Category: Independent News

  • Growing community, sowing peace

    Three faith communities care for the Earth and for others BYMIKE DAVIS Correspondent Volunteers from Temple Shalom and Temple Beth Ahm, both Aberdeen, and Matawan United Methodist Church work together in the community garden, whose bounty will be donated to the UMC food pantry. A lthough it sits on the property of Temple Shalom in…

  • Saint Leo’s to host carnival

    MIDDLETOWN — The annual St. Leo the Great Church Carnival is almost here. The fun will begin on 6 p.m. June 13 and continue every evening through June 18. For more than a quarter of a century, the Saint Leo’s Carnival has provided family entertainment to the community, offering rides, games of chance, freshly prepared…

  • WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore

    Belmar is ready for summer of fun BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Belmar drawbridge Everyone in Belmar is ready for the summer of 2011, and now there is only one thing left that matters. “We just need the weather” to cooperate, said Mary Brabazon, the tourism administrator of the popular Jersey Shore destination. The summer season…

  • Bill advances to rename Rte. 36 span for Joseph Azzolina

    Legislation designating the bridge on Route 36 over the Shrewsbury River as the Capt. Joseph Azzolina Memorial Bridge was unanimously approved by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee on May 23. The legislation (A-2938/S-2073) is sponsored by Monmouth County Sens. Joseph Kyrillos (R-13th District), Jennifer Beck (R-12th District) and Sean Kean (R-…

  • NOTES

    BestDay Foundation is looking for volunteers for its Best Day at the Beach events June 12 and Aug. 7 in Long Branch and June 11 and Aug. 6 in Loch Arbour. Best Day helps children with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe, fun adventure activities like surfing, bodyboarding, kayaking, snow sports, and more.…

  • ‘Soundstage’ event ends on a high note for all

    BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Alicia Madison and Dan Weltman The sun shone brightly upon those who attended Greater Media Newspapers’ “Soundstage” fundraising event on May 7, enhancing the spirits of those who enjoyed the food and entertainment provided in the tropical surroundings of Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. Close to $3,400 was raised and will be…

  • Mid’twn mayor seeks re-election

    GOP newcomer will seek seat on Twp. Committee BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Republican Mayor Anthony Fiore and newcomer Stephanie Murray pledged to address rising taxes if elected in November. Murray would replace Committeewoman and Deputy Mayor Pamela Brightbill, who chose not to seek re-election, on the Republican ticket. Fiore said that he…

  • Shell games

    Connor (l) and Kaitlyn White, of Long Branch, play a shell-finding game in the Coastal Classroom during Ocean Fun Day at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, May 22. The event featured nearly 50 hands-on exhibits, tours and workshops, coastal crafts, children’s games, youth fishing clinics, face painting and many other activities celebrating the wonders of…

  • for the record 

    AMay 12 article on the Hazlet municipal budget referenced the Police Benevolent Association’s (PBA) 2.5 percent salary increase for 2011, which went into effect October 2010. To clarify, this represents an increase the PBA deferred from 2010 as a giveback to the municipality, according to Joseph Forgione, the president of PBA Local 189.