Category: Independent News
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Town center hearings continue
Open space provesto be the most hotlycontested issue By darlene dieboldStaff Writer Open space proves to be the most hotly contested issue By darlene diebold Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Even though the Town Center application has been before the township Zoning Board for months, the issue is still no closer to a conclusion. Attorneys for…
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Matawan plans style changes for downtown
By josh davidsonStaff Writer Matawan plans style changes for downtown By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council hopes to preserve and revitalize the historic feel of its downtown with its streetscape program. "The purpose is to get all of Main Street into a streetscape character," Borough Engineer Robert Bucco said. The program…
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Train station improvements planned
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer The lure of increased downtown business from commuters has caused the borough of Matawan and the township of Aberdeen to join together to improve the areas surrounding the Aberdeen-Matawan train station. "It’s a very exciting time for Matawan," Borough Administrator Joseph P. Leo said. "We’ve been…
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2 charged with peddling drugs
2 charged with peddling drugs HOLMDEL — Two people from Newark were arrested at the Holmdel Motor Inn on Route 35 last week by police and charged with drug offenses. Christina Maria Kyiazis, 21, and Deon Kirby, 29, both of Van Ness Terrace, Newark, were arrested July 22 and charged with possession of cocaine, possession…
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New fire truck squeezes – almost – into its home
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Bigger is still better even though the fit is flawed. That’s what fire officials are saying about their new truck that’s just a little too big for its home. They’re not worried; they say better to accommodate size than to forsake safety.…
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Coast Guard called out for two water rescues
MIDDLETOWN — Smooth sailing is easier for some than for others. In the past week, the U.S. Coast Guard has rescued two boats that ran aground in and around Sandy Hook. A call was made at 1:09 p.m. June 22 to the Coast Guard station at Sandy Hook, said Petty Officer Jason Olsen. "The Tradition,…
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Old cell phones raise money for women’s group
Keeping hotline openis top priorityafter funding cut By darlene dieboldStaff Writer Keeping hotline open is top priority after funding cut By darlene diebold Staff Writer KEYPORT — It all began with 10 cellular telephones. 180, Turning Lives Around is collecting old, unused cellular telephones, and is receiving $5 for each phone from Verizon Wireless. The…
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Michael’s Feat event raises hopes and money
By josh davidsonStaff Writer Michael’s Feat event raises hopes and money By josh davidson Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Adam Puharic serves cake while wife, Dana, and daughter, Grace, 9 months, look on during Michael’s Feat, a picnic event held Saturday to raise money to assist local families with seriously ill children. For another photo, see…
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Assistant superintendent soon at helm in Hazlet
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Bill George says he doesn’t go to a “job” every day — because he loves what he does for a living so much. The new assistant superintendent for the Hazlet school system was chosen from a wide field of candidates. HAZLET —…
