Tag: Spotswood

  • Tricky Tray to benefit Husky House pet adoptions

    Tricky Tray to benefit Husky House pet adoptions

    Husky House will host a Spring Tricky Tray from 6-10 p.m. May 6 at the Spotswood Knights of Columbus, 30 Crescent Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission tickets are $25 per person, which include soda, tea, coffee, desserts, three prize levels and 50/50. Participants will receive a free sheet of level one tickets if registration and payment is completed…

  • Deacon with connections to Spotswood, Old Bridge passes away

    Deacon with connections to Spotswood, Old Bridge passes away

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – The Catholic community in Spotswood is mourning the loss of one of its deacons. Deacon John LaGreca, 59, of Immaculate Conception Church, passed away in his sleep on April 2. LaGreca served as a deacon for almost two years at Immaculate Conception, located at 23 Manalapan Road in…

  • Spotswood Library’s history spans more than just 80 years

    Spotswood Library’s history spans more than just 80 years

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD What started in a room at a house eight decades ago stands today as a recognized educational pillar for residents. The Spotswood Public Library is celebrating its 80th anniversary by providing movie nights, displays and other activities during April. “Our anniversary events start in April and will continue through…

  • Spotswood dog receives national recognition

    Spotswood dog receives national recognition

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD  Going beyond the call of doggy duty, one local service dog is being honored for her community efforts. After conducting a nationwide search, Milk-Bone has recognized Spotswood service dog Piper as one of three New Jersey “Dogs Who Changed the World,” according to Mauricio Guitron, a public relations representative for Milk-Bone.…

  • Middlesex County candidates file for June 6 primary

    Middlesex County candidates file for June 6 primary

    The following candidates have filed petitions to run in the primary election on June 6: Jamesburg Borough Council: two three-year terms – uncontested race between Democrat incumbents Coleen Rutsky and Daria Ludas. Milltown Borough Council: two three-year terms – uncontested race between Democrats Phil Zambrana and Trina Jensen Mehr and Republicans Stacy D. Sullivan and incumbent Ronald Dixon.…

  • Slight increase in Spotswood budget attributed to insurance, pension costs

    Slight increase in Spotswood budget attributed to insurance, pension costs

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – The factors impacting this year’s budget increase in Spotswood include the rising cost of public safety functions, insurance and pension liabilities. The 2017 municipal budget totals $10.58 million, Business Administrator Dawn McDonald said during a Borough Council meeting on March 20. The local tax levy will be $6.8 million,…

  • ‘Kasino Knight’ to support Old Bridge High School Marching Band

    ‘Kasino Knight’ to support Old Bridge High School Marching Band

    The Traveling Knights of Old Bridge, an Old Bridge High School band parent association, is holding a “Kasino Knight” fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. on April 28 at the Columbian Club of Spotswood, 30 Crescent Ave., Spotswood. Tickets are $55 and must be purchased in advance. You will receive $150 back in play money and three raffle tickets.…

  • Interim superintendent has previous experience in Spotswood

    Interim superintendent has previous experience in Spotswood

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – The interim superintendent for the Spotswood School District has quite a history in the district. Tony Vaz was appointed by the Spotswood Board of Education during its March 21 meeting to replace Scott Rocco, who announced his resignation in February in order to take on a new superintendent’s position…

  • Spotswood softball favored to repeat at Blue Division champs

    Spotswood softball favored to repeat at Blue Division champs

    By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood Spotswood High School is the two-time defending Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division softball champion and with most of the lineup intact, the Chargers are favorites to repeat. Untested junior Joey Bartusak inherits the vitally important pitching job from departed Alexa Raba, but Spotswood is bolstered by a lineup that has…