Category: Independent News
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Town Center hearings on hold; end not in sight
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Town Center hearings on hold; end not in sight By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — While the dispute rages on over the merits of a town center, two very different applications to allow for such a development are in front of the Planning and Zoning boards. The new…
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Vietnam slide show, oral history lecture Jan. 18
Vietnam slide show, oral history lecture Jan. 18 The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a slide show and oral history discussion Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Vietnam Era Education Center, Holmdel. "The Proud Americans: Heavy Artillery in the Vietnam War" will be given by members of the Proud Americans Association.…
