Category: Independent News

  • Cars broken into while parked at train station

    ABERDEEN — Six cars parked at the Aberdeen-Matawan train station were burglarized last week. The break-ins occurred between 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. There have not been any other incidents since last week, according to police. "It’s sporadic," said township police Lt. John T. Powers. "It does happen. It’s a little unusual to…

  • Middletown hires 5 new police officers

    By darlene dieboldStaff Writer Middletown hires 5 new police officers By darlene diebold Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — One of the largest municipal police departments in the state just got a little bit bigger. The township police department added five new officers to its roster, bringing the total number to 107. The new officers were sworn…

  • Monmouth County looks to increase open space tax

    By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer County officials say they want to give more green to residents, so they’re asking to increase the open space fund. At the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders’ Aug. 22 meeting, a resolution was passed to ask voters in November’s general election if they want…

  • George Theiss Band ready for return to Stone Pony

    Freehold guitarist-singerhas been a regular onlocal scene for decades By clare marie celanoStaff Writer George Theiss Band ready for return to Stone Pony Freehold guitarist-singer has been a regular on local scene for decades By clare marie celano Staff Writer George Theiss The George Theiss Band is back. Not that the band was ever completely…

  • Middletown looking to start fresh

    Teachers By Josh DavidsonStaff Writer Teachers’ contract remains major goal for the district By Josh Davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The district looks to start the school year fresh, with new renovations and hopefully a new teachers’ contract. "We’re going to be finishing up a lot of construction," Superintendent of Schools Jack DeTalvo said. The…

  • After high staff turnover, Holmdel seeks new stability

    By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Students will start the school year with several new faces in familiar and improved places. There are several new administrators and teachers hoping to stabilize a district that’s seen a lot of staff turnover in the past year. High school students will…

  • Board looks to new sup’t. to spark district change

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer Board looks to new sup’t. to spark district change Students from Lloyd Road School, Aberdeen, Tyler, 7, and Matthew Archer, 9, are dressed in optional schoolwear that is to be worn during the upcoming school year. For the story, see page 22. By josh davidson Staff Writer ABERDEEN — A new…

  • Voters to decide in Nov. on

    doubling open space tax By darlene dieboldStaff Writer Voters to decide in Nov. on doubling open space tax By darlene diebold Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee is hoping to double the existing open space tax in November. The committee unanimously passed a resolution that would place a nonbinding referendum question on the upcoming…

  • Local police receive grant to stop domestic violence

    By darlene dieboldStaff Writer By darlene diebold Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — In order to stop domestic violence, the police department received a state grant from the Department of Community Affairs to train its officers. The township received the $4,259 grant for the first time, and was one of six municipalities to receive money throughout the…