Category: Independent News
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Matawan Planning Board hears new C-Town plan
Four-story mixed-use design addresses parking and trash BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MATAWAN — A new modified design plan for the former C-Town property may bring the project one step closer to approval. The design proposed at the Dec. 5 Planning Board meeting is for a four-story mixed-use building with retail on the street level…
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Planners continue hearing Four Ponds application
BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — More than six months after it began hearing testimony, the township Planning Board continued discussions about the proposed Four Ponds housing development at its Dec. 7 meeting. Township Planner Jason Greenspan raised concerns about the use of the site’s recreational trails, which would remain with the proposed development. “It’s…
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County upgrades traffic lights
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Monmouth County officials are hopeful that a countywide traffic signal upgrade project will help traffic on county roads run more efficiently. County Engineer Joseph Ettore explained the scope of the project in an interview last week. “The base of the project is to modernize antiquated traffic signals throughout Monmouth County,” he…
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Future of racing in doubt at Monmouth Park
Legislature must approve 2012 season by Dec. 20 BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer The fate of the 2012 racing season at Monmouth Park was in doubt this week after an investor dropped out of an agreement to take over operation of the Oceanport racetrack. Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12th District) confirmed Monday that businessman Morris Bailey walked…
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Middletown Elks honor emergency responders
MIDDLETOWN — Four of the township’s emergency responders were recognized by Middletown Elks 2179 for outstanding community service at the 2011 Middletown Elks First Responder Appreciation Dinner. Middletown OEM Coordinator Charles W. Rogers III was named Middletown Elks Emergency Management Coordinator of the Year. The Elks credited his “actions during Hurricane Irene, exemplary work ethic,…
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Naturely happy
Eviju and Laela Domanski of Middletown pose for a photo at Poricy Park Nature Center, Middletown, Dec. 11. PHOTO BY CHRIS KELLY
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Local man’s organ and tissue donation helps 75 people
Tim O’Neill of Manalapan passed away in September BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Tim O’Neill (r), of Manalapan, helped 75 people through organ and tissue donations after he passed away Sept. 21. Pictured are his daughters Rebecca (l) and Shevaun, and wife, Yvonne. MANALAPAN — Timothy J. O’Neill loved to run. After his two daughters…
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Middletown library may get more trustees
BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The leadership of the Middletown Township Public Library may see some new faces in the coming year. Under an ordinance proposed by the Township Committee, the library’s board of trustees would gain two more seats, with a total number of nine community representatives. “The library is an important board.…
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All aboard the Santa train
From top: Natalie Doriety, of Hazlet, waits to board the annual Holiday Train Ride at the Middletown Train Station on Dec. 10. Children and families board the train ride, a holiday tradition that features visits from Santa and friends, jugglers, holiday caroling, clowns, magic and goodie bags. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
