Category: Independent News
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Civic leaders join forces in Mid’town Joint council to provide stronger voice
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Civic leaders join forces in Mid’town Joint council to provide stronger voice The newly established Middletown Council of Civic Associations is hoping to provide a stronger voice for neighborhood groups. Two activists with different community backgrounds have melded their experiences to form the group and bring others into the…
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Matawan moves forward with truck weight limit Ordinance introduced at Monday’s Borough Council meeting
Staff Writer By alison granito Matawan moves forward with truck weight limit Ordinance introduced at Monday’s Borough Council meeting MATAWAN — Complying with the wishes of Middlesex Road residents, the Borough Council Monday introduced an ordinance which would set a 4-ton truck weight limit on their street. A public hearing on the ordinance will be…
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Superintendent search under way in Hazlet Former assistant administrator acting as interim superintendent
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Superintendent search under way in Hazlet Former assistant administrator acting as interim superintendent HAZLET — The superintendent search is on. But for now, interim Superintendent Renee LaPrete is sitting well with her responsibilities. It’s been a summer break full of surprises and bittersweet goodbyes for Hazlet Township schools. When…
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SARAH McCOLGAN The sun sets over the Ferris wheel at the Monmouth County Fair Saturday at East Freehold Park in Freehold Township.
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Dam repair tab might come down Borough hopes to receive aid from the state for repairs
Staff Writer By Alison Granito Dam repair tab might come down Borough hopes to receive aid from the state for repairs MATAWAN — A study that borough engineers want to conduct on the dams on Lake Lefferts and Lake Matawan will probably reduce the cost of repairs to both structures. Borough engineer Robert Bucco said…
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Keyport Business Alliance gets boost from council
Staff Writer By darlene diebold KEYPORT — For months now, the Keyport Business Alliance has been working to get a smart growth plan grant to achieve its ultimate goal of revitalizing the business district. At last week’s meeting, the Borough Council moved everything forward by agreeing to contribute $14,100 to the cost of a Strategic…
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First Nike site ad hoc meeting goes smoothly Residents discuss differences regarding future of site
Staff Writer By darlene diebold First Nike site ad hoc meeting goes smoothly Residents discuss differences regarding future of site Source: Holmdel Open Space Inventory The former Nike missile site off Telegraph Hill Road in Holmdel is easy to spot in this aerial view. The group of small houses is situated (top center, across from…
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Lucent to cut 20,000 more workers
Staff Writer By darlene diebold HOLMDEL — Murray Hill-based Lucent Technologies announced last week that it will lay off an additional 20,000 workers. Three weeks ago the telecommunications giant, whose stock has plummeted dramatically over the past year, completed buyout packages with 8,500 workers in the United States. What this will mean for Monmouth County…
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Pharmacy owner wants to relocate across street Applicant would join new building to former gift shop
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Pharmacy owner wants to relocate across street Applicant would join new building to former gift shop FARRAH MAFFAI The owner of the Holmdel Village Pharmacy in Holmdel Village wants to move the store to a new building to be constructed on the opposite side of Holmdel Road and attached to…
