Category: Independent News
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Lyndhurst man arrested in duck killing
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Township police made one arrest in a case involving the beheading of four ducks found on Cliffwood Beach at Lakeshore Drive. Eion Magalias, 31, Lyndhurst, was arrested and charged with animal cruelty on Friday for allegedly taking part in the crime that took place…
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New soccer coach named
HOLMDEL — The school district has a new soccer coach. John Nacarlo was named Holmdel High School’s new varsity soccer coach at the June 11 regular Board of Education meeting. Nacarlo "is an experienced head coach," said Maryanne Peifly, superintendent of schools. "He comes from a family of teachers and coaches." Soccer players and their…
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Police and fire celebrate 75th anniversary
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Saturday, June 14 was a sea of fire and police vehicles showing their pride in Middletown during the 75th anniversary Middletown Police and Fire Department Parade. Middletown’s police and fire departments both celebrated 75 years on the beat Saturday. While the beat…
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Raritan H.S. grads headed for serious fun
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Raritan H.S. grads headed for serious fun By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — They’re fun, focused and headed down a limitless path to success. That is how Raritan High School Principal Colleen Rafter views the 253 students in the graduating class of 2003. "As a class, they are…
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Oyster planting a success
By maura dowgonStaff Writer By maura dowgon Staff Writer Jimmy Tynnan, Highlands, grills up some oysters at the third annual Oyster Gardens Appreciation Day at the Steamboat Dock Museum in Keyport, Saturday, June 14. KEYPORT — Pearls of wisdom were shelled out at the NY/NJ Baykeepers’ Oyster Restoration Festival. The rain did not dampen spirits…
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Town mulls limits on campaign donations
By maura dowginStaff Writer Town mulls limits on campaign donations By maura dowgin Staff Writer Town mulls limits on campaign donations By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Municipal campaign finance reform may be coming to the township. The Township Committee is considering adoption of an ordinance limiting the amount of money a professional firm,…
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Borough gears up for new public works building
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer KEYPORT— The borough is one step closer to building a new municipal public works facility. The Borough Council voted 5-1 in favor of bonding and reallocating funds to erect the $850,000 building at the corner of Rollo Place and Chingarora Avenue. The lone Democrat, Councilman Robert…
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Sewerage Authority might dissolve soon
State report on issuedue July 16 By elaine van develdeStaff Writer State report on issue due July 16 By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — It’s a debate of whether the bowl is half full or half empty. The merit of keeping or disbanding the municipal Sewerage Authority has been a long-standing township controversy.…
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Traffic signal’s bright lights cause nuisance
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — An idea to fix a traffic problem is just a little too bright for one resident. Dennis Brady, of Ravine Drive, is upset that light from traffic signals glares into his house during the night. Brady asked the Borough Council for assistance in toning…
