Category: Independent News
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Twp. and So. River Metals developer reach accord
ABERDEEN — After an executive session discussion, the Aberdeen Township Council passed a resolution authorizing a loan agreement with the redeveloper of the South River Metals site on Church Street on Oct. 19. The township will provide a $350,000 loan in order to fund pre-development costs for the redevelopment of the 14-acre former industrial site…
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Aberdeen revamps sign ordinance for biz district
Promotional signs would be allowed for special events BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — With the holiday shopping season just weeks away, the Aberdeen Township Council introduced a new signage ordinance that would allow local businesses to promote seasonal sales and special events more prominently throughout the township. The ordinance, introduced on Oct. 19,…
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Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, announces the birth of a boy Oct. 1 to Rebecca Stacey and Allen Brill of Aberdeen. Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announces the following local births: Oct. 1, a girl to Kaity Parleman and SalvadorMartinez Garcia of Middletown; Oct. 6, a boy to Crystal Andrews-Liggs and John Liggs of…
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The Monmouth Chinese Christian Church (MCCC), 189 Holland Road, is hosting a Harvest Festival 2-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. The free event features games, crafts, puppets, face painting, a book sale, free health clinic, a basket drawing, food, and an adult cooking contest and photo contest. No masks or scary costumes, please. Details: www.mccc.org ***** Christian…
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The Healing Power of Art’
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent The Guild of Creative Art on Route 35 in Shrewsbury will open its building to host an art exhibition titled “The Healing Power of Art.” The exhibit is to be coupled with a panel discussion that will analyze healing, art, suffering and meaning, and hopefully provide inspiration for cancer patients and…
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Literacy program takes off in Mat-Ab schools
Writer’s Workshop teaches students the art of writing BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District (MARSD) has implemented a new elementary-school-level writing program designed to boost performance in language arts. The program, called Writer’s Workshop, aligns with the district’s goal to help students become independent writers, readers and thinkers, as…
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Fort Hancock Day
A.J. Smith leads visitors on a tour of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse on Oct. 23 during Fort Hancock Day, a celebration of the establishment of the fort in 1895. More photos at gmnews.com. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Election will determine control of Keyport council
Ballot question asks voters to weigh in on sharing police administration BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent KEYPORT — The outcome of the Nov. 2 election could tilt the balance of power on the Keyport Borough Council in favor of either major political party. Mayor Robert J. Bergen and Councilman Kenneth McPeek, both Democrats, are running for…
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Bd. of Ed.: No plan to redistrict Middletown schools
Superintendent assures parents that district is just looking at options BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Middletown School Superintendent Karen Bilbao and the Board of Education at a meeting on Oct. 20 addressed concerns that a redistricting plan was in the works. Rumors about a possible redistricting arose from a misreading of the school district’s recent…
