Category: Independent News
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Matawan officials respond to train station letter
By josh davidsonStaff Writer Matawan officials respond to train station letter By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — Borough officials disagreed with a letter sent out by Aberdeen officials to its residents detailing its ideas for redevelopment of the Aberdeen-Matawan train station. The letter, "Station Plaza Moves Forward: An Open Letter to the Community," was…
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Township considers clustering to preserve open space
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Clusters may be coming to town. The Township Committee is investigating clustering as a new way to preserve open space while building new homes. The committee authorized Frank Banisch, township planner, to continue researching clustering homes together on properties in order to keep larger…
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Boro Council addresses water service drain
By maura dowginStaff Writer Boro Council addresses water service drain By maura dowgin Staff Writer KEYPORT — The Borough Council is one step closer to unloading the municipal water and sewer system. The governing body is putting the water and sewer system out to bid. The council voted unanimously to accept bid proposals at its…
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FEMA investigating ferry operator’s bills
Effect on Belfordremains to be seen By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Effect on Belford remains to be seen By elaine van develde Staff Writer When it came to a ferry service out of Middletown, one foe cried fraud and the feds came. That foe is staunch opponent Robert Riker, Rumson, a transportation consultant and retired…
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MARK KSENIAK The family of a U.S. Marine, Carol (l-r), Patricia and Kresten Low Marchese, showed their support for the troops in Iraq by attending a rally at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown on Sunday.
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Council OKs $1.2 million to furnish new building
Furnishings increase total Keyport municipal building bill by 25 percent By maura dowginStaff Writer Council OKs $1.2 million to furnish new building Furnishings increase total Keyport municipal building bill by 25 percent By maura dowgin Staff Writer Keyport is looking to spend $1.2 million to furnish and equip the new municipal building. The additional bonded…
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Organizations focus on fighting predatory drugs
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HAZLET — Rape prevention is the focus of three organizations working together to stop the violent crime. 180, Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, is joining forces with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) to teach people to protect…
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Flags to celebrate troop support
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Flags to celebrate troop support By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — Support for the U.S. troops is flying high. Township officials are set to make a show of that support by posting flags on one of its main roads. The Township Committee unanimously authorized at its April 22…
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Police nab suspect in purse snatching
By josh davidson & maura dowginStaff Writers Police nab suspect in purse snatching By josh davidson & maura dowgin Staff Writers MATAWAN — Local police teamwork brought in a suspect accused of area purse snatchings and burglaries. John Edward Kuhlmeier III, 33, Fredwood Place, Matawan, was arrested and charged with robbery, theft and assault April…
