Category: Independent News
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Keyport set to take bids on its new borough hall 18,000-sq.-ft. facility likely to become West Front Street focal point
Staff Writer By doug mckenzie Keyport set to take bids on its new borough hall 18,000-sq.-ft. facility likely to become West Front Street focal point KEYPORT — The final construction plans for the borough’s new municipal building are in, paving the way for the Borough Council to go out to bid by the end of…
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Aberdeen, residents negotiate land takings Coren says Cambridge Drive realignment a safety measure
Aberdeen, residents negotiate land takings Coren says Cambridge Drive realignment a safety measure ABERDEEN — The construction crews began arriving on Cambridge Drive to reconstruct the heavily traveled street on June 15. A few days earlier, on June 13, area residents met with township officials at the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church on Cambridge Drive…
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Holmdel board is ready to rule on 7-Eleven plan Residents continued opposition at last week’s final hearing
By cindy tietjen Holmdel board is ready to rule on 7-Eleven plan Residents continued opposition at last week’s final hearing Staff WriterHOLMDEL — After 2 1/2 hours of testimony regarding the proposed 7-Eleven at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Middle Road, Zoning Board of Adjustment Chairman Irwin Baron closed the public hearing. The applicant,…
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Holmdel couple puts out wildlife welcome mat Residents’ back yard recently certified as ‘Backyard Habitat’
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Holmdel couple puts out wildlife welcome mat Residents’ back yard recently certified as ‘Backyard Habitat’ JEFF HUNTLEY John and Bonnie Strand of Holmdel display a plaque from the National Wildlife Federation certifying their yard as an official Backyard Wildlife Habitat. HOLMDEL — At a time when traffic woes and surging…
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Keyport decision due soon on ferry service New York Fast Ferry president says he has heard little opposition
Staff Writer By doug mckenzie Keyport decision due soon on ferry service New York Fast Ferry president says he has heard little opposition The Borough Council is approaching the point where it is going to have to make a decision on the proposed return of commuter ferry service from the borough’s harbor to New York…
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Mid’town first aiders ask township to buy SUVs Vehicles would extend life of more costly ambulances
Staff Writer By Doug mckenzie Mid’town first aiders ask township to buy SUVs Vehicles would extend life of more costly ambulances MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee is entertaining a request from two of the township’s first aid squads to purchase a pair of first-response vehicles to lessen the burden on the squads’ ambulances. Described as…
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Sheriff, freeholder get youth service awards Narozanick honored for library work; Oxley for Boys/Girls Club aid
Sheriff, freeholder get youth service awards Narozanick honored for library work; Oxley for Boys/Girls Club aid A pair of local political figures were honored recently for their exceptional service to local youth as part of the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County’s annual awards dinner. Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph Oxley and Freeholder Theodore Narozanick,…
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Sisterhood of Beth Ahm to install new officers
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Ahm, Aberdeen, will be holding its installation of officers for 2000-01 at the temple, 550 Lloyd Road, on June 20 at 8:30 p.m. The evening’s topic will be "Honoring Past Presidents." Entertainment will follow the installation. For more information, call (732) 583-1700.
