Tag: Spotswood
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Constant urban development pervades Middlesex County
What I call the “Brooklyn-ization” of this area continues, in vulnerable, under-infra-structured southern Middlesex County. How far down will this constantly developing urban area extend? As all good farmers, professional planners and environmentalists know, there are limits to growth. So on April 24 – despite all kinds of common sense opposition – East Brunswick’s [volunteer]…
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Spotswood council adopts bond ordinance for various improvements
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council adopted a $1,137,900 bond ordinance providing funding for various capital improvements, equipment and to purchase property. Mayor Edward Seely said that the borough seeks to fund security and technology upgrades to the municipal building; purchase a new backhoe loader; begin improvements to Adirondack Avenue; renovate Firehouse No. 1; and make various improvements…
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Spotswood High School Class of 2019
The Spotswood High School Class of 2019 graduation ceremony was held in the high school’s gymnasium on June 25.
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Spotswood man allegedly ignites explosive at Jamesburg apartment complex
A man from Spotswood has been charged with multiple criminal counts stemming from an incident which occurred on June 16, when he allegedly ignited an explosive device in the borough. Anthony Fede, 52, of Spotswood, was charged on June 17 with two counts of aggravated arson in the second degree, three counts of aggravated assault…
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In the Service: Akram N. Abdus-Salaam
U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Akram N. Abdus-Salaam graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also…
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Spotswood police superiors file updated tort claim against borough officials
SPOTSWOOD–Police Chief Michael Zarro and Capt. Philip Corbisiero have filed an updated tort claim notice in which they allege Business Administrator Dawn McDonald has continued to committed acts of harassment. Attorney Gina Longarzo, who is representing Zarro and Corbisiero, said that an amended tort claim was filed on June 3 to include the most recent…
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Spotswood council accepts $2.5M grant for lake repairs
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing municipality officials to execute a $2.5 million grant contract with the state for the restoration of DeVoe Lake. “Through the years, silt and sediment have built up to a level that allows the water foliage to grow at such a rate of speed the lake is overrun within…
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Spotswood VFW Post 459 to hold surf and turf dinner June 22
VFW Post 459 will hold a surf and turf dinner from 5-7 p.m. on June 22 at the post, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Dinner includes steak, lobster tail, vegetable and baked potato. Cost is $30 per dinner. For more information, call 732-251-9862.
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Spotswood student received scholarship from New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association
SPOTSWOOD – The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) selected Justin Acheampong of Spotswood as one of 25 graduating seniors in New Jersey who will be awarded a 2018-19 Student Leadership Scholarship. Each scholarship carries a $2,000 award for the recipient’s demonstrated leadership in school activities for participation in co-curricular activities other than athletics.…
