Category: Independent News
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Monmouth Scout Council relieved to put gay Scout case behind it Monmouth Council unconcerned about backlash over victory
By paul dowd Monmouth Scout Council relieved to put gay Scout case behind it Monmouth Council unconcerned about backlash over victory MMonmouth County Boy Scout leaders are unconcerned about any backlash following their victory last week over gay Scout leaders. "No, we’re not really concerned with any backlash," said James Kay, executive director of the…
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FRESH FLOWERS —
Susan Lally of Hauser Hill Farm in Old Bridge keeps flowers looking fresh at the new Matawan farmer’s market on Main Street.
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Follow-up will bring census count to close County pleased with response; figures won’t be out till year’s end
By paul dowd Follow-up will bring census count to close County pleased with response; figures won’t be out till year’s end TThe 2000 Census is winding down to its final stages in Monmouth County as census workers continue to collect data from households. The follow-up for non-respondents to the census questionnaire has been completed, according…
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Monmouth Museum hosts ‘Terrific Tuesdays’
Monmouth Museum, located on the Brookdale College Campus, Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, is presenting "Terrific Tuesdays" in July and August. The programs are open to children age 7 to 9, with enrollment limited to 15 participants. Cost is $15 per session or five sessions for $65, non-member; and $20 per session or five sessions…
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Chamber of Commerce announces events
Chamber of Commerce announces events The Keyport Chamber of Commerce announces the following events: August Sidewalk Sale Days on Aug. 4-6; the Fall Festival and Antique Show on Sept. 10 (rain date of Sept. 17); and the fourth annual Country Jamboree on Oct. 6 (evening), and Oct. 7-8 (all day). For more information, please call…
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Arrests of Phish fans up from previous year Heightened police presence leaves most unperturbed
By cindy tietjen Arrests of Phish fans up from previous year Heightened police presence leaves most unperturbed HOLMDEL — Police were better prepared for the influx of Phish fans last week and as a result more left town with a summons as well as concert memories. There were more than 70 arrests in Holmdel in…
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Matawan to receive transit friendly grant Council expected to discuss RR area rezoning plan tonight
By paul dowd Matawan to receive transit friendly grant Council expected to discuss RR area rezoning plan tonight MATAWAN — At tonight’s Borough Council meeting, rezoning of the area around the train station as a redevelopment area will be discussed. The Planning Board recommended the change at a public hearing in June. Aberdeen Township has…
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Girl Scout troop to hold family bowling night
Cadette Girl Scout Troop No. 169 of Hazlet will be holding a family bowling night July 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Airport Plaza’s Brunswick Lanes, Hazlet. Cost is $7 per person for shoe rental and two hours of cosmic bowling. Six people will be assigned to each lane. Bowlers are asked to bring one nonperishable…
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Local church slates Vacation Bible School
The First Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School at the church, 232 Main St., Matawan, from July 10-14, 9-11:30 a.m. Fee for the week is $5 for the first child and $3 for each additional child. The program is open to all children from age 4 to those who have just completed sixth…
