Category: Independent News
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Final audit of 1996 referendum approved
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Final audit of 1996 referendum approved JERRY WOLKOWITZ The borough of Keyport recently unveiled its new logo, which was created by the consulting firm Green Eggz No Ham in conjunction with the Keyport Business Alliance. HOLMDEL — The Board of Education unanimously approved a request for a final audit for…
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Firm hired to handle pre-referendum details Matawan-Aberdeen board now focused on September referendum
Staff Writer By alison granito Firm hired to handle pre-referendum details Matawan-Aberdeen board now focused on September referendum ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Board of Education voted to enlist a professional construction management company to help develop the plans for a likely 2002 referendum project. According to Superintendent Michael Klavon, the $12,000 contract will be…
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Developer seeks zoning change on Middle Road 11-acre Bachstadt tract considered as an addition to Allocco Park
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Developer seeks zoning change on Middle Road 11-acre Bachstadt tract considered as an addition to Allocco Park HOLMDEL — A developer has asked the Township Committee to rezone an 11-acre tract on Middle Road for a planned retirement community. The Bachstadt tract, adjacent to Allocco Park, is currently zoned for…
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387 units proposed for Freneau area Crystal Lake at Aberdeen would have 65 affordable housing units
Staff Writer By alison granito 387 units proposed for Freneau area Crystal Lake at Aberdeen would have 65 affordable housing units An application for preliminary approval of a 387-unit residential development in the Freneau area of Aberdeen along the Marlboro/Old Bridge border has neighboring residents and municipalities concerned. Testimony on the application for preliminary major…
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FARRAH MAFFAI The Middletown High School South Color Guard performs during half time at the Thanksgiving Day game against Middletown High School North. The event drew more than 4,000 spectators.
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Norman and Alexandra Hansen of Keyport enjoy the Christmas tree lights during the annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Keyport on Sunday.
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Change would speed up Spy House Harbor development Hovnanian hopes to build about 120 condos near Belford ferry site
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Change would speed up Spy House Harbor development Hovnanian hopes to build about 120 condos near Belford ferry site Middletown officials are fishing for the best way to develop the long-abandoned Port Monmouth fish factory property. And they think they’ve found a shortcut to that way by a few…
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Economic prosperity still going strong in county Monmouth attracting diverse group of investors, officials note
Economic prosperity still going strong in county Monmouth attracting diverse group of investors, officials note FREEHOLD — Monmouth County’s nonresidential economic base continued its decade-long expansion, the Monmouth County Department of Economic Development and Tourism reported last week. The department’s survey of the county’s 53 municipalities showed that nonresidential sector construction totaled $104,681,301 in the…
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Residents blame drainage problems on NJ Transit State agency property drains in back yards on Oak Knoll Drive
Staff Writer By Alison Granito Residents blame drainage problems on NJ Transit State agency property drains in back yards on Oak Knoll Drive MATAWAN — Residents of Oak Knolls Drive were out in force at last week’s Borough Council meeting to protest drainage problems on NJ Transit property which they say are spilling over into…
