Category: Independent News
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Condemnation hearing sets stage for offer GOP committeeman says municipal building will never be built at site
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Condemnation hearing sets stage for offer GOP committeeman says municipal building will never be built at site HAZLET — The Stracquatanio family has made an offer they can and did refuse. The former nine owners of a 2.39-acre tract of property at 1734 Union Avenue in Hazlet went to…
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Davey, Dronne seek party backing for June 4 primary GOP chair says 10-11 candidates seeking nomination for 2 seats
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Davey, Dronne seek party backing for June 4 primary GOP chair says 10-11 candidates seeking nomination for 2 seats HOLMDEL — It’s never too early to try to get your party’s backing for the primary race. GOP incumbents Mayor Art Davey and Deputy Mayor Russell Dronne, who won election to…
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YMCA has eye on Rte. 34 in Holmdel
YMCA has eye on Rte. 34 in Holmdel Township sets up task force to study building plans Following a presentation last week, the Holmdel Town-ship Committee agreed to set up a task force to study a proposal to build a YMCA facility on Route 34 between Roberts and Schanck roads. The task force will include…
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Families claim cemetery operator broke promises State board advised of Marlboro situation, will take look at issues
Families claim cemetery operator broke promises State board advised of Marlboro situation, will take look at issues Municipal and state officials say they have started looking into complaints made by local residents regarding the lack of timely performance for burial services that were bought and paid for years ago at a township cemetery. It’s been…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Caitlyn Bullock, a member of Middletown Brownie Troop 657, pets Sosa, a pit bull, during the troop’s visit to the Monmouth County SPCA in Eatontown Friday, where they presented pet supplies as part of a community-service project and enjoyed a tour.
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Supreme Court to decide Right to Farm argument Because of similarity to Casola case, Holmdel acting as friend of court
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Supreme Court to decide Right to Farm argument Because of similarity to Casola case, Holmdel acting as friend of court HOLMDEL — The township is acting as a friend of Franklin Township in a New Jersey Supreme Court case regarding the Right to Farm Act and whether it preempts municipal…
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School administrators fear implications of state aid cuts School elections, scheduled for April 16, may be delayed
Staff Writer By alison granito School administrators fear implications of state aid cuts School elections, scheduled for April 16, may be delayed After an announcement from the governor’s office that state aid for schools will not go up this year, local school districts fear they may be facing some tough choices. In the best-case scenario,…
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Holmdel gives OK to $1M athletic field expansion Cross Farm Park project contingent on $500,000 Green Acres loan
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Holmdel gives OK to $1M athletic field expansion Cross Farm Park project contingent on $500,000 Green Acres loan Pending approval of a Green Acres loan, Holmdel plans to add four soccer fields and a multipurpose ballfield to athletic facilities at Cross Farm Park on Route 520 and Longbridge Road. HOLMDEL…
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Old Bridge actions troubling to mayor Says township officials should discuss Crystal Lake with Aberdeen
Staff Writer By alison granito Old Bridge actions troubling to mayor Says township officials should discuss Crystal Lake with Aberdeen ABERDEEN — Mayor David Sobel is hopeful that relations with neighboring Old Bridge can improve, despite recent tension between the two municipalities. Although there is little history of cooperation between Aberdeen and Old Bridge, Sobel…
