Category: Independent News
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FARRAH MAFFAI Margaret Boswell, Keyport, laughs during honoree speeches at the banquet dinner celebrating the 110th anniversary of the Second Baptist Church of Keyport at Garden Manor in Aberdeen on Sunday.
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Fatal accidents claim lives of two area men
Neither of the crashvictims waswearing seat belt By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Neither of the crash victims was wearing seat belt By elaine van develde Staff Writer Tragedies came in twos last week. Within two days, two fatal car crashes in Middletown claimed the lives of two area residents. The accidents, which occurred on Friday…
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Dog missing after burglary in borough
By josh davidsonStaff Writer Dog missing after burglary in borough By josh davidson Staff Writer Cocoa (front) MATAWAN — A borough family is hoping to find a dog that has been missing since a recent burglary. Alina Therese reported that she returned to her home at 11 p.m. Aug. 3. to find her Ryers Lane…
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Municipal budget adopted despite late opposition
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — The budget has been adopted but not without political divisions being drawn. At the 11th hour, Republican Township Committee members Michael Sachs and Tracey Maffiore voted against the 2003 municipal budget adoption at the Aug. 5 committee meeting. What the two cited…
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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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Board tries to keep cafeteria workers
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Board of Education is hoping to keep its existing cafeteria workers, despite contracting out its food services. While the district selected Chartwells Educational Dining Services, Monroe, as its food service company at the end of June, all school lunch employees will be given…
