Tag: Spotswood
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Spotswood, Springfield libraries partner to present virtual writing classes
In a first-time partnership, the Springfield Free Public Library and the Spotswood Public Library will jointly offer a series of four virtual writing classes to be led by instructors from the Writers Circle, an organization that offers creative writing workshops for children and adults. The first two workshops, scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and…
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Donate blood during American Heart Month
New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will hold blood drives during American Heart Month. Blood donations are needed for many types of patients including heart patients, cancer patients, trauma victims and many others. The Spotswood VFW 4589 will hold blood drives from 1-7 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 16 at…
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Cammarano proud of the culture he built as Spotswood High School football coach
SPOTSWOOD – Andy Cammarano made a lot of memories during his 14 years manning the sideline as the head coach of the Spotswood High School football team. One that comes first to his mind is having the opportunity to have both his father, Nick Sr., and brother, Nick Jr., as part of his coaching staff.…
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Spotswood superintendent explains hybrid instruction statistics
SPOTSWOOD–On the first day back from winter break, Superintendent Graham Peabody updated the Board of Education about students’ hybrid schedule and attendance. Beginning its first school day of the New Year on Jan. 19, Peabody said the district relaunched its hybrid instruction schedule where students were placed into Cohort A or Cohort B. “Our population…
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Manalapan crash claims lives of two young men from Spotswood
MANALAPAN – A motor vehicle accident on Route 9 in Manalapan has claimed the lives of two young men from a Middlesex County community. According to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, at 9:31 p.m. Jan. 16, Manalapan police officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 9 north in Manalapan. The location of the crash…
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American Legion Post 253 will host chicken dinner on Jan. 16
American Legion Post 253 Veterans will host an event from 1-5 p.m. Jan. 16. Lunch includes chicken, rice and mixed veggies for $7. Dine in, take out or curbside pickup available. Text or call orders to 732-991-9507.
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Blood drives scheduled for Jan. 15, 26
January is National Blood Donor Month. A blood drive will be held from 1-7 p.m. Jan. 15 at Georges Road Baptist Church, 440 Church Lane, North Brunswick. All donors will receive a pair of festive socks. Visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/sponsor_code and use sponsor code 70165; or call 800-933-2566. Another blood drive is scheduled for 1-7 p.m. Jan.…
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A night of firsts: Spotswood council swears in first female mayor, first Black councilwoman, youngest councilman
SPOTSWOOD–Starting off the year by making local history, newly elected Mayor Jackie Palmer was sworn into office, making her the Borough of Spotswood’s first female mayor. Borough Clerk Patricia DeStefano administered the oath of office to Palmer, with her family by her side, during the swearing-in ceremony in the municipal building’s courtroom on Jan. 6.…