Tag: Spotswood
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Blood donors can receive gift card for Amazon
The American Red Cross has scheduled the following blood drives to deal with the summer blood and platelet shortage: – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5 at Chinmaya Vrindavan Temple, 95 Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury. – 1-6 p.m. Aug. 8 at Wilkin & Guttenplan, PC, 1200 Tices Lane, East Brunswick – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12…
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American Legion Post 253 to hold blood drive Aug. 12
American Legion Post 253 will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment.
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Residents voice concerns about plan for apartments, businesses in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – More than 560 residents attended a meeting at which HD Summerhill LLC’s proposal to construct a mixed-use development was outlined for the East Brunswick Zoning Board of Adjustment. HD Summerhill is proposing to construct three four-story residential buildings; a clubhouse that will have a gathering room, a possible coffee bar and an…
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DEP grant will restore DeVoe Lake as ‘centerpiece’ of Spotswood
SPOTSWOOD-The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be giving the Borough of Spotswood a $2.5 million grant to fund improvements for DeVoe Lake. “This is a significant investment by the NJDEP in DeVoe Lake,” Senator Linda Greenstein said in a prepared statement. “The Borough of Spotswood has sought funding for dredging the lake…
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Friends of the Office on Aging provide Spotswood seniors with activities
SPOTSWOOD – Offering field trips, parties and food equipment, the Friends of the Office on Aging is continuing to serve Spotswood Senior Center patrons after two decades. The Friends of the Office on Aging is a group dedicated to supporting and enhancing facilities and activities available to seniors at the Spotswood Senior Center. The Friends…
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Spotswood Soccer Club helping youth for more than 35 years
SPOTSWOOD–Teaching children about teamwork, sportsmanship and physical education, the Spotswood Soccer Club continues to educate youngsters on the art of soccer. The club was created in 1979 and offers community-based soccer programs for ages four to 13, according to the club’s Vice President of Recreation, Gabriel Guzman. Guzman said he has been volunteering for the club…
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Spotswood introduces ordinance to provide for street improvements
SPOTSWOOD – The Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, provide more than $1 million for street improvements and an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Spotswood Borough Administrator Dawn McDonald said Brunswick Avenue will be widened and resurfaced from Snowhill Avenue to Second Street. On Karen Street, a portion of the drainage system will…
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Spotswood Library to hold glass painting project for adults on July 5
The Spotswood Library will hold an adult craft night at 6:30 p.m. on July 5, painting on glass with alcohol-based inks. Participants should bring a picture reference for their painting. Registration is required by visiting www.spotslibrary.org or calling the library at 732-251-1515.
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Spotswood veteran adds Battlefield Cross statue to memorial
SPOTSWOOD–Influenced during a trip to Indiana, Spotswood resident Travis Fryzowicz decided to purchase and donate a Battlefield Cross statue to the borough’s Veterans Memorial Walkway. Fryzowicz served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to January of 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was medically discharged due to an injury while serving. “It was just…