Category: Independent News
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Potential Aeromarine developer pitches solar farm to Keyport
KEYPORT — For the second time since April, a prospective developer for a solar farm on the Aeromarine site made a pitch to the Borough Council during its Oct. 5 meeting. George V. Keithan Jr., president of New Brunswick-based Radiant Renewable Energy, said a solar farm could bring, depending on the megawatt output of the…
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MAC to host ‘Halloween Ball for All’ Oct. 29
MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Arts Center (MAC), 36 Church St., will host a “Halloween Ball for All” on Friday, Oct. 29, from 7 p.m. to midnight to benefit the Middletown Township Cultural & Arts Council’s year-round programming for all ages and abilities. Adults will enjoy ghostly games, a costume contest, open dance and a ballroom…
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Matawan pushes MOM line for western Monmouth
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer MATAWAN — Citing concerns about additional rail development in the borough, the Matawan Borough Council passed a resolution supporting the Lakehurst to Monmouth Junction spur for the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) rail line on Oct. 5. The resolution requests that NJ Transit give weighted consideration for the development of rail service…
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Clean Ocean Action’s 25th Annual Fall Beach Sweeps
Annual Fall Beach Clean Ocean Action (COA) is calling on individuals and organizations to participate in the 25th Annual Fall Beach Sweeps on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 70 sites along the New Jersey Coast. Beach Sweeps begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon, rain or shine. Volunteers are advised to should dress for the…
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Two Boro Council seats open in Matawan
Taxes, downtown redevelopment and streamlining municipal government are among the goals outlined by this year’s Matawan Borough Council candidates. Linda Clifton Four candidates are vying for two three-year seats on the Matawan Borough Council in the municipal election Nov. 2. The council currently has six Republican and one Democratic members. Incumbent Councilwoman Linda Clifton, a…
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Navesink River Road work to enter final phase
MIDDLETOWN — Monmouth County work crews will begin the final phase of work later this month to replace the Poricy Pond Brook culvert and earthen dam, which failed as the result of record-setting rainfall in March. The culvert runs under a busy section of Navesink River Road, between Route 35 and Hubbard Avenue. The road,…
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‘A Portrait of Grief’
Anew exhibit opening Thursday in Red Bank showcases images from the Children’s Art Therapy Program at Riverview Medical Center. “A Portrait of Grief, Art Expressing Heartbreak, Healing & Hope” will open with a reception from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct.14 at McKay Imaging Photography Studio and Gallery. Some artists will be present. The…
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NOTES
A cast of juniors and seniors perform in St. John Vianney High School’s production of the musical “Godspell” at the Holmdel school on Oct. 10. CHRIS KELLY St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 300 Church St., Belford, will host a holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 15, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct 16.…
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Keyport Country Jamboree
Ryan Chaney executes a ramp trick during the Keyport Country Jamboree, Chili Fest and Waterfront Skate Jam held along West Front Street on Oct. 9. CHRIS KELLY
