Category: Independent News

  • Ferry service falls behind in payments

    N.Y. Fast Ferry on the fast track to ending commuter serviceto Keyport By maura dowginStaff Writer N.Y. Fast Ferry on the fast track to ending commuter service to Keyport By maura dowgin Staff Writer New York Fast Ferry is a month behind in its lease with Keyport for the use of the fishing pier and…

  • School board approves non-union guidelines

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Despite the arguments of some members that the district should wait for the new superintendent of schools to arrive, the Board of Education approved employment guidelines for nonunion employees. The 7-2 vote in favor of the measure came at its Dec. 18 meeting. Objecting…

  • Cleared cop still out of work

    Administrative hearingto be held before he is put back on the job By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Administrative hearing to be held before he is put back on the job By elaine van develde Staff Writer Middletown police Patrolman Christian J. Cofone may have been cleared in court of date rape charges lodged by two…

  • Dec. power surge damages school items

    By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer KEYPORT— Both Central School and Keyport High School were damaged as a result of a power surge on Dec. 27. Computers, light fixtures and the fire protection warning system were all badly damaged, said David A. Winter, business administrator and board secretary. "You can’t have the…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Molly, with her owner, Lisa Hettler, receives a rabies shot from Dr. Henry Ferris at Holmdel’s Department of Public Works garage on Jan. 11.

  • Developers dispute town’s zoning change

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer ABERDEEN — A couple of realty companies may sue the township over zoning limitations. The companies have objected to zoning limits made by the Township Council and the Planning Board. J.J.R. Realty Capital Group Inc. of Matawan, and J.V. Homebuilders Inc. of Oceanport dispute changes made…

  • School honors Arendt with new TV studio

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A district looking to fight through its own turmoil celebrated the accomplishments of a beloved Board of Education and community member who fought to bring the school district together. District administrators, board members, staff, Parent Faculty Association (PFA) members and students met at High…

  • Sasso honored by Holmdel Drug and Alcohol Alliance

    The Holmdel Drug and Alcohol Alliance recently honored police Lt. Leonard Sasso of the Holmdel Police Department for his dedication, service, and coordination of the Alliance for 12 years, and as a leader of the Holmdel Drug and Alcohol Committee since 1974. Sheila Gilstein, alliance chairperson, commented, "Lt. Sasso has been an educator, advocate for…

  • GOP: Dems not making effort to be bipartisan

    Committee By maura dowginStaff Writer GOP: Dems not making effort to be bipartisan By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Township Committee’s new Democratic majority may be up against a Wall during the upcoming year — Republican Commit-teeman Terence Wall, that is. For the first time in three decades, the Democrats took control of…