Category: Independent News
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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…
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Middletown can anticipate extra $2M in aid annually Gov. Whitman leaves grandfather provision in school construction bill
By Doug mckenzie Middletown can anticipate extra $2M in aid annually Gov. Whitman leaves grandfather provision in school construction bill MIDDLETOWN — The township is set to receive additional state aid to help with its $78 million school referendum project. For the past few months, Sen. Joseph Kyrillos, the upper house’s majority conference leader, has…
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Park system offering climbing and kayaking
The Monmouth County Park System will hold "Rock Climbing: The Basics" at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft on July 6 from 7-9:30 p.m., and a field trip on July 8. Cost is $48 per person, and includes all equipment. The indoor session will cover knot tying, theory, equipment and safety. The field trip will…
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Farmer’s Market
FRESH FROM THE Farm — Karen Lopez, and her daughter Danielle, 6, buy produce from Karen Balz of R&K Farm, Monroe, at Matawan’s first farmer’s market held Sunday at Main Street and Ravine Drive. The market, which is sponsored by the Downtown Matawan Alliance, in cooperation with the borough of Matawan and the N.J. Council…
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Matawan moves to fund center improvements Shea objects, saying left-over bond $$ should be returned to taxpayers
Staff Writer By paul dowd Matawan moves to fund center improvements Shea objects, saying left-over bond $$ should be returned to taxpayers MATAWAN — The Borough Council last week introduced a $213,000 ordinance to make improvements at the Broad Street Community Center, using leftover funds from eight other bonds. At the June 20 meeting, the…
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Artist reception to be held for photographer
Middletown Township Public Library will hold an artist reception for photographer Margaret Coston on July 6 at 7:30 p.m. Coston, a Holmdel resident, is currently studying with the New York Institute of Photography. She is an official photographer for the NYIP magazine, Photo World. This year she was chosen to be part of the Monmouth…
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT —
Steadily rising gas prices like these at a busy Route 520 intersection in the Lincroft section of Middletown have local and state legislators searching for solutions.
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A DAY TO CELEBRATE —
Nicole Anderson waves to her friends and family at Middletown High School South’s graduation ceremony at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Thursday. For the story and more pictures, see page 22.
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Keyport to hold town meeting on ferry plan NY Fast Ferry predicts minimal traffic impact; plans 2 trips a day
Staff Writer By Doug mckenzie Keyport to hold town meeting on ferry plan NY Fast Ferry predicts minimal traffic impact; plans 2 trips a day KEYPORT — Before making its decision on New York Fast Ferry’s proposed service, the Borough Council has decided to poll borough residents about their feelings toward the proposal. Following another…
