Category: Independent News
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Keyport fires Marrone following theft allegations
Authorities suspect garbagecollector was double-billingKeyport, Keansburg By maura dowginStaff Writer Authorities suspect garbage collector was double-billing Keyport, Keansburg By maura dowgin Staff Writer Keyport dumped Jeffrey Marrone as its contracted garbage collector Monday. Marrone, owner of Marrone Waste Paper and Disposal Inc., is under investigation for double-billing Keyport and Keansburg, Keyport Mayor Kevin Graham said.…
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Prosecutor alerts parents to increasing use of drugs
Prosecutor alerts parents to increasing use of drugs HOLMDEL — Some township parents are a little wiser when it comes to illegal drug use among children, thanks to an informational session sponsored by the Holmdel Drug and Alcohol Alliance. The alliance invited parents to discuss and learn about the problem from Ocean County First Assistant…
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Concerned Citizens to host candidates forum
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Concerned Citizens to host candidates forum By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — On the eve of elections, the Concerned Citizens of Middletown want to hear the candidates’ positions on the proposed town center. The group will host a forum at 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Middletown Library’s…
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Schools superintendent decision draws closer
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP — The search for a new schools superintendent continues as the Board of Education has narrowed the field of candidates. Two candidates from 24 are left from the selection process, Leonard L. Inzerillo, board member and chairman of the superintendent search committee, said. "The…
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Juveniles accused of burglary
By maura dowginStaff Writer Juveniles accused of burglary By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Three juveniles, all age 14, were charged with burglary, conspiracy, theft, possession of burglars’ tools and criminal mischief. These charges were filed after the teenagers allegedly broke into and burglarized the P&P Sweet Shop on 487 Middle Road, Holmdel at…
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Dems hope to unseat GOP incumbent candidates
Residents By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Dems hope to unseat GOP incumbent candidates Residents’ concerns a priority for Bova-Scarano and Beaver ticket By elaine van develde Staff Writer Beverly Bova-Scarano MIDDLETOWN — The Democratic challengers vying for two open three-year seats on the Township Committee said they’ve had their fill of one-party politics and feel…
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GOP incumbents point to experience, record
Middletown candidates proud of stable taxes, open space acquisition By elaine van develdeStaff Writer GOP incumbents point to experience, record By elaine van develde Staff Writer Patrick Parkinson MIDDLETOWN — Experience to the Republican Township Committee incumbents Mayor Patrick Parkinson and Committeeman Raymond O’Grady is golden. So are quality of life and fiscal responsibility. They…
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Short vies for committee seat as an independent
Former Concerned Citizens leader runsfor office By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Former Concerned Citizens leader runs for office By elaine van develde Staff Writer Patrick Short MIDDLETOWN — Inspired by the will to keep Middletown smart and green and give residents a louder voice, independent candidate Patrick Short is making his first bid for public…
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GOP trying to make committee comeback
GOP trying to make committee comeback Tracey Maffiore HAZLET — Good municipal governing is all a matter of dollars, sense and diversity. That’s the take of Tracey Maffiore, Republican candidate for Township Committee. In her second consecutive bid for a seat on the committee, Maffiore, 47, of 17 Courtland Drive, is eager to cut municipal…
