Category: Independent News
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Need for new Cross Farm fields debated Neighbors complain about flooding problems from first fields
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Need for new Cross Farm fields debated Neighbors complain about flooding problems from first fields HOLMDEL — Because the original public hearing was not held correctly, the township held a second public hearing about expanding Cross Farm Park March 26. Township Clerk Maureen Shepherd said that it was required to…
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The end of a Navy mission culminated in a “Kiss me, sailor” and “Home sweet homeport” arrival for more than 600 sailors on the USS Detroit last week.
The end of a Navy mission culminated in a "Kiss me, sailor" and "Home sweet homeport" arrival for more than 600 sailors on the USS Detroit last week. PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ A family from Orange waits for a family member to arrive. With the sight of the massive 796-foot U.S. Navy supply ship approaching…
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Veteran cop arrested for online solicitation Arrest followed year-long investigation
By darlene dieboldStaff Writer by several agencies Veteran cop arrested for online solicitation Arrest followed year-long investigation By darlene diebold Staff Writer HOLMDEL — A 15-year police veteran was arrested last week for allegedly soliciting minors on the Internet. Cpl. James Davis, 42, who lives at 7 Kimberly Court, Middletown, was arrested on March 26…
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Mat-Ab tax rates drop slightly in final budget
Aberdeen school tax would rise 23.7¢, Matawan tax, 16.6¢ By alison granito Staff Writer ABERDEEN — After what was at times a heated public hearing, the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Board of Education approved the final proposed 2002-03 school budget by a vote of 5-2. The budget includes a tax rate increase of 23.7 cents per $100…
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Commission’s mission is to protect, preserve Environmental group planning Earth Day cleanup at Natco Park
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Commission’s mission is to protect, preserve Environmental group planning Earth Day cleanup at Natco Park FARRAH MAFFAI Barbara Lejda and Rosemary Mazza straighten the leaves on a bat house at the Hazlet Environmental Commission building on Middle Road. The group is planning a cleanup at Natco Lake Earth Day…
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Students blast board over H.S. North cuts
Students blast board over H.S. North cuts Students: Disparity exists between H.S. North and South By alison granito Staff Writer After cuts to the long-awaited construction projects at Middletown High School North, a large group of students turned out at last week’s Board of Education meeting to chastise school officials for what they say is…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Danielle Martin and her husband, James, embrace at the USS Detroit’s homecoming last Wednesday at Naval Weapons Station Earle pier in Leonardo following the ship’s 61/2 months at sea with the USS Roosevelt battle group. For more pictures and the story, see page 24.
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Holmdel votes 5-4 to renew superintendent’s contract About 200 residents sign petition opposing new three-year contract
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Holmdel votes 5-4 to renew superintendent’s contract About 200 residents sign petition opposing new three-year contract VERONICA YANKOWSKI A bunch of beautiful yellow daffodils is a sure sign that spring is here. In a split vote, and to the consternation of a number of parents and teachers, the Holmdel Board…
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Six face off for 3-year terms in Middletown Candidates say signed settlement with MTEA first on their list
Staff Writer By alison granito Six face off for 3-year terms in Middletown Candidates say signed settlement with MTEA first on their list MIDDLETOWN — Those elected to three-year terms on the school board will have a full plate, with the teachers’ contract still hanging in the balance, an ongoing construction referendum, and a superintendent…
