Category: Independent News
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Man busted in store bathroom
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Man busted in store bathroom By elaine van develde Staff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A township man was charged with attempting to rob the Drug Fair last week. Richard Castles Jr., 31, 2 White St., Middletown, was arrested and charged at 10:01 p.m. May 23…
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New sidewalks part of face lift around station
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — Those traversing the area of the revamped train station will soon be able to do so on sidewalks. Holmdel Road, where the train station sits, will be lined with sidewalks by the end of summer or fall. After securing both state and…
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Boro Council reviews rental ordinance
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — The borough has put its rental ordinance on hold. The council introduced the ordinance establishing rental regulations and requiring landlord licensing at its April 1 meeting, but wants to review the application fees it would charge. Proposed licensing fees are $500 the first year…
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Road revamp of roads to get under way
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The township is paving the way to smoother roads. With the advent of its $1.9 million 2003 capital improvement program, contracts were awarded at the May 19 Township Committee meeting to reconstruct and resurface roads. Resurfacing projects will include streets throughout the…
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Middletown considers county road problem
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — In light of complaints and casualties, officials want people to take it slow on Swimming River Road. The Township Committee passed a resolution May 19 requesting the county look into a speed limit reduction from 40 mph to 35 mph on the…
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New home planned for Public Works Dept.
By maura dowginStaff Writer New home planned for Public Works Dept. By maura dowgin Staff Writer KEYPORT — The borough is planning to give the Public Works Department a permanent home. A new public works facility is being planned for the corner of Rollo Place and Chingarora Avenue. The Borough Council introduced an ordinance May…
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Township may regulate political sign placement
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Politicians and their backers may need to be careful where they place political signs in the township in the future. Local officials are considering a new law regulating the placement of political signs in the township. There is no law regulating where signs can…
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Swim club is looking to improve business
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Swim club is looking to improve business By elaine van develde Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY The Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club opened May 24 to teaming rain and no patronage. Township officials are trying to beef up membership in the club which has fallen over the past couple of years.…
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Condo plan changes may include some townhouses
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer KEYPORT— Controversial condominiums are being replaced with proposed townhouses. "We’ve gone back to our planner and architect to see what would make sense [for Keyport]," said Eric Witmondt, a representative from Woodmont Properties, located in Parsippany. Two plans are being proposed for the corner of First…
