Tag: Spotswood
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Spotswood superintendent confirms positive COVID-19 cases at high school
SPOTSWOOD–Since launching a hybrid schedule on Oct. 26, Superintendent Graham Peabody confirmed that two Spotswood High School students have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). “We are spending a lot of time with reports and investigations. In terms of COVID-19 contact, most of which I will tell you has been deemed as casual contact and close…
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Seely reflects on his accomplishments as Spotswood’s mayor
SPOTSWOOD–With the votes still being counted and election results pending for the new mayor of Spotswood, current Mayor Edward Seely reflected on his four-year term and lessons learned along the way. In November 2016, Seely said he began his term as mayor and won all seven districts in the borough. He has since decided not…
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Spotswood resident Jacqueline Palmer leads mayoral race against current councilman
SPOTSWOOD–With election results still coming in, resident Jacqueline Palmer holds the lead against Council President Larry Kraemer in the mayoral race in Spotswood. Palmer received 1,800 votes and Kraemer received 872 votes, with 29 additional write-in votes cast, according to the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office website as of 9:57 p.m. Nov. 10. The results reflect…
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East Brunswick’s Lightbridge Academy raises money for local business
EAST BRUNSWICK–Complete with food, a petting zoo and games, Lightbridge Academy’s newest East Brunswick location held its grand opening event to help raise money for The Zeppole Guys. Established in 1997, Lightbridge Academy provides early education and child care to children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten, as well as special programming for children up to…
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American Legion in Spotswood recognized for supporting Operation Freedom
Master Sgt. John Nitch presented a Certificate of Appreciation to American Legion Post 253 Commander William Baum for his dedication and support toward Operation Freedom’s Sentinel & Inherent Resolve. The Spotswood Legion post shipped more than 30 packages to military personnel overseas during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel & Inherent Resolve. Their appreciation was recognized by Lt.…
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Spotswood council awards contract commencing Lake DeVoe dredging project
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution awarding a $2.2 million contract to SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC for the dredging of DeVoe Lake, phase one. Bids were received on Sept. 29, with SumCo Eco-Contracting of Peabody, Massachusetts, as the lowest and most responsible bidder, with a bid of $1.85 million, according to the council. The bid included…
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Lightbridge Academy of East Brunswick to hold fundraiser for The Zeppole Guys food truck during open house
Lightbridge Academy in East Brunswick will hold a community service initiative that will take place during their grand opening event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24. Director Regina Silverii is teaming up with The Zeppole Guys in an effort to salvage the local family business after a truck explosion earlier this month. For every…
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Young’s career day leads Trojans to second victory of the season
SPOTSWOOD – 122 points. That’s the amount of points the Saint Thomas Aquinas High School football team has scored through its first three games of the season. The Trojans recorded over 50 points for the first time this season on Oct. 17 against Spotswood High School, rolling to a 54-14 victory to improve its record…
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Spotswood residents’ disapproval helps cease installment of stop sign at intersection
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council canceled a previously adopted ordinance to install a stop sign at the Evelyn Terrace and Rieder Road intersection. An ordinance was presented to the council for first reading on Aug. 17 and was presented to the council for second reading and adoption on Sept. 9. The council, on Sept. 9, voted unanimously…
