Category: Independent News
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Honors for Olympians
U.S. Olympic gymnast Alyssa Beckerman and swimmer Tom Wilkens wave to the crowd during a parade Sunday for them in Middletown. More pictures, page 41. JEFF HUNTLEY
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A grave situation
With Halloween approaching fast, spooky sights like this one in Hazlet seem to popping up everywhere. JEFF HUNTLEY
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Keyport to focus on faulty fire alarms
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Keyport to focus on faulty fire alarms KEYPORT — The fire alarms have been sounding in Keyport, but not because there have been a lot of fires. According to Councilman John J. Merla, the fire department has received numerous calls in the past few months that have all turned out…
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Another referendum possible in Holmdel 4,142 students projected by ’04, a 28% increase from fall 1999
Another referendum possible in Holmdel 4,142 students projected by ’04, a 28% increase from fall 1999 HOLMDEL — Residents could be asked to approve a school construction referendum as early as next spring to deal with overcrowding. A new referendum would come on the heels of a $19.5 million bond referendum approved by voters in…
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Cell tower coming up against controversy in Belford
MIDDLETOWN — Armed with an arsenal of research and a fighting spirit, critics of a proposed 150-foot cell tower waited to speak their piece at a Monday night Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting only to find that they’ll have to wait until Nov. 27. Residents within a 200-foot vicinity of 739 Main St. in Belford…
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Group won’t back off ’till GPU plan is dead Hazlet-based citizens group is seeking wider support
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Group won’t back off ’till GPU plan is dead Hazlet-based citizens group is seeking wider support HAZLET — They are still writing letters, making phone calls and fighting GPU Energy’s new proposal every step of the way. "GPU has not withdrawn their application from the Board of Public Utilities (BPU),"…
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It’s going to cost more to keep warm this winter Average gas bill may increase $22, beginning this month
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen It’s going to cost more to keep warm this winter Average gas bill may increase $22, beginning this month Brace yourself for an expensive winter. Not to mention a cold one. Wall-based New Jersey Natural Gas Co., which serves more than 406,000 customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties, announced last…
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Nader wows supporters during Count Basie visit Calls major parties’ candidates a choice between Tweedledum & Tweedledee
Staff Writer By JOHN BURTON Nader wows supporters during Count Basie visit Calls major parties’ candidates a choice between Tweedledum & Tweedledee JEFF HUNTLEY Presidential candidate Ralph Nader interacts with the audience during his talk Sunday at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. RED BANK — He may have been shut out of the presidential…
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Keyport adopts volunteer ordinance
KEYPORT — Borough volunteers will be thanked with a waiver of permit and license fees. The ordinance was officially passed Oct. 3. The Borough Council has sanctioned the waiver for some time now; however, at issue was which volunteer groups would receive the waiver. Some argued that emergency services volunteers warrant more reward in lieu…
