Category: Independent News
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Hazlet lowers club rates; residents relieved, riled
Hazlet lowers club rates; residents relieved, riled Family seasonal rate rate now $325, down from a proposed $400 By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — Recently raised Swim and Tennis Club rates have done a backstroke, though some residents are still rallying for a deeper cut. After numerous complaints, the Township Committee introduced an…
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Hazlet GOP chairman steps down
Staff Writer By elaine van develde HAZLET — Republican Municipal Chairman Walter Vella has said goodbye to his GOP post. Serving as chairman for his party for the past five years, Vella says he’s just tired. "I have no reason to leave, no hard feelings. The Republican Party has been very good to me. I’m…
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Keyport acts to control hunting near waterways Proposed ordinance would give borough police more control, chief says
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Keyport acts to control hunting near waterways Proposed ordinance would give borough police more control, chief says KEYPORT — Concerned about two recent incidents, the Borough Council has introduced an ordinance to control weapons discharges in the borough. Specifically, it would regulate the discharge of weapons along the coast, beaches,…
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Municipal tax rate will remain flat in Aberdeen $2.5 million set aside
Municipal tax rate will remain flat in Aberdeen $2.5 million set aside for road improvements; budget hearing April 2 By alison granito Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Residents can expect to see a flat municipal tax rate for a second consecutive year, according to the budget figures released last week. This year’s $11,318,466 total operating budget,…
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Hazlet town hall site still a question mark Panel to seek best location for new municipal, board offices
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Hazlet town hall site still a question mark Panel to seek best location for new municipal, board offices A newly formed committee has been selected to help decide the best location for a new town hall in Hazlet. Hazlet Republican Township Committeeman Paul Coughlin and Democratic Committeeman Michael Christopher…
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‘Maple Syruping’
Naturalist Ellen Scrivani demonstrates how to tap a tree during a ‘Maple Syruping’ program Sunday at Poricy Park in Middletown. After the tree was tapped, the syrup (l) slowly dripped into a bucket. Participants got to sample some pure maple syrup. PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI
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Water restrictions go into effect statewide Coastal North region better off than rest of state
Staff Writer By alison granito Water restrictions go into effect statewide Coastal North region better off than rest of state After one of the driest winters in recent history, the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued mandatory water use restrictions in an attempt to keep the statewide water emergency from getting worse as…
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Founder of Lunch Break, HABcore passes at 88 Ed Rogers’ legacy includes four decades of helping area’s less fortunate
Staff Writer By john burton Founder of Lunch Break, HABcore passes at 88 Ed Rogers’ legacy includes four decades of helping area’s less fortunate MIDDLETOWN — Ed Rogers, a longtime community activist and one of the original founders of Lunch Break, died Feb. 25. Rogers, 88, died in his Middletown home after a long battle…
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YMCA looking to work with area communities Y officials talked to groups in Matawan-Aberdeen, Hazlet, Holmdel
Staff Writer By alison granito YMCA looking to work with area communities Y officials talked to groups in Matawan-Aberdeen, Hazlet, Holmdel MATAWAN — Officials from the YMCA have taken their show on the road in the local area, approaching local governments, school boards and civic organizations to discuss opportunities for collaboration on new programs in…
