Tag: Spotswood
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American Legion in Spotswood holds holiday party for veterans
American Legion Post No. 253 in Spotswood was the host to veterans from the New Jersey State Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park, Edison, for a holiday party filled with good food, camaraderie and a visit from Santa Claus on Dec. 1.
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Spotswood Library launches programs teaches kids coding
SPOTSWOOD–Seeking to educate children about the art of coding, the Spotswood Public Library will hold two “Hour of Code” programs this month. Director C.L. Quillen said that both programs will be for children in grades 3-6. The first program is scheduled for Dec. 9 and the second on Dec. 30. “We are receiving the $300…
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Spotswood Education Foundation celebrates outdoor learning environment at Memorial Middle School
SPOTSWOOD – Memorial Middle School in Spotswood is home to 336 students and 42 teachers. Since the addition and expansion of the building in 2004, the school was left with a large outdoor space. Paraprofessional Kelly Bella and nurse Katherine Shkolar researched the benefits of the creation of an outdoor learning environment, finding several powerful arguments…
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Spotswood foundation fundraises for outdoor learning space
SPOTSWOOD–Equipped with outdoor tables and a dry-erase whiteboard, Memorial Middle School welcomed students to its Spotswood Education Foundation Outdoor Learning Courtyard. Memorial Middle School is home to 336 students and 42 teachers. Since the addition and expansion of the building in 2004, the school was left with a large outdoor space, according to a statement…
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Spotswood council adopts bond ordinance to fund water plant upgrades
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council introduces a $1.923 million bond ordinance providing funding for various improvements to the George Street Water Treatment Plant. The total cost for the various improvements is $1.93 million. With the $1.923 million bond ordinance, the borough will make a $7,000 down payment to cover the remaining amount, according to the council agenda.…
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Spotswood Boy Scout replaces park benches
SPOTSWOOD–Seeking to help enhance Memorial Park, Spotswood Troop 35 Boy Scout Robert Kwiatkowski will replace several park benches as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Robert, who will turn 18 at the end of the month, has been a Boy Scout for about seven years and was a Cub Scout for five years. To earn…
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Spotswood approves resolution purchasing vacant Main Street property
SPOTSWOOD–Borough council members provided an update on a vacant, boarded up house covered in vegetation that officials were authorized to purchase last month. Council members approved a resolution to purchase the property at 474 Main St. for $380,000 during the Sept. 4 council meeting. It will be paid for through a capital improvement loan, Mayor…
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Spotswood mayor updates residents on Devoe Lake restoration
SPOTSWOOD–Mayor Edward Seely and Borough Engineer Bruce Knoch informed residents about the municipality’s plans to restore Devoe Lake. On June 5, the Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing officials to execute a $2.5 million grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the restoration of Devoe Lake. “Through the years, silt…
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Immaculate Conception Church will hold craft fair on Nov. 30
The Altar Rosary Society of Immaculate Conception will hold a fall festival and craft fair, formerly known as Granny’s Cellar, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the church, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. There will be photos with Santa. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. Free admission and parking.