Tag: Spotswood

  • Police investigating 20 vehicle burglaries in Spotswood

    Police investigating 20 vehicle burglaries in Spotswood

    SPOTSWOOD – Police are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred overnight in the borough. From midnight July 18 to 5 a.m. July 19, police believe 15-20 vehicles were targeted in the areas of Janice Drive, Pamela Court and Karen Street. All of the vehicles were unlocked and the suspect(s) primarily took change or cash…

  • Spotswood Cultural Heritage Commission continues its mission

    Spotswood Cultural Heritage Commission continues its mission

    SPOTSWOOD  Acting as an educational pillar in its community for more than 100 years, the Spotswood Heritage and Cultural Commission continues to highlight local historic monuments. “Our responsibilities are to make sure that no one forgets those who came before us in this borough. We have chosen to erect memorials honoring several significant ‘firsts’ that…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Seton Hall University, West Orange, for the Spring 2017 semester: From Milltown: Joseph Balkaran and Maurice Beaino. From East Brunswick: Karen Barretto, Kristen Berezniak, Lauren Berman, Priya Bhave, Javairia Burton, Emily Kincaid, Aliasger Mithaiwala, Matthew Parmar, Michael Solimini and Anthony Woodard. From Monroe: Deanna…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    The following students from Monroe have been named to the dean’s list at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, for the Spring 2017 semester: Brendan Germano, Michael B. Hommer and Anthony Aversano.   Matthew Krause of Spotswood received a Student-Athlete of the Year Award at American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, at the college’s Athletic Awards ceremony this…

  • Police credit FedEx driver with saving Spotswood man’s life

    Police credit FedEx driver with saving Spotswood man’s life

        SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The actions of a FedEx driver saved a motorist on July 13. Around 8:28 p.m., police received several 911 calls of a motor vehicle accident involving an overturned vehicle on fire on Ridge Road, according to information provided by the South Brunswick Police Department. When police arrived they found the…

  • St. Peter’s Thrift Shop to hold Christmas in July sale July 22

    St. Peter’s Thrift Shop to hold Christmas in July sale July 22

    St. Peter’s Thrift Shop will hold a Christmas in July sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 22 at the shop, 505 Main St. at the corner of Devoe Avenue, Spotswood. Also, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from July 25-Aug. 12, there will be half-price bargains on clothing, shoes, jewelry and more. The…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Anna DiMonda of Spotswood earned a Certificate of Advanced Study from The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York, as a member of the Class of 2017. Emily S. Jones of Monroe has been named to the dean’s list at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, for the Spring 2017 semester. To be named to the…

  • Sunday Under the Stars concerts begin July 16 in Spotswood

    Sunday Under the Stars concerts begin July 16 in Spotswood

    The Community of Hope Ministries (COHM) Acoustic Cafe Sunday Under the Stars concert series, presented by Sleepless Mind Entertainment, begins on July 16 with a performance by Joshua Van Ness at 505 Main St., Spotswood. The concerts continue with HAL Guitarist on July 23, Robert Kearns on July 30, David Vargo on Aug. 6, Painted…

  • Spotswood poker run to honor late U.S. Navy veteran on July 8

    Spotswood poker run to honor late U.S. Navy veteran on July 8

    Sons of the American Legion Post 253 will hold the fourth annual Jo Jo Kolbasowski Memorial Poker Run on July 8. Sign in will be from 9-11 a.m., rain or shine, at the post, 60 DeVoe Ave., Spotswood. The party, featuring food, entertainment and vendors, will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the…