Category: Independent News
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Memorial to be dedicated on anniversary of 9/11
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Memorial to be dedicated on anniversary of 9/11 By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — They will remember. Two years after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, township officials will dedicate the recently completed Middletown Township World Trade Center…
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Council OKs LOSAP as referendum on November ballot
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council pledged its support of an incentive program to boost municipal volunteer firefighter recruitment efforts. At its Aug. 19 meeting, the council approved an ordinance that will put a referendum for a Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) for municipal volunteer firefighters…
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Borough begins parking limit efforts
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — In response to traffic problems near Lake Lefferts, the Borough Council may limit parking in the area. At a recent meeting, the council introduced revisions to its no parking ordinance to prohibit parking at a circle on Washington Avenue near Lake Lefferts and extend…
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Defense of former mayor questioned
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Democratic candidate for Township Committee is questioning why the taxpayers must fund the defense of Township Committeeman Patrick Parkinson against sexual harassment charges in court. In October 2002, Township Clerk Rosa Crowley filed a suit against Parkinson and the township in…
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Military, local government join forces to stop abuse
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer COLTS NECK — A new partnership providing support for domestic violence victims is the first of its kind in the state, and is expected to benefit township residents and local military personnel. A crisis intervention team for domestic violence victims was unveiled at a press conference…
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CBA teacher charged in Ocean Grove murder
Authorities may seek death penalty in case By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer A Latin teacher at Christian Brothers Academy, charged with the brutal murder of an Ocean Grove woman, may face the death penalty. Matthew Dailey, 30, of Millbrook Road, Brick, was arrested and charged with one count of…
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Developers of proposed building want to be ‘good neighbors’
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — A new office building is being proposed for Palmer Avenue between Route 35 and Middle Road. The plans for the proposed office are for a two-story building, preferably with white siding and black shutters, said William R. Miller III, architect for the project, whose…
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MARK KSENIAK Clad in matching Hawaiian shirts, Fred Simmons, Vic Puma and Marco Gueli, who are the musical group the Fireflies, perform at Hazlet’s first summer concert in Veteran’s Park, Union Avenue, Saturday.
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Township police resurrect K-9 program with Memphis
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Hazlet’s new police dog, Memphis, takes a minute to bond with his partner, Patrolman Kevin Geoghan. HAZLET — The township police department is going to the dogs — again. In an effort to bring back its K-9 program, police have acquired…
