Category: Independent News
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Holmdel will explore school options tonight Districting a very unlikely possibility, officials say
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Holmdel will explore school options tonight Districting a very unlikely possibility, officials say Holmdel’s ad hoc committee on school population growth held its third meeting last week, but did not make any decisions. Recently, the Board of Education appointed the 20-member ad hoc committee to explore ways to expand school…
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Matawan completes its first dam inspection in seven years Waiting to hear from state about any needed repairs
Staff Writer By paul dowd Matawan completes its first dam inspection in seven years Waiting to hear from state about any needed repairs Matawan has recently completed its inspection of the two dams in town at Lake Lefferts and Lake Matawan. The inspection, which was conducted by Robert Bucco, the borough engineer, was completed in…
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School play
Jenny Hill (l-r), Paul Landry and Theresa Fowler rehearse a scene for the Middletown High School South production of Arsenic and Old Lace, which will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the school. Tickets are $8, $5 for students and seniors, and will be available only at the door. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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Earle ships rumored to relocate staying for now Pallone and Holt critical of any proposal to move ships to Norfolk
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Earle ships rumored to relocate staying for now Pallone and Holt critical of any proposal to move ships to Norfolk Rumors that the U.S. Navy planned to move two of its ships from the Naval Weapons Station Earle pier in the Leonardo section of Middletown to Norfolk, Va., had…
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Ab’deen group opposed to storage-facility plan Engineer also cites problems with Zoning Board application
Staff Writer By paul dowd Ab’deen group opposed to storage-facility plan Engineer also cites problems with Zoning Board application Citing urban sprawl and inappropriate use, Aberdeen residents in the "W" section of Strathmore are fighting plans to construct a self-storage facility on Route 34. The application, from Treasure Island of Aberdeen Self Storage, is currently…
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Keyport recount requested Provisional ballots cut margin to 12 votes
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Keyport recount requested Provisional ballots cut margin to 12 votes A three-vote gain from provisional votes prompted Keyport Democratic incumbent Borough Councilman Joseph Wedick to file for a recount of the Nov. 7 municipal election vote. The request was formally submitted to Monmouth County Clerk Claire French on Friday.…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
"Frosty’s Games," this year’s Holiday Light Spectacular at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, is open. For information, call 335-8698. MARIE ORTIZ
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Keyport cops still upset about building changes PBA wants showers, gymnasium and more storage space
Keyport cops still upset about building changes PBA wants showers, gymnasium and more storage space KEYPORT — With a construction bid award in the balance, the police wing planned for the new municipal complex is still a point of controversy. At last week’s Borough Council meeting, PBA President Mark Hafner and Delegate Kenneth Marr fiercely…
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Semifinal victory
Keyport High School’s Ken Cattouse breaks through the Colts Neck defense to win a Central Jersey Group I semifinal game Saturday in Keyport. For the story, see page 49. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
