Category: Independent News
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Hazlet Kmart store not affected by closings Marlboro store among four in state to be closed to generate cash
Hazlet Kmart store not affected by closings Marlboro store among four in state to be closed to generate cash Kmart Corp. announced Friday that it intends to close 284 under-performing stores as part of its initial Chapter 11 financial objectives review, including four in New Jersey. The New Jersey stores are in Marlboro, Hackettstown, Phillipsburg…
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Officials issue rabies alert, warn owners to watch pets Infected raccoons found in Freehold Township and Manalapan
Staff Writer By dave benjamin Officials issue rabies alert, warn owners to watch pets Infected raccoons found in Freehold Township and Manalapan A rabies alert has been issued by two boards of health in Western Monmouth County. Information issued by the Manalapan Health Department and the Freehold Area Health Department indicates that rabies has been…
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Panel tries to put brakes on planning area change
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Panel tries to put brakes on planning area change HOLMDEL — With all the changes going on in the state government these days, trying to get answers from different departments can be difficult. Currently, the township is trying to get answers regarding a planning area change, to no avail. The…
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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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President pulls out of race to promote accord Middletown leader calls on union leaders to step down also
Staff Writer By alison granito President pulls out of race to promote accord Middletown leader calls on union leaders to step down also Middletown Board of Education President Patricia Walsh announced her decision to step down from the board when her term ends in April and to withdraw from the race for her third term.…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Melissa Nicolato dances to “Philadelphia Freedom” during a schoolwide Celebrate America variety show at Harmony School in Middletown Friday.
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Holmdel mayor thought teens were vandals Charged with restraining and pointing a rifle at 17-year-old girl
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Holmdel mayor thought teens were vandals Charged with restraining and pointing a rifle at 17-year-old girl Art Davey The Holmdel Township Committee was scheduled to hold a closed-session meeting early Tuesday morning to discuss Mayor Art Davey’s recent arrest on assault and weapons charges. Township Attorney Duane Davison met with…
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Mat-Ab seeking approval
for tentative $38.5M plan State expected to cover 30-40% of cost; Sept. 24 referendum date set By Alison Granito Staff Writer ABERDEEN — After years of planning by the school district and speculation in the community, it is finally official. Voters in Aberdeen and Matawan will be asked to decide on a school construction referendum…
