Category: Independent News
-

Officials considering Length of Service Awards Program
Holmdel committee to decide whether issue will be put on Nov. ballot By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Officials considering Length of Service Awards Program Holmdel committee to decide whether issue will be put on Nov. ballot By elaine van develde Staff Writer A token of thanks is what emergency service volunteers are asking for with…
-

Middletown reconciliation committee slowly developing
Staff Writer By Josh Davidson Middletown reconciliation committee slowly developing Middletown — The Board of Education is looking to mend damages resulting from December’s teachers’ strike through the creation of a special committee. The board’s reconciliation committee, still in the beginning stages, is something board President Robert Bucco wants in place. "I think it’s going…
-

Administrator leaves, citing lack of support
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Elizabeth Keshish HOLMDEL — The imminent departure of the high school’s top administrators tipped a teetering turnover trend in the district. Districtwide disagreements on the subject have ensued for some time. One administrator even went as far as to say that the departures are nothing short of sabotage. That…
-

Recreation not taboo, just its placement
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE HOLMDEL — Passive or active, open space is welcome as long as the township’s signature ribbons of green continue to run through all neighborhoods. That’s how the Environmental Commission views active recreation additions to Cross Farm Park off Route 520. "People need to have a sense of ownership of…
-

Belford man named VFW Firefighter of the Year
Staff Writer By darlene diebold MIDDLETOWN — Sometimes good deeds are rewarded. On June 27, Lt. Daniel P. Kelly of the Belford Independent Fire Company was named Firefighter of the Year by the New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars. The ceremony, which took place in Wildwood, was the culmination of a few months worth of…
-

Global connection made through art Sister projects in Holmdel, Kosovo promote peace
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Global connection made through art Sister projects in Holmdel, Kosovo promote peace HOLMDEL â014 Building a bridge to peace across the world to Kosovo is an art for some local students. Holmdel High School students reached out to Serbian students with an idea to paint a picture of peace…
-

Keyport graduates to be remembered
Staff Writer By darlene diebold KEYPORT — The Keyport High School class of 2002 may have graduated, but it will not be forgotten. The high school graduated 109 seniors June 19 at the school. "This was a great group of students. They were really involved with the school and with helping others," said Joanne Staeger,…
-

Longtime Board of Ed member remembered
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Longtime Board of Ed member remembered KEYPORT â014 Jane M. Jones loved children and the borough’s school district. Jones, who died last week of heart failure at the age of 73, served on the Board of Education for 26 years. “Jane was a wonderful lady. Everything she did was because…
-

Robbery suspect kills self in home
By josh davidson Staff Writer Robbery suspect kills self in home By josh davidson Staff Writer An Aberdeen man is dead after allegedly robbing a Matawan liquor store, fleeing to neighboring Marlboro, and shooting himself. Rajon R. Williams, 37, of Aberdeen, died June 21 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, from injuries he…
