Category: Independent News

  • New director named to Mat-Aberdeen Library

    MATAWAN — Kimberly Paone is the new director of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, effective Sept. 7. Paone received both her Bachelor or Arts and Master of Library Science degrees from Rutgers University. She worked previously at the Elizabeth Public Library, most recently as the supervisor of branch libraries and teen services. She is a…

  • 1960s Family Day

    Christina Thorn (l-r) and Matthew, Molly and Brian Thorn participate in one of the activities set up at the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center in Holmdel on Aug. 21. The center hosted a 1960s Family Day, which included family activities related to the Vietnam-era time period. Molly Thorn participates in one of the activities…

  • Middletown will rebid drainage upgrades

    Lower bids sought for Port Monmouth flooding mitigation BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The township rejected the first round of bids for drainage improvements that would provide Port Monmouth residents much-needed relief from the neighborhood’s perennial flooding “We received five bids from contractors, and they were all very high and they also were…

  • Holmdel raises quarterly sewer rate

    Resident faults use of surplus to shore up past budgets BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Residents will see their water and sewer bills increase by $11.25 per quarter this year, an increase triggered by rising costs and a lack of surplus funds. By a 3-2 vote on Aug. 19, the Holmdel Township Committee…

  • Keyport council passes amendment to BID ordinance

    Mayor: Measure prompted by concerns over KBA budget BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent KEYPORT — After a contentions public hearing that often became personal, the Borough Council approved an amendment to the Business Improvement District ordinance by a 3-2 margin on Aug. 17. The amendment gives the Borough Council more direct input and control of how…

  • Buck Mill Recreation Area

    Katie Sochaof Middletown explores the grounds of the Buck Mill Recreation Area at the Colts Neck Fair on Aug. 19. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Jersey Sound

    Above: The audience enjoys the music of the Jersey Sound during the last summer concert of the year at Veterans Memorial Park in Hazlet on Aug. 17. Below: George Kistner (l-r), Joe Cap and Bob D’Angelo, along with the rest of the Jersey Sound, perform for the audience. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff

  • FMERPA appoints reuse consulting group

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA) unanimously appointed Matrix Design Group as the planning, engineering, architectural and environmental services consultant for the redevelopment of the fort property at its meeting on Aug. 18. According to the resolution, Matrix’s contract is not to exceed $955,900; $90,000 of…

  • NOTES

    Jersey Shore Rose Society, an affiliate of the American Rose Society, will hold its 39th annual Rose Show from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown. Admission is free. For more questions or directions, call 732-688-4282 or go towww.jsroses.com/events.html#roseshow. ***** The Brookdale Community College Foundation’s 31st anniversary…