Category: Independent News
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Residents disapprove of Lake Lefferts project
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — Residents living near Lake Lefferts voiced opposition to the Borough Council over planned improvements to the Lake Lefferts area. Matawan officials met with area residents July 31 to discuss fears of potential problems that may be caused by increased lake use as a result…
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Matawan considers LOSAP for volunteers
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — With the majority of its firefighters having over 20 years of experience, borough fire officials hope a state incentive program will encourage new volunteers to join when its veterans leave. On Aug. 6, the Borough Council introduced an ordinance that may bring the Length…
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Reduced skate park hours considered
Officials hope to send message that they won By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A few months after the opening of the township’s first skate park, officials are seeking to curb hours of operation, risky behavior and noise. The park, which sits on less than an acre of…
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Paint and window design business moves to Rt. 34
By josh davidsonStaff Writer Paint and window design business moves to Rt. 34 JOSH DAVIDSON Miller Paint & Window Design, Route 34, Matawan, used to exist inside Harris Hardware on Main Street, Matawan. By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — A famous Main Street hardware store is closed, but a shop that existed inside of…
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Township secures funds to buy nursery property
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The township is moving closer to purchasing F&F Nursery. The Township Committee introduced a $7.2 million bond ordinance ensuring the committee will have enough money to purchase F&F Nursery, the 170-acre property located on the corner of Roberts and Crawfords Corner roads, once a…
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Boro seeks extension to further examine fed plan
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer KEYPORT— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning work on the Union Beach flood plain that may affect the surrounding communities. The corps is accepting public comment on the extensive project until Aug. 15, but Mayor John Merla wants that deadline extended. Keyport is requesting…
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Developer donates bus to senior center
By maura dowginStaff Writer Developer donates bus to senior center By maura dowgin Staff Writer MAURA DOWGIN Wendy Tooker, director of the Keyport Senior Center, steps down from the bus donated to the center by Kara Homes on Aug. 7. KEYPORT — Senior citizens in the borough will be riding in style from now on.…
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Dissolution of sewerage authority delayed again
Public hearing brings strong argumentsfor and against By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Public hearing brings strong arguments for and against By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — The public and political factions have made their pleas, but the state has not yet issued a decision on disbanding the township’s sewerage authority. The great debate…
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Application for town center still in limbo
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — New plans for a town center may be in the township’s Planning Department, but the jury is still out on whether those plans are compliant with zoning regulations. In its third attempt to get a plan for its controversial $150 million town…
