Category: Independent News
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Middletown men charged with harvesting marijuana
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Middletown men charged with harvesting marijuana After a monthlong investigation in cooperation with the state police, the Bayshore Narcotics Task Force raided a Middletown residence and discovered an alleged marijuana farm last week. Police obtained a search warrant after receiving information that marijuana was being harvested in the home at…
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Commissioner’s coat source of controversy Mayor criticizes GOP councilman’s election letter-writing campaign
Staff Writer By Elaine van develde Commissioner’s coat source of controversy Mayor criticizes GOP councilman’s election letter-writing campaign KEYPORT — Remnants of election campaign accusations compelled Mayor Kevin Graham to question circumstances surrounding the purchase of a fire commissioner’s outfit. Feeling slighted by what he deemed unsubstantiated smears attributing unpaid bills to council negligence, at…
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Maintenance the latest issue at Earle Navy base Pallone calls reason a smoke screen, move ‘counterproductive’
Staff Writer By Elaine van develde Maintenance the latest issue at Earle Navy base Pallone calls reason a smoke screen, move ‘counterproductive’ File photo Sailors line the railings as the USS Seattle returns to its homeport at the Naval Weapons Station Earle pier in the Leonardo section of Middletown in March. As the Navy remains…
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Dems reject move to moor ferry in Keyport harbor Merla proposes local berthing weekdays, but mayor objects
Staff Writer By Elaine van develde Dems reject move to moor ferry in Keyport harbor Merla proposes local berthing weekdays, but mayor objects KEYPORT — Just when it seemed like the ferry business was set for smooth sailing, a motion was made to change the previously unchallenged berthing plans. From the onset of entertaining any…
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Arts council lists winners of Arts Education Awards
Arts council lists winners of Arts Education Awards The winners of the Monmouth County Arts Council Arts Education Awards 2000 were announced at a program held at Barnes & Noble, Freehold, on Oct. 24. This recognition of excellence in arts education throughout Monmouth County highlights the work going on by teachers and administrators, according to…
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Middletown police wing on its way to completion
Staff Writer By Elaine van develde Middletown police wing on its way to completion JEFF HUNTLEY Work is under way on a new police wing at Middletown Township town hall. The wing, which will extend off the north entrance of the building, will house the police chief and other officers, as well as conference and…
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Aberdeen, Matawan seek ways to control traffic Residents complaining about roads linking routes 34 and 35
Staff Writer By paul dowd Aberdeen, Matawan seek ways to control traffic Residents complaining about roads linking routes 34 and 35 While national publications are touting the quality of life in Monmouth County, residents of Aberdeen Township and Matawan Borough are searching for ways to cope with increasing traffic congestion. Main feeder roads such as…
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No date set for town center zoning board hearing Application incomplete, according to Middletown planning director
Staff Writer By Elaine van develde No date set for town center zoning board hearing Application incomplete, according to Middletown planning director JEFF HUNTLEY A “no town center” sign posted on the corner of Kings Highway East and Route 35 north expresses the view of those opposed to Azzolina Land Corp.’s plans to build a…
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HELP FROM BUD AND BUTCH —
Raymond Moylan scraps the stable at Longstreet Farm in Holmdel Park Monday with the help of Belgian draft horses Bud and Butch. The procedure is called "mucking." JEFF HUNTLEY
