SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It was a total eclipse at the Spotswood Public Library for the history Great American Eclipse that captured the nation's attention on Monday, August 21. The last time a total solar eclipse passed through the United States was June 8, 1918. It won't happen again until April 8, 2024. So, the excitement was understandably high in the borough as was the need for those ...

HELMETTA, NJ - Mother Nature rained on Next to Norm's parade in July and the clouds threatened the band's performance on Friday, August 11, but the drops stayed away as the Central Jersey based group rocked the Maple Street pavilion with an eclectic mix of tunes that included "Back in the USSR," "Bad Moon Rising," "Come and Get Your Love," "Handle with ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Jennifer Asprocolas watched her first class of students graduate Spotswood High School last June. Back in September of 2009, members of the class of 2017 were fifth-graders at the Appleby Elementary School. Their teacher was new. Her name was Miss Nemer.

As that graduating class begins to make their way in the world, Asprocolas is starting the next facet of hers as the ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ – The hunt for a principal to take over the helm of the Memorial Middle School is finally over. Brian Kitchin was approved by the Spotswood Board of Education at the July board meeting.

Memorial has had two principals in the last five years and the district was unable to fill the principal vacancy at the conclusion of the 2015-16 school year. Former Assistant Superintendent ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - A group of 55 campers were making a different splash this week at the second annual Spotswood School District's STEAM Camp. Instead of pools and playing fields these kids were designing robots to compete in a battle, fashioning steam-powered boats and stirring up some glow-in-the-dark slime at the week-long August camp that is being held at the Memorial Middle School from Aug/ ...

MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Police Department's chief, Brian Knelle announced yesterday that the MPD is joining the New Jersey's Attorney General's Office "Project Medicine Drop." The announcement was made via a press release issued through the department on Monday, August 14.

A drop box was installed at the Miltown Police Department's headquarters on 39 Washington ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Mosquito Control Commission will be conducting a spray mission on Thursday, August 10 from 7 p.m. through midnight in the areas of Old Stage Road, Crescent Avenue, Main Street and Clyn Avenue.

According to information provided by the Middlesex County Mosquito Commission, the methods being employed to diminish the mosquito population do not pose a health threat to residents.

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - As back-to-school time creeps closer, it will soon be time to pack the lunchboxes and brown bags once again. For moms and dads looking for healthier lunch and snack ideas, the Spotswood PTA in conjunction with the Spotswood ShopRite are offering Back-to-School Build a Healthier Lunchbox with dietitian MaryRose Agel on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 4 p.m. until 7 ...

MILLTOWN, NJ - An early-morning motor vehicle accident is causing power to be disrupted to some borough residents on Monday due to a damaged utility pole. The Milltown Borough Utility Department issued a Nixle advisory through the Nixle Police Department at approximately 10:45 a.m. to alert residents.

Home owners living in the vicinity of East and West Lawrence Street and North Main Street ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Police Department will be conducting the 2017 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign along with more than 150 law enforcement agencies in the Garden State from August 18 through September 4. It's the largest drunk driving endeavor and will include advertisements, posters, banners as well as mobile video display signs statewide.

Police departments apply for ...

MILLTOWN, NJ - Boro residents may encounter traffic delays in the upcoming weeks of August and early September due to roadwork in the area of South Main Street and Ryders Lane. A Nixle advisory released on August 18 by the Milltown Police Department cautioned residents to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time in the impacted areas on the dates that the work is to be completed by the ...

MILLTOWN, NJ - With August speeding by, it's time to start thinking about fall sports for the kids. The Milltown Recreation Department's soccer season is on the horizon, starting on Saturday, September 16 and running through Saturday, November 4. Parents can choose from four programs that include the Fundamental Fours and two levels that incorporate players ages kindergarten through ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Soccer Club's registration for the fall recreational season is open for children ages four through 12. Children from area towns are welcome to join the club, which features a youth, junior, senior and premier level. The club does not impose residency restrictions and the price is the same regardless of whether or not the player is a Spotswood resident. Fees from ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Both the Spotswood High School boys and girls cross country teams had successful seasons last year. The boys finished with a 7-1 overall record while the girls closed out the season with a 7-2 record. Head coach, Roland D'Orvilliers is looking to build on last year's triumphs for the upcoming 2017 cross country season. Coach D as his runners call him has been at the helm ...