Category: Independent News

  • Reconstruction of Bethany, Holmdel roads under way

    HAZLET — Road reconstruction is under way at the intersection of Bethany and Holmdel roads. According to a press release from Monmouth County, contractors are adding left-turn lanes to all four approaches and upgrading the traffic signal. A $624,772 contract was awarded last year to Z Brothers Concrete Contractors Inc. of Sayreville. Work began Sept.…

  • Aberdeen’s 2011 budget calls for lower tax levy

    Twp. taps surplus, cuts overtime for $15M plan BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Township Committee adopted a $15 million budget for 2011 with an $8.5 million tax levy at its meeting June 21. According to Chief Financial Officer Angela Morin, the budget will result in an $8 annual increase in municipal taxes…

  • Matawan curbs take home vehicle use

    Boro in talks with Helmetta for animal control BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer MATAWAN — In an attempt to stay within the borough’s fuel budget, the Matawan Borough Council passed a resolution restricting borough employees from taking home municipal vehicles at the June 21 meeting. Only the borough fire chief and deputy officer for emergencies for…

  • Mid’twn expects $6.6M savings fromsolar panels

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A solar feasibility study has determined that panels at nine township locations could save $6.6 million over 15 years. Birdsall Services Group’s Jessica Vogel, senior energy engineer, presented the results of the study at the Township Committee meeting on June 20. “We’re looking to reduce the demand and…

  • Holmdel adopts $20M amended 2011 budget

    $20M spending plan calls for no police layoffs BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer HOLMDEL— At Town Hall last Thursday, the Holmdel Township Committee unanimously approved a $20,023,000 budget for fiscal year 2011. The township’s surplus stands at $3.75 million, and about $3.5 million is expected in receipts from delinquent taxes. Nearly $14 million in operating expenses…

  • Hazlet library offers free Chinese language program this summer

    HAZLET— If you’ve always wanted to learn how to speak Chinese, the Hazlet Township Library is offering a free sixweek basic program this summer for beginners. The 90-minute sessions will start at 7 p.m., on Monday, July 11. Subsequent classes will be held at 7 p.m. each Monday through Aug. 15. Registration is required, please…

  • Computer classes at Mid’town library

    The Middletown Main Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will provide free computer and Internet classes throughout the month of July:  July 6, 11 a.m., “Facebook”: Learn to use the most popular social networking site.  July 7, 10 a.m., “Getting Organized with Google”: How to Use Google Docs and Calendar. July 12, 10 a.m.,…

  • NOTES

    Students at St. Leo the Great School, Lincroft, participated in a walkathon at the school on May 24. “Raise the Roof” was the theme, and proceeds went toward replacing the school’s 25-year-old roof. Students from K-8 took part, and a DJ provided music. The students were treated to ice pops, which helped keep them cool…

  • ‘Afterthoughts’

    Untitled works by John Kochansky McKay Imaging Photography Studio & Gallery is hosting another in its series of “Breaking Away” exhibits. “Afterthoughts,” drawings and such by John Kochansky (1958-2005), will be at the Red Bank gallery through July 7. McKay Imaging Gallery officially opened its doors to the public on July 14, 2005, with its…