Category: Independent News
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Commission prepares as virus moves closer So far, no reports of West Nile virus in Monmouth County
By paul dowd Commission prepares as virus moves closer So far, no reports of West Nile virus in Monmouth County Monmouth County is safe, for now. Though the West Nile virus continues to spread throughout New York and New Jersey, including a recent dead crow found in Middlesex County, there have been no reported cases…
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COAH’s $5K per unit increase too much, Middletown says
By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE COAH’s $5K per unit increase too much, Middletown says MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee is opposing a proposed increase in affordable housing regional contributions. In a recently adopted resolution, the committee asked the N.J. Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) not to adopt new regulations which would increase the cost of Regional…
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Elks lodge to hold annual soccer shoot Aug. 27
Elks lodge to hold annual soccer shoot Aug. 27 Middletown Elks Lodge No. 2179, 251 Church St., Belford, will hold its annual Elks Soccer Shoot competition on Aug. 27 at the lodge. Boys and girls through age 13 are invited by the Elks to compete in four age groups to display their skills in shooting…
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Park system offers tennis lessons for adults
Park system offers tennis lessons for adults The Monmouth County Park System is offering intermediate tennis lessons for adults. Lessons are offered at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Route 537, Colts Neck, or Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Class size is limited. Cost is $45, and preregistration is required. Schedule is as follows: Dorbrook Recreation Area:…
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A PIG’S DAY
Robinson’s Racing Pigs (top) and Ellie May (l), an 8-month-old miniature Vietnamese potbellied pig entertained fairgoers at the Monmouth County Fair in Freehold Township on Sunday. Photos by JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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Keyport ferry expected to get green light Mayor sees majority support following last week’s public forum
By elaine van develde Keyport ferry expected to get green light Mayor sees majority support following last week’s public forum KEYPORT — By the end of a two-hour public forum last week on bringing a ferry to town, it started to look like waterborne travel could be the wave of Keyport’s future. The Borough Council…
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GPU plan draws mixed reactions
Company wants to install new 6.4-mile, 69,000-volt line By cindy tietjen It’s no secret that Monmouth County is one of the fastest growing areas in New Jersey. Because the population has increased so significantly, the portion of GPU Energy’s service territory located in Monmouth County has experienced increases in peak demands, causing GPU to plan…
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Hazlet’s July 4th fireworks fizzled Township Committee is investigating disappointing display
By cindy tietjen Hazlet’s July 4th fireworks fizzled Township Committee is investigating disappointing display HAZLET — For many people in Monmouth County one of the thrills of the Fourth of July is seeing annual fireworks displays. Thousands gather everywhere from Marine Park in Red Bank to Raritan High School in Hazlet. This year, however, the…
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Korean Church looking to develop its Holmdel property Board continuing its review of long-range plan
By cindy tietjen Korean Church looking to develop its Holmdel property Board continuing its review of long-range plan Looking for guidance, The Korean Church of New Jersey Inc. met with the Holmdel Planning Board last week to discuss plans to build a sanctuary on property it owns in the township. The church acquired the approximately…
