Category: Independent News

  • Halloween-themed ghost hunt planned for Matawan mansion

    MATAWAN — The Matawan Historical Society will open the doors to a local historical treasure, the Burrowes Mansion, 94 Main St., for a paranormal investigation. The Specter Inspectors (TSI), a central New Jersey-based paranormal research and investigation group, will investigate the former home of John Burrowes, the “Corn King” of Monmouth County, on Oct. 30…

  • Plans for C-Town redevelopment scaled down

    Mixed-use project will have 39 units, retail space BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer MATAWAN — In response to concerns from residents, the developer has scaled down the amount of residential housing for the proposedmixed use development at 126 Main St., the site of a former C-Town Supermarket. The applicant, Emlenrich LLC, of Towaco, Morris County,…

  • No bow hunt on Holmdel Twp. agenda for 2010

    Report on deer management set for Oct. 21 meeting BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer HOLMDEL — After local residents decried a bow-and-arrow deer hunt on Bayonet Farm last year, the governing body has been exploring nonlethal ways to manage the deer population throughout the township. The Township Committee discussed ideas for the 2010 deer management…

  • Mayor and police administrators spar over ballot question

    Bergen: Cost of chief of police not sustainable BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent KEYPORT — Police department administrators clashed with Mayor Robert J. Bergen at the Oct. 5 Borough Council meeting about the wording of the interpretive statement accompanying a question on the Nov. 2 ballot. The non-binding question asks voters to weigh-in on the prospect…

  • Township’s volunteer firefighters honored

    ABERDEEN — In honor of their dedication, heroism and public safety services to the community, the Township Council presented a proclamation to the township’s two volunteer fire companies on Oct. 5. Aberdeen Township Hose and Chemical Company No. 1 (organized in 1918), with 44 members under Chief Donald McNab, and Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Company (organized…

  • 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,…

  • ‘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…

  • 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.…

  • 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