Category: Independent News

  • GOP candidate wins seat

    By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — The second time was a charm for Republican candidate Tracey Maffiore. She won a three-year seat on the township’s governing body in the Nov. 5 election. Last year she lost to Democratic incumbent and former Mayor Michael Christopher by less than 50…

  • Board of Ed. closes Indian Hill classroom

    By maura dowginStaff Writer Board of Ed. closes Indian Hill classroom By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Room 4 at Indian Hill School was closed last week following a memo from the township Board of Health to the Board of Education warning of possible mold problems in the classroom. Parents of the fourth-graders who…

  • Area ferry service competition heats up

    New ferry boat soonto replace fishing boatin Keyport By maura dowgin & Elaine Van DeveldeStaff Writers New ferry boat soon to replace fishing boat in Keyport ELAINE VAN DEVELDE The fishing boat The Suzi Girl ferries commuters to Manhattan from Keyport Monday morning. NY Fast Ferry said it is expecting a new ferry any day…

  • New Highlands bridge price set at $70 million

    DOT official expectsconstruction to start in 2005, last 2 1/2 years By Sherry conohanStaff Writer DOT official expects construction to start in 2005, last 2 1/2 years By Sherry conohan Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Highlands is expected to replace the present Highlands-Sea Bright drawbridge with a 30-foot fixed span. HIGHLANDS — Those long waits on…

  • House-decorating, costume winners announced

    The winners of the Hazlet Recreation Department "Halloween House Decorating Contest" have been announced, with 21 Clover Drive named the first-place winner. Placing second was 20 Franciscan Way, with third place going to Helfrich Lane, and fourth awarded to 2 Bucknell Drive. Honorable mentions went to 5 Crescent Place, 5 and 7 Carriage Road, 5…

  • Middletown township clerk files sexual harassment suit

    Mayor calls suita frivolouspolitical ploy By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Mayor calls suit a frivolous political ploy By elaine van develde Staff Writer Rosa Garcia A lawsuit with allegations of sexual harassment has been filed against Middletown Mayor Patrick W. Parkinson and other local officials by the municipal clerk. As Township Clerk Rosa Garcia sees…

  • Board members worry over possible conflict

    Applicants for schoolschief narrowed down to two candidates By josh davidsonStaff Writer Applicants for schools chief narrowed down to two candidates By josh davidson Staff Writer Now that the number of candidates to fill the superintendent of schools position has been narrowed to two, some Board of Education members are questioning a possible conflict of…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY Keyport’s J.J. Bedle looks for some running room against Rumson on Saturday, as the Red Raiders won a thriller, 34-29, to claim their fourth division championship in five years. For story, see page sports section.

  • Hostile work environment suit filed by four officers

    Chief says suit hasno merit, township actions are aboveboard By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Chief says suit has no merit, township actions are aboveboard By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Months after an incident involving horse manure, nasty letters and accusations, four township police officers have filed a federal hostile work environment lawsuit…