Category: Independent News
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Surprise: Summer rainfall ‘clumped,’ but still average
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen MARIE ORTIZ Spectators at Saturday’s George Sheehan Classic in Red Bank used whatever was available to stay during the early morning race, which was almost canceled. See page 57. Beach chairs are beginning to gather dust. Bathing suits have been replaced by raincoats. It has rained 19 of the last…
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Middletown gives 7-11 thumbs down Unanimous decision meets with thunderous applause
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Middletown gives 7-11 thumbs down Unanimous decision meets with thunderous applause There will be no 7-Eleven in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, at least not on the corner of Wilson Avenue and Route 36. In a decision that was met with thunderous applause last Wednesday night, the Planning…
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Quote of the week:
"I just love dirt. I have to dig in it. I have to be around it. I’m not happy unless I’m digging in dirt." Louise Giddings Middletown Page 8
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Winner of compost bin already super gardener Leonardo resident the perfect recipient for county fair prize
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Winner of compost bin already super gardener Leonardo resident the perfect recipient for county fair prize JEFF HUNTLEY Monmouth County Fair compost bin winner Louise Giddings (l) pitches a forkful of compost goods into her new gardening toy. Monmouth County Recycling officials Marty Reisinger and Fran Metzger assist in…
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COA, Pallone try to halt new rounds of dumping Contracts awarded to dredge 500,000 tons of material from channels
Staff Writer By elaine van develde COA, Pallone try to halt new rounds of dumping Contracts awarded to dredge 500,000 tons of material from channels Clean Ocean Action and Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) are trying to stop new ocean dumping at a site off the coast of Sandy Hook. Pallone took the matter to…
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EVERYBODY WAVE
— Emily Rathburn (front), 3, and Karen Beckowski and her daughter Taylor, 15 months, check out the kiddie train at a recent Community Fire Company fair in Leonardo. JEFF HUNTLEY
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Aberdeen not worried about GPU’s proposal
ABERDEEN — While some Holmdel and Hazlet officials are opposing a proposed new GPU Energy transmission line, Aberdeen is unconcerned. "This is a service delivery question, with GPU adding 60,000 volts under an existing transmission," said Township Manager Mark Coren. "They are trying to provide service to prevent rolling blackouts. There is no empirical evidence…
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GPU under fire from residents and officials Holmdel wants new transmission line put underground
By cindy tietjen GPU under fire from residents and officials Holmdel wants new transmission line put underground HOLMDEL — GPU Energy executives were put on the hot seat Monday night as residents and township officials blasted the company’s proposed upgrade which would include two miles of new transmission line through Holmdel. Mayor Gary Aumiller kicked…
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LOOK OUT BELOW JEFF HUNTLEY
LOOK OUT BELOW JEFF HUNTLEY — Six-year-old Sara Isaccson jumps off the diving board during what has become a rare sunny day at the Holmdel Swim Club.
