Category: Independent News

  • Hazlet RR parking a headache for some Some residents must wait up to five years to obtain permit

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Hazlet RR parking a headache for some Some residents must wait up to five years to obtain permit HAZLET — When Alicia Hartman moved to Hazlet two years ago, she put her name on a waiting list for a parking permit at the Hazlet train station. "Two years ago, I…

  • HAPPY VETERANS DAY — 

    Walter Hansen and Linda Trembley help serve veterans at a luncheon co-sponsored by the Elks and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Sunday at the Keyport-Matawan Elks Club in Keyport. JEFF HUNTLEY

  • Lincroft streetscape program ready to go Facade program to be extended to other parts of township

    Staff Writer By elaine van develde Lincroft streetscape program ready to go Facade program to be extended to other parts of township MIDDLETOWN — Good looks are on the agenda for some of the township’s business districts. Lincroft will benefit from a streetscape program, while leftover funds allocated to a Campbell’s Junction facade program will…

  • Federal money available for war on W. Nile virus County uncertain how much it will receive; state pushing for more

    Staff Writer By paul dowd Federal money available for war on W. Nile virus County uncertain how much it will receive; state pushing for more The county will be eligible for federal funds to combat the West Nile virus, though the actual amount could be minimal. The state, meanwhile, is fighting to get more funding.…

  • HONORING THE VETS

    Members of the Holmdel Police Benevolent Association Color Guard (top) raise the American flag during a Veterans Day ceremony Saturday at Holmdel Town Hall. Below, Holmdel Deputy Mayor Art Davey, who also serves as commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5918, salutes while listening to the national anthem played by his granddaughter, Danielle…

  • Patriotic spirit promotes Hazlet woman to top spot Schmitz elected national president of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Patriotic spirit promotes Hazlet woman to top spot Schmitz elected national president of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary JEFF HUNTLEY Barbara Schmitz, Hazlet, the national president of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary, adjusts her uniform. In today’s world, where patriotic events seem to attract smaller and smaller audiences, Hazlet resident…

  • Aberdeen delays approval on Route 34 self-storage facility

    Staff Writer By paul dowd ABERDEEN — A decision on an application to build a self-storage facility on Route 34 has been delayed until the Dec. 13 Township Zoning Board meeting. The application, which was submitted by Treasure Island Self Storage, Neptune, requires a use variance and variance for multiple uses of the property, as…

  • 2 charged in Hazlet tattoo shop break-in

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen 2 charged in Hazlet tattoo shop break-in HAZLET — Police arrested two individuals last week in connection with an Oct. 3 break-in at Tony’s Tattoo Shop located on Route 36. According to Detective Sgt. Howard Nuss, Michael Stanislawczyk, 21, and Jessica Giratore, 18, both of Brick, were charged with burglary,…

  • DIG WE MUST

    District 13 legislators join Aberdeen officials in breaking ground Saturday for a new inline skating/roller hockey rink at Cliffwood Beach Park. MARIE ORTIZ