Tag: Spotswood
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Barnosky leading the way for Spotswood girls’ hoops team
By Jimmy Allinder Basketball is a team game, but the Spotswood High School girls’ basketball team will only go as far as senior Mary Beth Barnosky takes it. The veteran has been a dependable source of scoring since she became a regular her sophomore year and is averaging slightly under 10 points in the early…
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Blue Santa, Grinch to parade through Spotswood tonight
The Spotswood Police Department will be escorting Blue Santa and the Grinch from 6-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 21. Visit the department’s Facebook page for updated information.
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Spotswood boys’ hoops team turns to team concept
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood When the Spotswood High School boys’ basketball team plays the season opener Dec. 16 at home against Carteret High School, the Chargers will place the smallest lineup on the court in Steve Mate’s 21 years as head coach. While that could be a concern for many teams, it shouldn’t be a…
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Substance found in Spotswood sewers deemed nontoxic
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) notified Spotswood officials about an unusual purplish-red substance that was found in borough sewers during November. Spotswood Business Administrator Dawn McDonald revealed during the Borough Council meeting on Dec. 12 that the believed source of the bizarre substance was most likely from a commercial…
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Spotswood’s 24-hour drop-off box helping to tackle drug abuse
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Prescription drug abuse has become the nation’s spotlight drug crisis, demonstrating that drug addiction does not always start on the streets, but in one’s very own home. In an effort to combat prescription drug abuse, the Spotswood Police Department (SPD) has installed a 24-hour prescription drug drop-off box in the…
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Church to hold 45-piece orchestra during Christmas concert
Immaculate Conception Church, 23 Manalapan Rd., Spotswood, will present its Christmas Concert 8 p.m. on Dec. 16. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature Christmas carols and music, led by the Immaculate Conception Choir accompanied by a 45-piece professional orchestra. Admission at the door is $20 for adults, $15 for children under age…
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Seely wins historic mayoral race in Spotswood
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD- Current Councilman Edward Seely defeated current Mayor Nicholas Poliseno and active resident Jacqueline Palmer to secure the position of mayor of Spotswood. During the nonpartisan mayoral election on Nov. 8, Seely registered 45 percent of the votes, Palmer won 32 percent of the votes and Poliseno received 23 percent of…
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Monroe, Spotswood football teams look ahead to next season
By Jimmy Allinder Monroe Six years ago, the Monroe Township High School football program was considered a rising star in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC). The Falcons were coming off a season when they won the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group III and GMC White Division titles. Monroe was a growing district, and its promotion, so…
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East Brunswick reclaims GMC girls’ soccer championship
By Jimmy Allinder The East Brunswick High School girls’ soccer team has always believed the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament championship is its birthright. Ever since the then-Middlesex County Tournament was first played in 1979 (renamed the GMC Tournament in 1984), the Bears have claimed 29 titles and have tied for the crown three times.…
