Category: Independent News
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MARIE ORTIZ The Mid-State Arts Resource Team opened a multi-year community art project “Sharks for the Arts” Saturday in Matawan. Carousel Shark by Bob Mataranglo, Ocean Grove, is pictured here.
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County Volunteer of the Year is Hazlet’s own Former recreation commissioner honored for his service
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE County Volunteer of the Year is Hazlet’s own Former recreation commissioner honored for his service MARIE ORTIZ Monmouth County Volunteer of the Year Steve Grossman of Hazlet relaxes at Veterans Park in Hazlet. HAZLET — The township may well be home to the world’s only Jewish Easter Bunny. He’s…
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Cell antenna ordinance to restrict placement
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Cell antenna ordinance to restrict placement HAZLET — By way of ordinance, the Township Committee is saying that cellular telephone antennas will no longer be allowed in what it sees as all the wrong places. It was a move that many said was a long time coming. There had…
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Ad hoc panel to deal with Nike site issue
Ad hoc panel to deal with Nike site issue Twp. appoints attorney; Wall questions proximity of propane tanks By darlene diebold Staff Writer HOLMDEL — There has been considerable activity involving the former Nike Missile site on Telegraph Hill Road. The township is fighting approval by the General Services Administration to turn nine of the…
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Bayshore Republican Conference formed
Nine local Republican organizations have come together to form the Bayshore Republican Conference (BRC) to share political information and resources, increase membership among local clubs and create a unified voice in discussing needs unique to the region. The municipal chairman and club presidents from Aberdeen, Hazlet, Highlands, Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Matawan, Middletown and Union Beach…
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Holmdel Republicans oust three-term committeeman Wall, DiMaso will face Orsini, Merchant in fall general election
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Holmdel Republicans oust three-term committeeman Wall, DiMaso will face Orsini, Merchant in fall general election HOLMDEL — GOP primary voters last week endorsed the Regular Republican candidates. At the same time they ousted longtime Township Committeeman and former Mayor Gary Aumiller. Committeeman Terence Wall, 34, 3 Country Road, seeking his…
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Historical theatre
President George Washington, played by William Sommerfield of the American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia, captivates his audience at the Monmouth County Historical Association’s 102nd annual meeting last week in Middletown. For the story, see page 6. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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DEP extends comment period for Holmdel site
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen DEP extends comment period for Holmdel site HOLMDEL — The state Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to extend the public comment period on a permit for a waste water treatment plant for a Route 34 development site. HMF Associates has approval to construct five office buildings on more than…
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Holmdel moves forward on Chase buy Township signs assignment of interest agreement with partners
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Holmdel moves forward on Chase buy Township signs assignment of interest agreement with partners HOLMDEL — An assignment of interest agreement has been drawn up between the four organizations that plan to purchase the Chase property. The township, the county, the state Department of Environmental Protection and the Monmouth Conservation…
