Category: Independent News
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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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Council to seek bids for community center site Phase 2 upgrades to pave way for administrative offices move
Staff Writer By alison granito Council to seek bids for community center site Phase 2 upgrades to pave way for administrative offices move MATAWAN — With the wheels already in motion for the second phase of renovations inside the community center, the borough is moving along with efforts to improve the outdoor portion of the…
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Commemorative photo sale yields $20K for Red Cross Greater Media Newspapers, readers join in assisting
Commemorative photo sale yields $20K for Red Cross Greater Media Newspapers, readers join in assisting victims of Sept. 11 attacks By Adele Young Staff Writer Greater Media Newspapers presented the American Red Cross with a check for $20,000 last week, the net proceeds from the sale of two commemorative photos of the World Trade Center’s…
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Towns strike deal for space, housing needs 180 senior units, passive and active recreation planned at Lenape site
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Towns strike deal for space, housing needs 180 senior units, passive and active recreation planned at Lenape site This rendering shows the proposed location for senior housing and athletic fields on a tract near the Atlantic Highlands border. Route 36 is at the bottom of the drawing. What was…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ The banks of Lake Lefferts in Matawan are alive with fall color. FARRAH MAFFAI A sheep inspects the fallen leaves for food at Longstreet Farm in Holmdel Park.
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Gov.: N.J. on ‘front line’ in battle against anthrax
Gov.: N.J. on ‘front line’ in battle against anthrax Seeks testing of all state postal facilities, asks lenders to waive late fees By alison granito Staff Writer Acting Gov. Donald T. DiFrancesco is requesting that the new federal Office of Homeland Security provide additional federal resources to respond to anthrax incidents and contamination in New…
