Category: Independent News
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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
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Mid’twn’s $61M budget down; tax levy up
Mayor: Health care costs ‘staggering’; near 15 percent of municipal spending BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Tax appeals and health care costs increased the township’s municipal tax levy by 2.99 percent on a total budget 6 percent lower than last year. The Township Committee introduced a total budget of $61 million, $3.87 million…
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Middletown residents invited to reach out
The Township Committee has scheduled three regional neighborhood meetings this year to give residents an opportunity to speak informally with township officials about life in Middletown. All meetings begin at 7 p.m., and Township Committee members and township staff will be in attendance. No formal action will be taken. Meetings will be held on: …
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Big Brothers Big Sisters’ fundraiser strikes chord with supporters
Greater Media employees donate time, money to help child-mentoring organization BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Left: Big Brother Joe Aucello, 50, of Marlboro gives some pointers to his “Little,” Steven, 11, during the 39th annual Bowling for Kids’ Sake fundraiser to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties at Brunswick Zone…
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Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America, N.J. Shore Area, Chapter 12, open “Commemorating Fort Monmouth: Contributions to County and Country 1917-2011” on March 26, a program presented by the Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Monmouth Festival of Arts takes place April 9-13
Deborah Deforge wooden jewelry box, “Ocean One” More than 215 artists from throughout the Northeast will display their art in a variety of mediums, including jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media and fine crafts at the 41st Monmouth Festival of theArts (MFA), which will take place from Saturday, April 9, through Wednesday, April…
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Middletown school budget, tax levy increase
Positions eliminated; cost of benefits trimmed BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The Middletown Township Public School District Board of Education unanimously approved a proposed budget with a 1.4 percent tax levy increase at its meeting on March 23. According to Business Administrator Amy Gallagher, the increase equates to a $74 increase for the year for…
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WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore
Sea Girt offers historic lore, ocean panorama BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer “The Intelligent Whale” at the Military Museum FollowWreck Pond bridge into the beautiful and historic borough of Sea Girt. This one-square-mile town includes the area between Stockton Lake and Wreck Pond. Though modest in size, the quaint beach town incorporated in 1917 is…
