Category: Independent News

  • Holmdel introduces sewer rate increase

    Public hearing and vote on ordinance set for April 21 BY KAITLYN KANZLER Staff Writer The Holmdel Township Committee voted to introduce an ordinance raising sewer rates at the April 7 meeting. The increase, which was voted down twice in the past six months, was given a second look by Committeemen Larry Fink and Eric…

  • ‘Peace in Our Communities’

    MIDDLETOWN — Brookdale Community College invites the community to join in a special event, “Peace in Our Communities; Peace in Our World,” to be held April 14. The free program, the Ninth Annual Conflict Resolution Forum, will take place in theWarner Student Life Center beginning at 9 a.m. and includes a visit to the Monmouth…

  • Walk toward a world free of MS

    The New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is seeking people to join the 23rd annual Walk MS to help create a world free of multiple sclerosis. The 23rd Annual Walk MS kicks off 10 a.m. April 10 at a variety of walk sites throughout New Jersey. This year, the New Jersey…

  • Group organizes free photo opportunity using public art

    KEYPORT — The Keyport Business Alliance, Visual Improvement Committee, which is made up of representatives of the Keyport Garden Club, Arts Society of Keyport and the Keyport Historical Society, has implemented a community initiative utilizing the borough’s major asset, the Waterfront Park and Promenade. Each season, there will be a photo opportunity under the clock…

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    Middletown High School North students perform yoga exercises for the India portion of Culturefest, an event held March 29 that featured the cuisine, dance and activities of different world cultures. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Park System Earth Day celebrations

    The Monmouth County Park System will hold two Earth Day celebrations noon-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17. On Sunday, the celebration will be held at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Brown’s Dock Road, where eco-wonders await at the Wide World of Recycled Sports, Eco-Carnival, Naturalist Corner and Craft a Better Tomorrow…

  • BOE passes budget as union rallies in support of bus drivers

    School district’s $50.7M budget calls for outsourcing transport BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer A proposal to outsource the remainder of the district’s transportation services attracted concerned parents and members of the Holmdel Township Education Association to the March 29 Board of Education meeting. JACQUELINE HLAVENKA A fter a two-hour public hearing, the Holmdel Board of…

  • Keyport GOP files voting complaints against Democrats

    Dems say they challenged voters whose residency was in question BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent KEYPORT— Nearly five months after allegations were initially raised regarding voter intimidation in the Nov. 2 election, Keyport Republicans are following through on their promise to pursue complaints through the Monmouth County Board of Elections. Keyport Republican Campaign Chairman Joseph E.…

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    Sophomore Caitlin Grasso wears a traditional Japanese costume during Culturefest held at Middletown High School North on March 29. The event included food, dance and activities from countries around the world. ERIC SUCAR staff