotswood police implement procedures for answering calls during coronavirus outbreak
SPOTSWOOD – The Spotswood Police Department will be implementing changes to its normal operations due to the coronavirus outbreak: If you and/or a current or former member of your household are displaying signs of a respiratory illness to include fever, cough, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, notify police dispatch so officers can utilize the…
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Spotswood council will start process turning vacant property into firehouse
SPOTSWOOD–Purchasing a vacant, boarded-up property for $382,671, Borough Council members discussed potential plans to turn unoccupied land into a new firehouse. On Jan. 6, Spotswood council members approved a resolution containing the borough’s bill list to purchase the vacant property at 474 Main St. Mayor Edward Seely said the house located on the property is…
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Spotswood delays hiring of new officer; residents concerned about safety
SPOTSWOOD–With a 3-2 vote, the Borough Council tabled an ordinance, which if adopted, would amend the municipal code to hire a new police officer. Council President Larry Kraemer said the police department is currently composed of 24 officers, which includes Chief of Police Michael Zarro. As of today, Kraemer said two officers are out on…
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Blackhawks Lacrosse to hold registration, uniform fitting on Feb. 22
East Brunswick Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse will hold registration and uniform fitting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The team is open to girls in grades 3-8 who live in East Brunswick, South River, Spotswood, Milltown, Helmetta, Jamesburg, Old Bridge and any…
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Spotswood residents voice disapproval for administrator appointed for project
SPOTSWOOD–Seeking to provide funding for the George Street Water Treatment Plant upgrades, the Borough Council approved a resolution to send an application requesting state funding. On Feb. 3, the council approved a resolution to file an application to the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program/Water Bank through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)…
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Chef, dietician offer food demo during ‘Every Bite Counts’ program by East Brunswick Hadassah
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHRIS SULLIVAN Promoting its heart healthy initiative Every Bite Counts, the East Brunswick chapter of Hadassah held an event at ShopRite of Spotswood on Jan. 29, coordinated by Vice President of Programming Beth Hoffman. ShopRite’s Chef Michael and Dietitian Maryrose Agel gave a presentation including food demonstration, samplings of super foods,…