Category: Independent News
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Hazlet Republicans seeking recount in razor-thin race Mayors from opposing parties win; LOSAP passes
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Hazlet Republicans seeking recount in razor-thin race Mayors from opposing parties win; LOSAP passes Hazlet Republicans are seeking a recount in last week’s unusual race in which residents split their vote between the current Democratic mayor and last year’s Republican mayor. The six-way race for two three-year Township Committee…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Michael Bohr says a prayer at the N.J. Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel on Sunday, where his late father, Harry J. Bohr Jr. of Point Pleasant Beach, was inducted into the “In Memory” program.
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Middletown teacher talks should resume shortly
Staff Writer By alison granito The moratorium that the Middletown Township Education Association (MTEA) placed on contract negotiations in the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11 expired yesterday. In a September statement released after the tragedy, MTEA President Diane Swaim announced that the teachers would cease negotiations until a more appropriate time to…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Natasha Bornhoeft and Nicole Wiggins of Girl Scout Troop No. 56 get ready to march in Middletown’s Veterans Day Parade on Sunday.
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District 13 Assembly race proves win for GOP
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Samuel Thompson The incumbents have it — the win in the District 13 Assembly race, that is. It was a race that pitted popular incumbents of several years against a team of newcomers But Republican 13th District incumbent Assemblymen Joseph Azzolina, Middletown, and Samuel Thompson, Old Bridge, held onto…
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New parking restrictions are planned
New parking restrictions are planned Committee recognizes residents, businesses for Sept. 11 support By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer HAZLET — The township roads were not designed to handle overflow parking of nonmotorized vehicles. That’s the edict of the Township Committee. So, in response to numerous resident complaints on the issue, an ordinance was introduced…
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Keyport GOP takes back council Newcomers oust Democrats, claim 5 of 6 seats in major upset
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Keyport GOP takes back council Newcomers oust Democrats, claim 5 of 6 seats in major upset Brian Stalter KEYPORT — Come January, the Republicans will be back in control of the Borough Council for the first time since the early 1990s. Republican newcomers Bob Hyer, 88 Jackson St., and Brian…
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MIDDLETOWN — They did it again. Despite pressing hot-button issues, the Republican incumbents kept their seats on the Township Committee for another three years, extending the all-Republican reign to nine years.
MIDDLETOWN — They did it again. Despite pressing hot-button issues, the Republican incumbents kept their seats on the Township Committee for another three years, extending the all-Republican reign to nine years. Rick Brodsky It was a contentious race to the end, pitting incumbent Republicans Mayor Joan Smith and Deputy Mayor Rick Brodsky against Democratic candidates…
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Expansion plan in works for county library branch Shrewsbury facility serves as anchor for system’s eastern region
Staff Writer By gloria stravelli Expansion plan in works for county library branch Shrewsbury facility serves as anchor for system’s eastern region CHRIS KELLY The Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library in Shrewsbury will gain much-needed space for children’s services through a planned 9,000-square-foot expansion. SHREWSBURY — A 9,000-square-foot addition to the Eastern Branch…
