Category: Independent News
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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.
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Pair of veterans vying to be Keyport’s top cop Council will choose between Gajewski and Dayback
Staff Writer By Doug mckenzie Pair of veterans vying to be Keyport’s top cop Council will choose between Gajewski and Dayback KEYPORT — The Borough Council made a difficult decision last week when it opted to restore the position of chief of police rather than appointing a new police director to replace the late Frank…
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Motorcycle death under investigation
Staff Writer By Doug mckenzie KEYPORT — Police are still searching for a witnesses to the June 5 motorcycle accident on Route 35 which resulted in the death of a 38-year-old Hazlet man. Wayne Patterson, of Sycamore Drive, was killed when he lost control of his Harley-Davidson while traveling southbound near the intersection of Broadway,…
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Matawan’s redevelopment area still on track Residents express concern, support for train station area plan
Staff Writer By paul dowd Matawan’s redevelopment area still on track Residents express concern, support for train station area plan MATAWAN — Before a large crowd at the Broad Street Community Center Monday night, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend that the Borough Council pursue a redevelopment area by the Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station. The…
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Architect sought for Broad Street building Council also swears in chief and captain; promotes two others
Staff Writer By paul dowd Architect sought for Broad Street building Council also swears in chief and captain; promotes two others MATAWAN — The Borough Council authorized the borough engineer last week to request architectural proposals for renovations at the Broad Street Community Center. The measure was approved 4-2 with councilmen Paul Falcon and Jim…
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Jefferson apts. back before Aberdeen Planning Board
ABERDEEN — The Planning Board will continue to hear testimony tonight on a proposed luxury apartment complex by the train station, the Jefferson at Aberdeen. JPI Apartment Development, L.P. is seeking preliminary and final approval to construct 290 luxury apartments on Central Avenue neighboring the Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station. The site is part of a township…
