Category: Independent News
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Smith passes the baton to Hall
New Middletownmayor outlines goalsfor year ahead BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer New Middletown mayor outlines goals for year ahead BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer Newly elected mayor Thomas Hall will spend his first full term in office concentrating on "new sources of revenue and belt-tightening measures." In his address at Sunday’s Middletown Township Committee…
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38-0 Senate vote approves environmental prosecutor
A bill sponsored by Senate President and Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey and Sen. Ellen Karcher (D-Monmouth and Mercer) to create a statewide Office of the Environmental Prosecutor in order to pursue legal action against criminals who violate environmental laws in New Jersey was recently approved by the Senate by a vote of 38-0. The…
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Easing traffic in a roundabout way
Engineer proposes circle-like intersection at Brookdale entrance BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Middletown is considering installing a roundabout to reduce traffic and accidents in front of Brookdale Community College. Shown above is the entrance to the college along Newman Springs Road (Route 520.) Whatever you do,…
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Girl Scouts will collect cell phones to raise funds
For years, the Girl Scouts have been associated with cookie sales when it comes to fund-raisers. Soon, you can add cell phone donations to that category. American Cellular Donation Organization (ACDO), a nonprofit organization based in Michigan, has announced that the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts will launch a used cell phone collection drive in…
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Councilman loses battle with cancer
Borough hall service today for Matawan BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer Joseph “Joe P” Penniplede, a five-term Matawan borough councilman, lost his battle with cancer at home Sunday at age 59. “He was a good friend and a good councilman,” Mayor Robert Clifton said. “He will be sorely missed not only…
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Therapist offers class for Hypnotism Day
Rosemary Conte opened Matawan BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer Rosemary Conte MATAWAN — Hypnotherapist Rosemary Conte says she has always been interested in the brain, hypnosis and helping people. That is why 15 years ago, she opened Hypnosis for Change, Matawan, her own business in which she uses the powers of…
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RAINE finishes up strong holiday drive
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer More than 90 bicycles were given to area children for the holidays, courtesy of RAINE, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping those less fortunate, especially during the holiday season. At right, students from Raritan High School make time last week to help wrap gifts for area…
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Ex-administrator gets $25,000 in settlement
Bruce Hilling sued Matawan Borough for wrongful termination BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer MATAWAN — Ex-Borough Administrator Bruce Hilling will receive $25,241 as part of the settlement for his wrongful termination lawsuit against the borough. The Borough Council authorized the payment when it voted to approve the payment of bills at…
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Brookdale ‘Praxis’ tests slated to begin Jan. 12
The office of business and community development at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer prospective teachers review classes for the Praxis II tests beginning in January. Four test programs will be available: middle school science, elementary education — content knowledge, middle school mathematics and middle school social studies. “Review for the Praxis…
