Category: Independent News
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Brookdale documentary on Word War II now showing Area veterans share their stories in ‘Triumphant Spirit’
Staff Writer By alison granito Brookdale documentary on Word War II now showing Area veterans share their stories in ‘Triumphant Spirit’ PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ World War II veterans Max Brudner, Marlboro; Edward Turrell, Hazlet; Monmouth County Freeholder Ted Narozanick, Freehold; and George Waple III, Eatontown, (l-r) attend the premiere of Triumphant Spirit: America’s World…
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Wording is amended on condemnation ordinance Township attorney asked for more specific wording
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Wording is amended on condemnation ordinance Township attorney asked for more specific wording HAZLET — The Township Committee has unanimously introduced a new ordinance authorizing the condemnation of the 2.39-acre Stracquatanio tract at 1736 Union Ave. Unlike a previous ordinance, the new ordinance stipulates that the property will be…
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Aumack lauded for years as Keyport fire official Council appoints Anthony Vecchio to replace him
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Aumack lauded for years as Keyport fire official Council appoints Anthony Vecchio to replace him FARRAH MAFFAI Tiffany Huang, 6, and Melanie Hung, 51/2, students at the Jersey Shore Chinese School, wait to perform in a Chinese New Year’s celebration Saturday at the Holmdel Barnes & Noble store. The school…
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Group hoping to preserve parcel by Bicentennial Park Developer pulls controversial application for 10-acre tract
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Group hoping to preserve parcel by Bicentennial Park Developer pulls controversial application for 10-acre tract VERONICA YANKOWSKI Tina Yannello of Holmdel looks at a painting of the New York City skyline by artist Lise Masson of Howell at the Christian Brothers Academy Art Show Saturday in the Lincroft section…
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Spot for Hazlet town hall not a done deal to some
Spot for Hazlet town hall not a done deal to some GOP officials question suitability of Union Ave. site By elaine van develde Staff Writer It’s now the township of Hazlet’s property. But the fate of the 1736 Union Ave. Stracquatanio tract seems to be a looming uncertainty that has officials at odds with one…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Middletown’s Brian Nierney tries to steal the ball away from Oceanport’s Mike Kuhn during Sunday’s junior boys’ finals at the Mid-Monmouth Championship game at Brookdale Community College. See page 38.
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Community gets its say in teacher talks 300 turn out for Mid’town public hearing with court-appointed mediator
Staff Writer By Alison Granito Community gets its say in teacher talks 300 turn out for Mid’town public hearing with court-appointed mediator FARRAH MAFFAI Middletown High School South teacher Kathleen Brazas comments during Saturday’s public forum on strife between the school board and teachers’ union. If members of the Middletown community agreed on one thing…
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John Astin bringing ghost of Poe to Holmdel ‘Once Upon a Midnight’
John Astin bringing ghost of Poe to Holmdel ‘Once Upon a Midnight’ STEVE ALEXANDER John Astin transforms himself into Edgar Allan Poe in his portrayal of the tormented 19th-century writer in Edgar Allan Poe — Once Upon a Midnight to be performed at Holmdel High School Feb. 8. to benefit Holmdel Theatre Co. By elaine…
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Bill’s demise a relief to N.J. preservationists
Bill’s demise a relief to N.J. preservationists Bill would have given towns, counties power to keep publically owned sites off N.J. Register By jane meggitt Correspondent A bill which opponents say would have negated the intent of the N.J. Register of Historic Places law died a natural death when it went unsigned after the adjournment…
