Category: Independent News

  • In time of need, boro food pantry lends helping hand

    Matawan, Keyport pantries see need increase dramatically BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer The spirit of the holiday season started one week early at 201 Broad St. in Matawan on the morning of Nov. 18. Volunteers for the Matawan Community Food Pantry pack grocery bags with provisions for the Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 18 for distribution…

  • Boro consolidates, sells Board of Health bldg.

    BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer MATAWAN — After a public auction, the borough approved the sale of 145-147 Broad St., a subdivided site that includes the Matawan Board of Health facility, for $185,000, officials announced at a meeting on Nov. 15. The resolution to accept a bid from Chetan Patel, of CRC Associates, Edison, was…

  • Park service seeks input on future of Sandy Hook

    Nonprofits interested in leasing told to contact Hook coordinator BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent WEST LONG BRANCH — The National Park Service (NPS) is looking for tenants for the individual historic buildings at Fort Hancock. Peter McCarthy, the unit coordinator of the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area, told those who attended an open…

  • Arc of Monmouth has new president

    Offering opportunities to people with disabilities will be a focus BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Neil Fleischman, president of the board of directors of The Arc of Monmouth, with Mary Scott, Arc executive director. TINTON FALLS — The Arc of Monmouth, an organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has appointed its first…

  • AIDS Memorial Quilt to be displayed at Monmouth U.

    In commemoration of World AIDS Day, Dec.1, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, will sponsor a display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. A panel representing The Center in Asbury Park is among the 20 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt that will be on display at Monmouth University to mark World AIDS Day, Dec. 1. Twenty…

  • WRAT-FM seeking donations for charity

    WRAT-FM (95.9 The RAT), a Greater Media radio station, will conduct its annual Thanksgiving season drive, “Broadcast for the People,” Nov. 22-23. Employees of WRAT are hoping to fill a 40-foot-long tractor-trailer with items to be donated to three charities. WRAT’s live “Broadcast for the People” will take place at Super Foodtown, Route 35, Neptune,…

  • ‘In Memory’

    Above: A veteran reads the names on the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wall following the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • A sea change for the Cliffwood Beach waterfront

    Railing will complete Aberdeen sea walk BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer The revitalization of Aberdeen’s beachfront and seawall will be finalized by the end of the year, township officials announced at a council meeting on Nov. 9. Aberdeen Township plans to build a 5/8-mile pedestrian “sea walk” project that includes a concrete walkway atop the…

  • Photograph

    A soldier stands at attention during the annual Veterans Day ceremony held at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial on Nov. 11. More photos, page 13. LAUREN CASSELBERRY