Category: Independent News
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Schools: To ignore bias exists invites trouble
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer On the heels of bias crimes allegedly committed by five Middletown teens, area school administrators are reiterating their lack of tolerance for intolerance. Because the hate crimes were allegedly committed by teens from Middletown High School North, school officials are seeking ways to drive…
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Shuttle bus from Freehold to train station set to roll
MARLBORO — A new shuttle bus may help ease parking and traffic problems around the Matawan and Aberdeen area, and provide Bayshore residents with a direct path to Freehold. The Marlboro Township Council voted July 17 to authorize an interlocal services agreement with Monmouth County, allowing for a six-month pilot commuter shuttle bus program to…
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Committee OKs campaign finance reform ordinance
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Local politicians may see some political contributions drop now that campaign finance reform has reached the township. At its July 28 meeting, the Township Committee passed an ordinance by a 4-0 vote placing more restrictions on the amount of money professionals looking to be…
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Red Cross offers hurricane season precautions
The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, Tinton Falls, wishes to inform the public that hurricane season is approaching, and it is vital to keep our families safe by preparing for hurricane season before it even starts. Families should establish a personal evacuation plan and identify ahead of time where to go if…
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Arrest made in series of Bayshore burglaries
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Arrest made in series of Bayshore burglaries By elaine van develde Staff Writer A Kearny man was arrested and faces burglary and theft charges in connection with a rash of break-ins along the Bayshore last month. Joseph Cuccolo, 24, 285 Maple St., Kearny, was arrested by Middletown police July 18…
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Mid-Monmouth Babe Ruth stars fall in Regional final
By tim morrisStaff Writer By tim morris Staff Writer Pitching and defense carried the Mid-Monmouth Babe Ruth 16-year-old all-stars all the way to the finals of the Mid-Atlantic Regional. But when those two elements went sour for just one inning, it was enough to knock them out of the tournament, played in Clinton, Md. Leading…
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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…
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Strathmore has solid day at county championships
Strong showings by several competitors helped the host Strathmore Swim & Tennis Club to a fourth-place overall finish in the Monmouth County Swimming Championships. Nick Tupper won the backstroke competition for 13-14-year-olds, and the 13-18-year-old 200-meter freestyle relay team, comprised of Tupper, Nick Demetrios, Nolan Doyle and Nick Williams, also took first place to propel…
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Library adds marquis, new drop box for patrons
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — Life was recently made a little more convenient for library-goers. A marquis was added to the front lawn of the Hazlet Township library, part of the Monmouth County Library system, and a drop box was placed in the parking lot. "We’ve never…
