Category: Independent News
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DiFrancesco on hand to swear in Smith, Peters Few changes as Middletown reorganizes for the new year
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE DiFrancesco on hand to swear in Smith, Peters Few changes as Middletown reorganizes for the new year MIDDLETOWN — The township got a little taste of celebrity status when state Senate President Donald DiFrancesco, who may become acting governor, paid a visit to the township’s reorganization ceremony, Sunday. DiFrancesco…
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Unexpected evening on Sandy Hook Bay for 257 Coast Guard still investigating ferry’s grounding Thursday
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Unexpected evening on Sandy Hook Bay for 257 Coast Guard still investigating ferry’s grounding Thursday PHOTOS BY MARIE ORTIZ The Finest remains docked near the Clam Hut in Highlands Friday morning after becoming grounded on a sand bar Thursday evening during a return trip from lower Manhattan to its…
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Campaign against town center alive and well Concerned Citizens distributed 250 lawn signs Friday
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Campaign against town center alive and well Concerned Citizens distributed 250 lawn signs Friday MARIE ORTIZ At an open house Friday at a Carriage Drive residence, Linda Gumina and Patrick Short, members of Concerned Citizens of Middletown, look over proposed plans for a new town center on Route 35…
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Ferry not looking as profitable for Keyport Operator seeking more parking space than originally anticipated
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Ferry not looking as profitable for Keyport Operator seeking more parking space than originally anticipated KEYPORT — As the borough gets closer to bringing a ferry to town, Mayor Kevin Graham thinks the operator may be missing the boat with new parking demands. A major concern cited by residents…
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Keyport police search for hit-and-run suspect 77-year-old victim still remains in hospital in critical condition
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Keyport police search for hit-and-run suspect 77-year-old victim still remains in hospital in critical condition KEYPORT — Police are still looking for the driver in a hit-and-run accident that occurred Jan. 2 on Broad Street and left the victim, a 77-year-old woman, in critical condition. Cecilia Brown of Laurence Harbor…
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Aberdeen boy hit by car Jan. 3
Aberdeen boy hit by car Jan. 3 By Alison Granito Staff Writer ABERDEEN — A township boy struck by a car while walking in the street along Cliffwood Avenue last week was still in critical condition on Monday. Allen Postell, 12, of Bayview Street, is currently being treated at the pediatric intensive care unit at…
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Keyport welcomes two new council members
Keyport welcomes two new council members KEYPORT — The Borough Council conducted its reorganization on New Year’s Day, and with the event came many familiar faces and a couple of new ones. Republican newcomer Susan Ashmore was one of the two new members slated to take her place on the council dais. A longtime Keyport…
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All-GOP Matawan council won’t be rubber stamp Mayor promises dialogue; Roselli picked as council president
Staff Writer By Alison Granito All-GOP Matawan council won’t be rubber stamp Mayor promises dialogue; Roselli picked as council president MATAWAN — A new, entirely Republican Borough Council met to organize for the new year before a packed crowd in the community center on Monday. New council members Michael Cannon and Donna Gould will serve…
