Tag: Spotswood
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Spotswood American Legion to serve fish fry March 9
American Legion Post 253 will sponsor its annual fish fry at 4:30 p.m. on March 9 at the post home, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Dining room and pick up starts at 5 p.m. Menu includes fried fish sandwich for $10; fried fish platter for $14; fried shrimp platter for $14; fried shrimp and scallop platter for $16;…
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Area residents inducted into Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Middlesex County College
Middlesex County College inducted the following area residents into its Phi Theta Kappa international honor society for two-year colleges: From East Brunswick: Muhammad Abbasi, Leticia Castellano, Maram Farag, Elana Grunberg, Cassandra Hauser, Hyesun Lee and Karina Yazhbin. From Jamesburg: Manvir Kaur. From Monroe: Jeanna Alemany. From South River: Collin Brigham. From Spotswood: Jake Engstrom.
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Nieskens basketball career at Spotswood comes to emotional end
The Spotswood High School boys’ basketball team was understandably emotional after its season came to an end in the state sectional tournament, especially with it being the last game for senior leader Abdullah Nieskens. “I think I’ve had a great career,” Nieskens said. “Coach [Steven Mate] has always pushed me. My teammates have always pushed me.…
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Jamesburg, Monroe, Spotswood receive funding for transportation improvement projects
The New Jersey Department of Transportation Municipal Aid program will award state aid to Jamesburg, Monroe and Spotswood for roadway improvement projects. The Woodland Road and Front Street project in Jamesburg will receive $875,000. Pedestrian and roadway improvements at Daniel Road and 10th Street has $475,000 allotted. Improvements to Brunswick Avenue in Spotswood will see…
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Spotswood council disapproves legalizing recreational marijuana
SPOTSWOOD–Establishing its stance on legitimizing cannabis, the Spotswood Borough Council approved a resolution opposing the legalization of recreational marijuana. Council members believe legalization is a risk to quality of life, according to a statement included on the council agenda. At a time when society is battling many drug addictions and abuse, it is no time to…
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Monroe sending three wrestlers to state tournament in Atlantic City
Wrestlers from all over Middlesex County hit the mats at the NJSIAA Region 5 tournament with their sights set advancing to the state tournament in Atlantic City. Monroe Township High School will send three wrestlers to Boardwalk Hall from March 2-4 for the state tournament after they qualified at the regional competition on Feb. 21…
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Adults invited to sewing sessions at Spotswood Library
The Spotswood Library will offer sewing for adults at 6:30 p.m. on March 8 or at 11 a.m. on March 14 at the library, 548 Main St., Spotswood. Registration is required. There is a $5 non-refundable materials fee for this craft. For more information, visit www.spotslibrary.org or call 732-251-1515.
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American Legion Post 253 to sponsor trip to Tropicana casino
American Legion Post 253 will hold a bus trip to Tropicana Atlantic City on March 18. The bus will leave at 10 a.m. from the Legion, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood, and will return around 8 p.m. The cost is $35, non-refundable, and includes $25 in slot cash, a continental breakfast and door prizes. To reserve…
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Spotswood veteran enjoys Eagles’ Super Bowl victory
SPOTSWOOD- A Philadelphia Eagles fan for more than six decades, World War II veteran Richard E. DePue decided to take only his second airline flight since the war to attend this year’s Super Bowl. “I’ve been a true Eagles fan since 1950, when the Eagles played Washington [Redskins] for the championship. The had the great…