Category: Independent News

  • Aberdeen man charged with aggravated arson

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer ABERDEEN — A township man was charged with aggravated arson after a fire at an acquaintance’s house caused interior and exterior damage. Township police arrested and charged Robert Lee Hayes, 25, of Nathan Court, with aggravated arson and criminal mischief in connection with the fire. Police…

  • Consultant hired to raise funds for 9/11 memorial

    By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer A fund-raiser has been hired to help raise the $850,000 needed for the county’s memorial to local victims of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks. Jennifer Anderson, an independent consultant based in Monmouth Beach, was chosen from a field of three candidates who responded to a request…

  • Keyport police win DARE competition

    KEYPORT — No one in the country could DARE to beat the Keyport Police Department. The Keyport DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) van won first place in the specialty vehicle class at the National DARE competition held in Atlantic City June 23-26, Keyport Police Chief Theodore Gajewski said. The 1996 Ford Windstar and a 1990…

  • Animal groups save dogs from Aberdeen house

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Citing irresponsibility, animal agencies removed 15 dogs from a township residence. The dogs were removed in early July from the care of Linda and Jennifer Craney, Lorraine Drive, said Stuart Goldman, chief humane law enforcement officer for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention…

  • Aberdeen ordinances address parking woes, set limitations

    Correspondent By Erin Romanski VERONICA YANKOWSKI A view at 10:30 a.m. July 11 of the Aberdeen ShopRite parking lot which doubles as a commuter lot during the week. ABERDEEN — The Township Council addressed two parking ordinances at its July 1 meeting. Mayor David Sobel presented ordinances 11-2003 and 12-2003 to the council during a…

  • Bill would prohibit polling in schools on Election Day

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Township Committee members seemed perplexed about the reason for state Senate Bill No. 2516 which if enacted into law as written would prohibit the use of schools as polling places in any election. Although committee members passed a resolution opposing the bill, they…

  • New middle school prin­cipal area native

    By elaine van develdeStaff Writer New middle school prin­cipal area native By elaine van develde Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI John De Genito, the new Hazlet Middle School principal, poses Monday next to the school’s marquee welcoming him. HAZLET — He’s been called to the principal’s office — again. This time it’s on familiar territory that…

  • Chief offers tips for backyard pool safety

    Middletown Township Police Chief John Pollinger urges residents to follow a few rules to avoid potential tragedy with the advent of summer and the use of backyard pools. Each summer, the department responds to several drownings or severe injury calls as a direct result of individuals disregarding accepted safety procedures for home swimming pools. The…

  • Quick Chek to beef up business corridor soon

    By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — A familiar spot in town is being transformed. Going from empty to fast food and gas, the tract on the corner of Route 36 and Poole Avenue that formerly housed the Sunbird recreational vehicle shop will soon be home to a Quick…