Category: Independent News

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Deer management is a crucial process in controlling the population of the wild mammal in New Jersey, a number that could well exceed 200,000 this year, according to state officials The state issues annual warnings during peak deer mating season that occurs usually from late October…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A new borough committee will become only the second in New Jersey that will be solely dedicated to the dissemination of information concerning the treatment and well being of animals. After public interest from concerned citizens arose regarding issues relating to domestic animals and there welfare, the Matawan Borough…

PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Santa Claus, musicians and members of the public enjoy the annual Christmas tree and Menorah Lighting held at the Holmdel Town Hall on Dec. 3. The annual event included a performance by the Satz School band, the holiday lighting and a visit from Santa Claus.

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The students at Trinity Hall will soon have a new place to call home as the independent all-girls college preparatory high school signed a contract to move to the former Child Development Center on Hope Road in the Tinton Falls section of Fort Monmouth. The school, a not-for-profit that…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — On the heels of a recent discussion about redevelopment opportunities for the North Middletown section of the township, Planning Board officials approved recommendations from a preliminary study that the Port of Belford should be designated as an “area in need of redevelopment.” In a presentation to the…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – The day after Thanksgiving is typically dedicated to hitting the stores and checking out all the best sales. But one former resident has put a new spin on this day with an event that is slowly growing into a national phenomenon. Track Friday, which took place on…

Monmouth County’s constitutional officers want to make certain that American military personnel who are serving overseas are not forgotten during the holidays. Clerk Christine Hanlon, Sheriff Shaun Golden, Acting Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni and Surrogate Rosemarie Peters have kicked off a flash and food drive in support of troops stationed overseas, according to a press release.…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Borough Council is gathering information and considering opting out of the highly scrutinized tax assessment pilot program. The council discussed possibly leaving the Real Property Assessment Demonstration Program during the Dec. 2 meeting after the Monmouth County Board of Taxation ruled that municipalities could opt out of…

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB JUDGE Nick Natale of Long Branch sets up part of the Holiday Train Display at InfoAge Science Center at Camp Evans in Wall. The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club will present the display – along with pictures with Santa and his animated reindeer – from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays…