Tag: Spotswood
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Spotswood approves architect, engineering services for water plant
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing Arcari Iovino Architects to provide architectural services for the rehabilitation of the George Street Water Treatment Plant, as well as a resolution authorizing CME Associates to perform engineering services in connection with the rehabilitation of the same plant. “The George Street Water Treatment Plant has been decommissioned since…
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Spotswood welcomes two new officers to policeforce
SPOTSWOOD–Pledging to protect and serve their community, Patrolmen Osman Dikiz and Thomas Rachinsky, were sworn in to become the Spotswood Police Department’s newest members. Chief of Police Michael Zarro said, “With our accreditation standards and best practices in the State of New Jersey, we dipped our hands into the water of the employment pool of…
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Spotswood council appoints labor attorney for limited term
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution appointing Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC as the municipality’s labor attorney for a three-month term. With a 3-2 vote, the council approved a resolution to retain the labor counsel on Jan. 6 during the council meeting. Councilmen Charlie Spicuzzo, Ted Ricci and John Melillo voted “yes.” Council President Larry…
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Spotswood council approves resolution to purchase vacant Main Street property
SPOTSWOOD–After acquiring funds to conduct an inspection, the Borough Council approved a resolution to purchase the vacant property at 474 Main St. for $382,671. Despite a resolution to purchase the property, Mayor Edward Seely said, “We do not own [the property] until the paperwork is completed; once that is accomplished we will.” Seely said the…
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Spotswood offers Healthy Bones program
SPOTSWOOD–By providing programs from exercise training to nutrition classes, the Spotswood Office on Aging and Senior Center’s Healthy Bones program seeks to help patrons at risk for osteoporosis. Spotswood Office on Aging Director Donna Faulkenberry said the non-profit organization Parker’s Director of Health and Wellness Lori Morell, is one of two people running this class…
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Former Spotswood EMS director files lawsuit against borough officials
SPOTSWOOD–Former Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director David Nichols has filed a lawsuit alleging Business Administrator Dawn McDonald has committed acts of misconduct and harassment and created a hostile work environment. Attorney Gina Longarzo, who is representing Nichols, said the lawsuit was filed on Dec. 23. Nichols served as the EMS director from March 2017 until…
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Active duty troops stationed overseas receive care packages from Spotswood American Legion Post 253
American Legion Post 253 in Spotswood sent 28 care packages overseas to active military troops with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Nitch of Spotswood, and the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron out of McGuire Air Force Base/Joint Base – McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst, currently stationed in Kuwait. Bill Baum, commander of the post, received…
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Spotswood fire chief, residents voice vision for vacant Main Street property
SPOTSWOOD–With firemen lacking space at the current fire stations in Spotswood, Fire Chief Kevin Meade asked the Borough Council to consider converting a vacant property into a new firehouse. On Sept. 4, the council approved a resolution to purchase the property at 474 Main St. for $380,000. The purchase would be paid for through a…
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Spotswood council denies resolution entering into settlement with business administrator
SPOTSWOOD–In a 4-1 vote, the Spotswood Borough Council denied a resolution to enter into a settlement agreement between the municipality and Business Administrator Dawn McDonald. On April 1, Police Chief Michael Zarro and Capt. Philip Corbisiero filed a tort claim notice in which they alleged Spotswood Mayor Edward Seely and Business Administrator Dawn McDonald had…