Category: Independent News

  • Board to vote tonight on Witmer’s contract

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Board of Education will vote tonight on a contract with incoming Superintendent David L. Witmer. The length of the contract, said Witmer, will be three and a half years, with the possibility of a renewal. Witmer, who is superintendent of schools in East…

  • New ordinance protects township’s streams

    By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — A new ordinance restricting construction near streams and steep slopes was recently passed by the Township Committee. The governing body approved the measure by a 3–2 vote at its Nov. 25 meeting. The ordinance, which went into effect Dec. 4, states that stream corridor…

  • Group proclaims game ready for the masses

    Engineers marketing By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer DAWNMARIE SANNWALDT The creators of Proclaim! play their game at the East Brunswick home of Raj Kittur last week. From left, are Joe Pisano, Scott Sayers, Kittur and Bob Henderson. Scott Sayers stares thoughtfully at the clue card. With a clever grin, he folds…

  • ‘Heroine’ helps student nab district spelling bee title

    By maura dowginStaff Writer ‘Heroine’ helps student nab district spelling bee title By maura dowgin Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Rebecca Hinkle and Alexa Cavaseno participate in the spelling bee at Keyport Central School on Dec. 12. KEYPORT— The winner of the Central School spelling bee will go to Monmouth University, West Long Branch, to participate…

  • Lawmakers supporting Amber Alert

    By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A representative from Sen. Joseph M. Kyrillos Jr.’s (R-13) office said a bill in support of a system to alert residents of missing-child cases will be signed by Gov. James E. McGreevey. "We’re expecting him to sign the bill at any time," Jeff Spatola,…

  • Region’s growth cited as prime reason for rail line

    MOM supportershave their say atNJ Transit meeting By dave benjaminStaff Writer Region’s growth cited as prime reason for rail line MOM supporters have their say at NJ Transit meeting By dave benjamin Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Supporters of a plan that would bring passenger rail service to western Monmouth County urged NJ Transit to…

  • Borough officials hear testimony on condos

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer Borough officials hear testimony on condos By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — Borough officials met with a group of developers about the possibility of building 132 cluster-style, multifamily, condominium units on a portion of property fronting Freneau Avenue near Mill Road. Planners representing American Property Development Group, LLC, of Iselin…

  • Council praises soccer team

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council recognized the first Matawan Regional High School boys’ soccer team in history to win a state tournament game. The council presented a proclamation at its Dec. 3 meeting to the team, which had not reached the state tournament since 1987. "I…

  • Super Stop & Shop store opens in Aberdeen

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer Super Stop & Shop store opens in Aberdeen PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Customers at the Stop & Shop, on the corner of Lloyd Road and Route 34, in Aberdeen, can stop for a snack at the Dunkin’ Donuts, located inside the store. By josh davidson Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The new…