Category: Independent News

  • Stanley clears up stance on Belford ferry project Stanley clears up stance on Belford ferry project Response denies her opposition to controversial county project By Doug mckenzie Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — In response to re cent publicity regarding her stance on the county’s $20 million Belford ferry project, the head of the township’s Plan ning…

  • Residents continue fight for change of address Residents continue fight for change of address By Doug mckenzie Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — For almost four years now, a group of township residents have been fighting with the U.S. Postal Service to have their mailing addresses changed from Red Bank to Middletown, citing a number of problems…

  • Keyport senior complex celebrates 25 years Keyport senior complex celebrates 25 years By Doug mckenzie The 25-year-old Keyport Legion Apartments is home to more than 200 seniors, ranging in age from 62 to 101. Staff Writer KEYPORT — Last Friday marked a day of remembrance for one of the state’s most prestigious senior housing facilities.…

  • Leo eases into role as boro business administrator By paul dowd Joseph Leo Staff Writer MATAWAN — For the last few months, Joseph Leo has been getting settled in his new job as the borough business administrator, a job he certainly is familiar with. Leo was appointed in March by Mayor Robert Clifton, after four…

  • Holmdel taking steps to create historical preservation panel Group of residents wants to preserve town’s historic nature By cindy tietjen Staff Writer HOLMDEL — A group of residents interested in making a contribution to preserving the historic nature of Holmdel appealed to the Township Committee for support at last week’s meeting. Representing the group was…

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  • Henry Hudson Trail would increase by 12 miles By paul dowd This stretch of the former Central Railroad track, which is now owned by NJ Transit, is set to be used as a 12-mile extension to the Henry Hudson Trail, which currently stretches from Aberdeen to Atlantic Highlands. Staff Writer ABERDEEN — On a recent…

  • Toomer to assume command of police Borough also hires new police officer, plans to appoint captain By paul dowd ATAWAN — The Borough Council officially introduced its new police chief, William Toomer, and new patrolman, Jeremiah Hourihan III, at a pre-meeting press conference last week. Toomer, who is replacing current Chief Carmen Messina, will take…

  • Aberdeen Twp. restricts parking on Wooley Street Move intended to eliminate double parking for ballgames By paul dowd ABERDEEN — Motorists attending ballgames at two fields on the Aberdeen-Keyport border will have to find alternative places to park, after the Township Council unanimously adopted an ordinance May 16 that prohibits parking during certain hours on…