Category: Independent Calendar
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Council moves to repeal bulk-item pickup fees
Staff Writer By darlene diebold KEYPORT — In keeping with its campaign promise, the new Republican Borough Council majority voted 5-0 last week to introduce an ordinance repealing appliance and bulk-item curbside pickup fees. Democratic Councilman Bob Bergen, who has opposed such action in the past, was absent from the Jan. 1 reorganization meeting. A…
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Man robbed at gunpoint in Ken Gardens apartments
ABERDEEN — Two gunmen burst into an apartment at Ken Gardens last week and robbed a male resident while his young daughter and girlfriend hid in the bedroom. The incident occurred about 1:24 a.m. Jan. 2. The apartment complex is located at 400 Matawan Ave. The 23-year-old man was leaving his apartment to get a…
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Holmdel man charged with eluding police Sat.
Holmdel man charged with eluding police Sat. HOLMDEL — A 26-year-old township man was arrested Saturday afternoon after leading police on an approximately 4-mile chase, according to police. Arturo Pacheco, El Camino Court, allegedly fled the scene following a motor vehicle stop at 1:25 p.m. on Van Schoick Road and, in the course of the…
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County GOP chair faces DWI charge
LONG BRANCH — The chairman of the Monmouth County Republican Party is facing charges of driving while intoxicated. William F. Dowd, 59, of Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, was charged with driving while intoxicated after being stopped for a motor vehicle infraction, according to Long Branch police department officials. He also was charged with reckless driving,…
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MSEP to offer two new courses for adults
The Matawan Student Enrichment Program (MSEP) located at Lloyd Road School, Aberdeen, will offer two new courses to its curriculum for adults. Massage therapy will be taught by Andria Squitieri, and a yoga course will be given by instructor Basha Alade. Three additional courses in the curriculum are cardio kickboxing, jazz/country western line dancing, and…
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Brush & Palette Art Guild to hold meeting Jan. 15
Brush & Palette Art Guild to hold meeting Jan. 15 The Brush & Palette Art Guild of Keyport will hold a business meeting Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at the James Cullen Building, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call (732) 264-3853.
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Republicans vow not to steamroll over minority Party back in power in Keyport after seven-year absence
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Republicans vow not to steamroll over minority Party back in power in Keyport after seven-year absence KEYPORT — A large crowd turned out on New Year’s Day to watch the local Republicans take back the Borough Council after seven years in the minority. With their family members by their sides,…
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Holmdel Kiwanis host Christmas party for kids
The Holmdel Kiwanis Foundation recently hosted a Christmas party for children from the American Cancer Society, Shrewsbury’s "Days Away Program"; St. Claire Home for Children, Neptune; and Hand in Hand Nursery, Long Branch (sponsored by the Junior League of Monmouth County). The party was held at the Holmdel Senior Center. Present was the Kiwanis Poster…
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CILU annual meeting, ‘potluck’ supper Feb. 7
CILU annual meeting, ‘potluck’ supper Feb. 7 The Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU), Holmdel, will hold its annual meeting and "potluck" supper Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the senior/community center on Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel. There is no charge and all Holmdel residents and families that support CILU’s work are welcome to attend.…
