Category: Independent News

  • Middletown library recognized for early literacy program

    MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Public Library is one of four in New Jersey recognized for conducting outstanding early literacy programs on behalf of their youngest library users and their families. New Jersey State Librarian Norma Blake honored the four New Jersey libraries with the state library’s Best Practices in Early Literacy Award. In determining the…

  • Aberdeen seeks proposals for solar system at five sites

    BYMIKE DAVIS Correspondent ABERDEEN — Township officials plan to issue a request for proposals (RFP) from developers to create a 557,000 kilowatt hour solar installation on five municipal properties. The system would supply 70 percent of the energy used at the five sites. The solar installations will be negotiated through a power purchase agreement (PPA)…

  • Nonprofit plans to rehabilitate Fort Hancock building

    AIDS Resource Foundation for Children will bid for former building BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — Thomas Matulewicz, Rumson, a board member of Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Monmouth County, and Annie Chen, development director for the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children, Newark, met with National Park Service officials on May 12 to begin the…

  • Mid’twn intersections to get red-light cameras

    Township says safety, not revenue, is primary benefit BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Based on claims of increased safety, Middletown is in discussions with several companies to install redlight cameras at major intersections. Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante said at the May 2 Township Committee meeting that the potential to increase traffic safety is…

  • Ocean Fun Days offer family activities

    MIDDLETOWN — For the eighth consecutive year Ocean Fun Days will offer two days of free family fun that features special displays, tours and things to do that celebrate the wonders of the Jersey Shore. Ocean Fun Days will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., rain or shine, on Sunday, May 22, in…

  • Lawsuit: Something’s fishy with Highlands bridge

    Attorney: Tidal changes, winds force out commercial fishermen BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — A borough business owner and a group of commercial fishermen have filed suit against the state Department of Transportation (DOT) for damages they claim were caused by construction of the new Highlands Bridge. In the suit filed in state…

  • 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…

  • 180 Turning Lives Around sponsors Kites for Kids

    HAZLET — 180 Turning Lives Around and Jenkinson’s, of Point Pleasant Beach, are teaming up once again to present a day filled with kite-flying, prizes, rides, food, games and beach activities. Kites for Kids will be held Saturday, May 21, beginning at 11 a.m.; it is open to children ages 4 to 15, who must…

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    The Marine Corps League Honor Guard John Bassilone Detachment stands at attention during the 16th Anniversary Remembrance Day Ceremony held at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel on May 7. More photos, page 3 and at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff