Category: Independent Calendar

  • Host families sought for Friendly Town program

    The Fresh Air Fund, New York City, has begun its Friendly Town program and is seeking host families in Monmouth County to welcome a child from New York City for two weeks this summer. Host families may choose the gender and age of the child, and first time Fresh Air children range between ages 6-12.…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Sheila Paich, Holmdel, receives help with a large branch from Keyport Girl Scout Megan Nicholl, 10, during a Baykeeper-coordinated Clean Ocean Action beach sweep Saturday in Keyport.

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    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Famous standardbred Moni-Maker romps with her first foal during a run at Perretti Farms in Upper Freehold. The filly, who has not been named yet, was sired by Valley Victory.

  • Brookdale to offer course in black literature

    Brookdale to offer course in black literature The English department at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer "African-American Literature" as part of its fall course selections, Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The introductory literature survey course will include selected writings of 20th century black authors such as Langston Hughes, James…

  • Mayor to host chat sessions

    Staff Writer By elaine van develde HAZLET — They won’t be fireside, but new monthly mayor’s chats will be casual with the idea of giving residents a better, less intimidating understanding of local government. Mayor Christopher Cullen will be hosting the chats, dubbed "Talk to the Mayor Night," on every second Wednesday of the month…

  • Board split in electing leaders

    Staff Writer By darlene diebold HOLMDEL — The Board of Education, in last week’s reorganization, split its votes on new board leaders, indicating a possible continued rift. Also at last week’s meeting, former board Vice President Susan Howard was elected president and Rick Misiura vice president, both in 5-4 votes. The three new board members,…

  • Board member annoyed about interview process

    Staff Writer By darlene diebold HOLMDEL — New school board member Elizabeth Allocco has questioned the practice of allowing presidents of parent-teacher groups to participate in district interviews. For the past couple of years, different parent groups have been invited to join the process. In an e-mail to all of the other board members, Allocco…

  • Faith Reformed Church spring flea market May 4

    Faith Reformed Church, Poole Avenue and Middle Road, Hazlet, will hold its annual spring flea market May 4 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Rain date is May 11. Vendor spaces are available for $15 each. For additional information, call (732) 888-0200.

  • Keyport budget passes to delight of school officials

    Staff Writer By darlene diebold KEYPORT — To the delight of school officials, the proposed 2002-03 school budget passed by 82 votes, with 11 percent of the registered voters going to the polls. Incumbents Edward McNamara, 63, 76 Maple Place; Joseph Biagianti, 55, 63 Broad St.; and Karen Christiana-Gunn, 47, 256 Broad St., ran unopposed…