Category: Independent News

  • Ex-Holmdel board member hoping for new contract

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen HOLMDEL — Former Board of Education member Marie Tambaro wants to let the people of Holmdel know she did not leave the board because she doesn’t care. "I care very much about the people and the children in Holmdel," Tambaro said in an interview on Tuesday. Tambaro resigned because she…

  • New Matawan officials prepare for busy agenda Menu includes community center, downtown, dams

    Staff Writer By Alison Granito New Matawan officials prepare for busy agenda Menu includes community center, downtown, dams MATAWAN — When the three new Republican members took their seats on Monday, the Borough Council officially became entirely Republican. Councilman Michael Cannon and Councilwoman Donna Gould were sworn in to serve three-year terms, while Councilman Paul…

  • Bradlees plans to honor cash cards, exchanges

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Shoppers leave the Bradlees department store on Route 35 near Poole Avenue in Hazlet Friday. The Massachusetts-based chain is scheduled to close its doors Jan. 15. In light of complaints fueled by angry customers, before Bradlees department stores close their doors on Jan. 15, cash cards and exchanges will be honored. The company…

  • HYAA appeals to Holmdel to help reduce $6K deficit Group also wants Cross Farms soccer fields restriped

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen HYAA appeals to Holmdel to help reduce $6K deficit Group also wants Cross Farms soccer fields restriped HOLMDEL — Members of the Holmdel Youth Activities Association (HYAA) are hoping the township will help pay down a $6,009 debt. According to Treasurer John Graziano, HYAA was formed more than 30 years…

  • Middletown to get state grant for road paving $270,000 in funding will go toward Swartzel Drive improvements

    Staff Writer By Elaine van develde Middletown to get state grant for road paving $270,000 in funding will go toward Swartzel Drive improvements MIDDLETOWN — A well-traveled road will soon offer a smoother ride, thanks in part to a state grant. The Township Committee confirmed the grant status at its regular meeting last week. As…

  • Keyport public works supt.,

    Keyport public works supt., FILE PHOTO Keyport Public Works Department Superintendent Arthur “Art” Stephen Rooke was a familiar figure in his township vehicle. Arthur Rooke, dead at age 56 By Elaine van develde Staff Writer If you’ve ever been to any Keyport function of any type, you’d see Art Rooke’s face in the crowd. And…

  • Rent control approved for two years in Hazlet Board regulates increases at nine mobile home parks

    Rent control approved for two years in Hazlet Board regulates increases at nine mobile home parks HAZLET — Supporters of rent control were victorious when the Township Committee voted to renew the rent control ordinance for another two years. The ordinance establishes a rent control board which regulates how much trailer park owners may charge…

  • Christopher to succeed Sachs

    Michael Christopher as new mayor of Hazlet Twp. Crismale to be deputy mayor when Dems assume majority Jan. 1 By cindy tietjen Staff Writer HAZLET — Democratic Township Committeeman Michael Christopher will step into the role of mayor at Monday’s reorganization meeting, he revealed Tuesday. "I will be the mayor, and Victor Crismale will be…

  • Matawan councilman may return Longtime borough

    Matawan councilman may return Longtime borough Jim Shea official Jim Shea looks back over 14-yr. tenure By Alison Granito Staff Writer MATAWAN — Democratic Councilman Jim Shea wants everyone to know that he is not going anywhere. "I do intend to remain involved in town however I can," Shea said in an interview on Friday.…