Category: Independent News

  • 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.

  • Blue Valor Ride begins at ground zero

    Left: Port Authority of NY & NJ Pipes and Drums. Above: Laurie Tietjen, president, Kenneth F. Tietjen Memorial Foundation. More than 120 police officers from across the country participated in the first annual Blue Valor Run on Thursday, May 12, a 226-mile charity motorcycle ride to pay tribute to police officers who have sacrificed their…

  • Tour showcases county’s affordable housing choices

    Event provides networking opportunites, education on housing options BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Participants in the tour, which visited affordable housing sites in the county, network at the county Agricultural Building in Freehold where the tour began and ended. ANDREW DAVISON RED BANK – Local officials, real estate agents, developers and other stakeholders visited affordable…

  • Aberdeen rec offers winery/AC trip

    ABERDEEN — The township’s Recreation Department has scheduled a senior citizens trip on Wednesday, June 29, to the Renault Winery in Galloway Township and to an Atlantic City casino. The trip is open to Aberdeen seniors age 55 and over. Nonresidents may sign up after the June 1 resident deadline, if space is available. The…