Category: Independent Calendar

  • Hazlet fire under investigation

    BILL MARSH Firefighters examine the remains of a strip mall at Route 36 and Poole Avenue in Hazlet, which was gutted by fire Thursday night. HAZLET — An abandoned strip mall at Poole Avenue and Route 36 became the site of a massive blaze in the township Thursday night, which is currently under investigation by…

  • Poricy’s Park children’s programs to begin Jan. 7

    Poricy’s Park children’s programs to begin Jan. 7 Poricy Park, Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will offer several children’s programs this winter beginning with "Babes in the Woods" for children ages 18 months-3 years (with parent). The class will be held Jan. 7, 14 and 28 and Feb. 4, 11 and 25 from 9:45-11 a.m. or…

  • Resident upset about Route 36 bakery noise

    Staff Writer By elaine van develde MIDDLETOWN — The pounding of early morning bakery noise has pressure-cooked one resident’s patience, culminating in a public plea, and what he hopes will end up being a more positive solution to the problem. The resident, Robert Stefanski, of the North Middletown section of the township, got his bakery…

  • Bridges program seeks help for Jan. 23 sorting

    Bridges program seeks help for Jan. 23 sorting The Bridges program of the Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main St., is seeking individuals to assist with sorting of clothing and food Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. The group will make its monthly run to distribute food and clothing to the homeless in New York City Jan.…

  • Nursing recruitment brunch slated for Jan. 16

    Nursing recruitment brunch slated for Jan. 16 Bayshore Community Health Services, Holmdel, will hold a recruitment brunch for nursing personnel Jan. 16 from 9 a.m.-noon at Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel. All acute care registered nurses, new graduates and certified nursing assistants are welcome, and there are currently openings on all shifts.…

  • Explanation called for on dredging proposal

    Explanation called for on dredging proposal U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) and Cindy Zipf, executive director of Clean Ocean Action, last week called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide further information on the maintenance dredging proposal from Port Imperial Co. Located on the Hudson River in Weehawken, the proposal seeks to…

  • Holmdel student raises funds for WTC families

    Jim Bourque, executive director of United Way of Monmouth County, accepts a donations to the September 11th Fund from Holmdel High School student Leigh Scheps and her mother, Lynn Scheps. In the aftermath of the World Trade Center tragedy, Holmdel High School sophomore Leigh Scheps felt the need to do more than just talk about…

  • BLOOPERS ADELE YOUNG Rich chocolate mouse won’t play hickey

    BLOOPERS ADELE YOUNG Rich chocolate mouse won’t play hickey Although it’s always fun to compile the list of "bloopers" that almost made it into one of our 10 Greater Media Newspapers’ publications, it’s especially nice to have some lightheartedness this year. For those unfamiliar with this annual tradition, the editors and staff at Greater Media…

  • Public hearings on Transit fare hikes set for Jan. 2

    Public hearings on Transit fare hikes set for Jan. 2 The NJ Transit Board of Directors has authorized public hearings to be held next week in support of a six-year fare policy initiative to help the corporation address a growing budget shortfall — including a 10 percent increase in fares on trains, buses and the…