Giving Back

HELMETTA, NJ - Memorial Day marks the passing of members of the armed forces that died during service. The holiday was originally called Decoration Day and began in 1868, following the conclusion on the American Civil War. Unlike in past years, there were not any parades or fanfare because of the coronavirus pandemic, but that did not mean the meaning behind Memorial Day was not remembered by ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - For the first time since Memorial Day became a federal holiday, the borough did not hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Memorial Day marks the passing of members of the armed forces that died during service. Initially, the holiday was called Decoration Day and began in 1868, following the conclusion on the American Civil ...

HELMETTA, NJ - Borough Mayor Chris Slavicek did not want to let Memorial Day 2020 pass without remembering the meaning behind the day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday, marking the passing of members of the armed forces that died during service. Initially, the holiday was called Decoration Day and began in 1868, following the conclusion on the American Civil War. It is also the unofficial start ...

HELMETTA, NJ - Borough Mayor Chris Slavicek has been recognizing Helmetta's Hometown Heroes during the past few weeks. On Saturday, he gave a shoutout to the residents of the borough that have joined together to support frontline workers. He recognized the many Helmetta residents have been sewing masks, donating meals and helping neighbors in need. The mayor is also asking the Helmetta ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood PTA is seeking photographs from Spotswood School District parents showing their distance learning experiences. The PTA would like to use the photos as a part of a special video thanking the parents who suddenly found themselves home schooling their children when remote learning became the new normal in mid-March. Parents wishing to share photographs of their distance ...

HELMETTA, NJ - Ed Schapley is better known as Officer Ed to Spotswood School District students. He is the Spotswood School District's Resource Officer and works with students through the DARE and LEAD programs in addition to being the district's safety officer. Schapley has been an officer with the Spotswood Police Department for the past 25 years. The SPD sergeant is Thursday's ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood PTA was awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award for the second straight year this spring. The prestigious award is bestowed upon organizations that work hard serving both the school district and the community.

"The President's Volunteer Service Award is conferred upon organizations that have done an outstanding job of serving their community ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Sangeetha Rai and Pinky Shah decided back in April that they needed to do something to give local restaurants a boost and help those struggling financially because of the coronavirus shutdown. Their "Dinner is on Us" initiative was born. Rai and Shah partnered with Gennaros and Nunzios in Spotswood and Romeos in Jamesburg to provide meals. Their first time out, the pair ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Many residents have been clearing out closets during the coronavirus shutdown and the Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse program wants gently used clothing and more for their upcoming Clothing Drive on Saturday, May 16 at 350 Dunhams Corner Road from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donated items will be distributed to families in need throughout New Jersey.

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HELMETTA, NJ - Ronald Dzingleski is the current Helmetta Borough Council President. He is a longtime borough resident. His family has lived in Helmetta for generations. As a youngster, Dzingleski attended school in Helmetta at the Borough Hall. Since 1986, Dzingleski has worked in the grocery industry. Today, he is a manager for Stop & Shop supermarkets. The coronavirus pandemic has placed ...