Category: Independent News

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • $35M Holmdel budget now ready for voters School clerk-typists upset about elimination of summer hours

    Staff Writer By darlene diebold $35M Holmdel budget now ready for voters School clerk-typists upset about elimination of summer hours HOLMDEL — At a special meeting last week, the Board of Education unanimously approved a proposed $35 million 2002-03 budget, while the district’s clerk-typists complained about salary cuts. If approved by voters April 16, the…

  • Referendum, taxes big issue in Aberdeen race

    Camillary, Marinella, Rubino running for 2 seats; Matawan race uncontested By Alison Granito Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Board of Education has a full plate this year with a September construction referendum set to go before voters, as well as a decision to be made on whether to renew the superintendent’s contract. The…

  • Three incumbents running unopposed in Keyport

    Staff Writer By darlene diebold KEYPORT — There is a lot of enthusiasm in this year’s Board of Education race, even though it is uncontested. Although there were five candidates trying to fill Bob Hyer’s seat when he resigned in December to take a Borough Council seat, only three incumbents have filed for the three…

  • Board head challenges McGreevey to visit Mat-Ab board wants governor to answer for state aid freeze

    Staff Writer By alison granito Board head challenges McGreevey to visit Mat-Ab board wants governor to answer for state aid freeze ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Board of Education members have challenged the governor to discuss his state school aid freeze on their turf. "I openly invite Gov. McGreevey to come here to explain or…

  • Command change a ceremony to behold

    Staff Writer By elaine van develde VERONICA YANKOWSKI U.S. Navy Capt. William E. Elliott Jr. (above) is awarded a medal during the change of command ceremony at Earle Naval Weapons Station pier. It’s more about camaraderie than ceremony. That was the gist of the change of command of the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet Combat Logistics…