Category: Independent News

  • Thompson Park Day

    Thompson Park Day on Oct. 16 featured entertainment, a corn maze, archery, canoeing, face painting, a scarecrow contest, golf evaluations and a climbing wall. Above: Connor Lockwood, age 3, of Belford, gets a chance to be a scarecrow at the Lincroft park. Nicolette Garbarino, 13 (l), and Julianna Garbarino, 11 (r), both of Staten Island,…

  • Keyport moves to cut off business alliance

    KBA: New group would take power away from biz owners By Mike Davis Staff Writer KEYPORT — After a long history of conflict, the Borough Council introduced an ordinance at its Oct. 18 meeting that would break ties with the Keyport Business Alliance (KBA). The proposed ordinance would decertify the KBA as the borough’s district…

  • Photo

    Members of theMiddletown High School South marching band perform at the All-Shore Marching Band Festival held Oct. 13 at Long Branch High School, where high school marching bands from Monmouth Regional, Shore Regional, Middletown South, Long Branch and Neptune took part. More photos, page 22 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Matawan to move forward with Transit Village project

    Aberdeen extends contract with train station developer BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Following years of obstacles and litigation, the borough is once again moving forward with its portion of the redevelopment of the Matawan-Aberdeen Train Station. The Matawan Borough Council approved an agreement with K Hovnanian Cos. and the Columbia Group as the developers for…

  • Incumbents face challenge for Keyport Boro Council seats

    Ellectt iion 2011 JOSEPH SHERIDAN (D) is running for his third term on the Keyport Borough Council. He has lived in Keyport for 13 years and works as a project engineer for Valcor Engineering Corp. He also serves as police commissioner and holds positions on the Keyport Unified Planning Board, borough Recreation Committee and the…

  • Matawan to begin leaf recycling program

    The Matawan Department of Public Works will begin picking up leaves on Monday, Oct. 24. DPWwillmake every effort to keep to the schedule as it is posted in this year’s recycling brochure; however, inclement weather and mechanical problems with equipment may slow the process, according to a press release from the borough. Residents may begin…

  • Perfect pitch

    Stephen Salot of Matawan tosses a baseball during the Matawan Celebration on Oct. 15. The event held on Main Street in downtown Matawan featured entertainment, food, free rides and a singing contest. FRANK GALIPO

  • Keyport first responders sponsor Halloween Parade

    KEYPORT – Police, fire and emergency personnel will host the borough’s annual Emergency Services Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 30. Children who want to participate should meet at Fireman’s Park at noon. The parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. and end at Keyport Central School. Costumes will be judged at 1 p.m. There are several…

  • Donate a pair of PJs to warm a child’s heart and mind

    Pajama Program looks for donations during ‘Danger Season’ BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — As a child falls asleep at a shelter or in foster care, the last thing on his or hermindmay very well be the brand-new pair of pajamas he received when he walked through the door. “When you come into a shelter,…