Tag: Spotswood
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Area Taekwondo student competes at Olympic team trials
PHOTO COURTESY OF MASTER CHARLES FERRONE Sofia Shumsky, left, a 12-year-old Taekwondo student from Monroe, competed at the AAU Taekwondo National Olympic Sparring Team Trials in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Dec. 9. She earned the right to compete at team trials by winning a bronze medal at the AAU Taekwondo National Championships held in July. Sofia,…
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Spotswood seeks to fund water repairs through loan program
SPOTSWOOD Aiming to finance water system and infrastructure improvements, the Borough Council approved a resolution to apply for a USDA loan/grant program. “The borough’s distribution system within the Cottage Streets area, the installation of which dates to 1937, has experienced numerous main breaks over the years. Main breaks represent structural failure of the pipe due to…
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Spotswood, Helmetta band together to provide winter clothing to residents in need
By Brandon Rubin Special to Newspaper Media Group SPOTSWOOD – Winters can be brutal, but now imagine if you don’t have clothing to keep you warm. Middlesex County is at the center of New Jersey with almost a million residents, 7 percent of whom live below the federal poverty line. This is compounded by the…
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Spotswood Krauszers to close in January
The Krauszers convenience store located at 100 Summerhill Road in Spotswood is closing its doors after 30 years of business and community service. Hitesh and Jagtuti Pandya owned the store in Summerhill Corner for the last 23 years, and are now retiring. The store will close in January.
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American Legion post to hold New Year’s Eve party
The Spotswood American Legion Post 253 Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual New Year’s Eve Party from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Dec. 31 at the post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. The cost is $50 for cocktail hour, buffet dinner, dessert, entertainment, beer, wine and a champagne toast at midnight. Must be 21 or…
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Spotswood boys’ basketball team seeks rebound season
The boys’ basketball team at Spotswood High School hopes to bounce back after falling short of expectations with a 7-20 record last season. Head coach Steven Mate, who is set to begin his 23rd season at the helm for the Chargers, believes his team has what it takes to make this year one to remember.…
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Vendors sought for handmade craft fair on Dec. 2
Spotswood Reformed Church – Elizabeth Circle will hold its annual craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the church, 429 Main St., Spotswood. There will be jewelry, 3D pictures, wreaths, ceramics, quilts, candles and other handmade gifts. There will be refreshments available. Tables are $25. Call 732-251-9277 for reservations. …
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Spotswood American Legion to host Breakfast with Santa
American Legion Post 253 will host “Breakfast with Santa” from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 3 at the post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage and more will be served. Parents can bring cameras to take pictures with Santa. Reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets are $8 per person for attendees 13…
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Legion post to hold Christmas party for veterans on Dec. 9
American Legion Post 253 will serve as the host to veterans from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home for a Christmas party from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Legion post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Live music will be provided by Good 2 Go. Pictures by Selfie Snapshots. All are invited to chat, sing…