Tag: Spotswood
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Local municipalities receive funding for roadway preservation projects
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded approximately $4.3 million to municipalities in the 14th Legislative District through the Fiscal Year 2019 Municipal Aid Program. Area projects include $472,200 for Phase II Oakland Road, Lake Street (lake side) and Ridgeview Road in Jamesburg; $557,200 for pedestrian and roadway improvements to Schoolhouse Road in…
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Spotswood firefighter talks about his job at Port Authority
SPOTSWOOD–While assisting in handling emergencies for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Spotswood resident Robert Drako continues to serve as a volunteer firefighter for his community. Drako, who has lived in Spotswood his entire life, is currently a volunteer with the Spotswood Fire Department. “Growing up my mother was an EMT and my…
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Spotswood police department earns accreditation from chiefs association
SPOTSWOOD–After beginning its mission nearly two years ago, the Spotswood Police Department has earned its accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP). Accreditation Program Manager Harry Delgado presented Chief of Police Michael Zarro and Sgt. Edward Schapley with an accreditation plaque on April during the Borough Council meeting. “The purpose…
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American Legion Post 253 to hold Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
American Legion Post 253 will hold Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m. to noon on April 14 at the post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. The cost is $10 for age 13 and older, $5 for ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Reservations recommended. Call 732-991-9507.
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Spotswood approves resolution providing funds for firehouse roof repairs
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing $10,000 to be transferred from the 2017 DeVoe Lake improvement fund to finance firehouse roof repairs. The council approved the resolution on March 18, allocating them instead for emergency roof repairs at the Spotswood Volunteer Fire Department Enterprise Hook and Ladder, Inc., also known as the Main Street…
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Applications available for Spotswood Junior Police Academy
Applications are available for the Spotswood Police Department’s Junior Police Academy. The application is available on the department’s Facebook page. Print out the application, complete it in its entirety and return it to police headquarters by July 8.
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American Legion Post 253 to hold fish fry Fridays
American Legion Post 253 will hold its annual fish fry on Fridays during Lent. Menu includes fish sandwich, fish platter, shrimp, scallops, combination platter, grilled cheese, pizza, soup and French fries. Eat in or take out. The post is located at 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. For more information, call 732-251-1030 or email [email protected]
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American Legion Post 253 to present medium Dolores Rilho
International medium Dolores Rilho will present Messages from Heaven from 4-7 p.m. on March 31 at American Legion Post 253, 50 Devoe Aven., Spotswood. Children under 13 not permitted. Not everyone is guaranteed a reading. Tickets are $40 at the door, if available. For information, call or text Crystal at 732-991-9507 or reserve directly by…
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Company granted approval to use public right of way in Spotswood
SPOTSWOOD – The Spotswood Borough Council has approved a resolution authorizing public right of way use for Cross River Fiber LLC. Cross River Fiber sought approval to place its telecommunication facilities aerially on existing utility poles or in an underground conduit in the public right of way in the borough for the purpose of owning,…
