Category: Independent News
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Chamber to close after five decades of work
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer KEYPORT— After more than 50 years of service to the community, the Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Keyport Area is closing its doors this weekend. "It’s the passing of an era," said Sidney Becnel, president of the Chamber for the past three years. The Chamber…
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Master plan bringing changes to township
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — In an effort to become the master of its own land use fate, township officials have begun introducing ordinances reflecting changes recommended by the new master plan. The master plan, unanimously approved by the Planning Board in late January, casts an image…
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Antarctic journey offers life lessons to Brick resident
Brookdale instructorTom Cioppa spent five weeks on research trip By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Brookdale instructor Tom Cioppa spent five weeks on research trip By karl vilacoba Staff Writer Cioppa (r) with fellow researcher Byron Adams stayed at McMurdo Station during his five-week trip. BRICK — If the Antarctica Hotel opens in the years ahead, Brick…
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Students rally for teacher following his resignation
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — Thinking that their teacher had been fired, students spoke out in favor of a Matawan Regional High School teacher whose resignation was accepted at last week’s Board of Education meeting. Robert Dougherty, a physics and science teacher at Matawan Regional High School, submitted his…
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Environmental Commission sends message on drains
New plaques to remind passers-by that the drains are not for garbage By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — Storm drains are not sewers. That is the message the township’s Environmental Commission wants to send with the placement of new plaques on storm drains throughout town. The plaques, to…
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Train station plans on track
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer It’s all aboard for passengers at Hazlet’s revamped train station. The station’s refurbishment is complete and it was officially reopened Tuesday afternoon. "A new Hazlet hub into New York City is finally on the map," Township Administrator Margaret Margiotta said. "It is finally a…
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Council honors volunteers with recognition awards
The Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc., Farmingdale, recently bestowed honors on several local volunteers at its "Adult Recognition Awards Ceremony" in late April. Pat Rise, Holmdel, earned the Thanks II Badge. Rise has been a contributor to the council for several years, and is currently a service unit manager for Girl Scouts in Holmdel,…
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Board considers tennis courts
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The state’s defending high school boys’ tennis champions want the Board of Education to fix the district’s tennis courts. The coach and parents of the district’s boys’ and girls’ varsity tennis teams of Holmdel High School went before the board at its May 14…
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Old Bridge Dem chairman to challenge Kyrillos in Senate
By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Contending that state Sen. Joseph M. Kyrillos (R-13) has neglected to serve his constituents in the township and Monmouth County’s Bayshore region, Old Bridge resident and Democratic Municipal Chairman William E. Flynn has announced he will challenge the three-term incumbent for…
