Category: Independent News
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Republicans sweep elections in Middletown, Holmdel
GOP holds majority on township committees BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Middletown and Holmdel residents voted overwhelmingly Republican in the Nov. 8 election, with two Republican candidates winning the open seats on each Township Committee. In Middletown, Mayor Anthony Fiore was re-elected for his second term on the committee, alongside newcomer Stephanie Murray. “This was just…
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It’s a Currier & Ives Christmas Dec. 3
The Presbyterian Church House at the historic Four Corners in Shrewsbury will soon be transformed into a 19th-century Christmas wonderland. A Currier & Ives Christmas will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the church house, 352 Sycamore Ave. All are welcome. The day will include the traditional booths: Christmas handcrafts,…
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Matawan PBA hosts annual toy/food drive
MATAWAN — Matawan PBA Local 179 has a tradition of helping to make the holiday season brighter for disadvantaged families. This year, the economy continues to affect area families and the Matawan PBA is expecting more requests for assistance. This is the 11th year that the Matawan PBA is hold its annual Holiday Toy/Food Drive.…
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Democrats continue to reign in Aberdeen
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN — While Democrats will continue to fill all the seats on the Township Council, there will be three new faces beginning Jan. 1. After defeating their Republican challengers in the Nov. 8 election, Democrats Harvey M. Brenner, Robert Swindle and Connie Kelley will join incumbent running mate Councilman Greg…
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Holmdel man charged with attempted murder
HOLMDEL – A 20-year-old township man turned himself into police on Nov. 10 to face felony charges. According to a press release from the Holmdel Township Police Department, Christopher J. Mazzarisi is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, terroristic threats, criminal restraint, aggravated assault, simple…
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Belasco wins Hazlet election by 50 votes
Win gives Dems one seat on Twp. Committee HAZLET – It was close for most of evening but in the end township residents voted Democrat Joseph Belasco to the Township Committee in the Nov. 8 election. Belasco drew 1,691 votes for 50.67 percent of the 3,337 votes cast. His opponent, Republican Michael Glackin, received 49.18…
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Middletown Senior Center celebrates the holidays
Middletown’s Senior Center welcomes residents 60 and older to become members. Special events, trips and weekly activities are offered throughout the year. Annual Tree Lighting, 1 p.m. Dec. 1. — The holiday season begins with the lighting of the Christmas tree and joining voices with carols and favorite holiday songs. Light refreshments will be…
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GOP savors victory in Monmouth Co.
Republicans bump lone Dem freeholder; hold on to Senate, Assembly seats BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Republican County Committee Chairman Joseph Oxley addresses the crowd gathered at GOP headquarters on Election Night to celebrate the reelection of Republican candidates including county Surrogate Rosemarie Peters (second from right) and Freeholder Lillian Burry (far right). Monmouth County Republicans…
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No recount in Keyport, McPeek sworn in
Balance of power on Boro Council shifts, gives Democrats 4-2 majority By Mike Davis Staff Writer KEYPORT — Eleven days after the ballots were cast, Councilman Ken McPeek was sworn in to office, putting to bed any talk of a recount. Borough Clerk Valerie Heilweil said McPeek was sworn in Nov. 19 because…
