Category: Independent News

  • Mid’twn appoints energy manager to meet terms of federal grant

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The township recently appointed an energy manager as a requirement of a $610,000 federal energy efficiency grant received last year. “[The grant] is for the township to do an analysis of its buildings and facilities and to develop programs to improve energy efficiencywithin the township,” explained TownshipAdministratorAnthonyMercantante. “One…

  • Monmouth Conservation Foundation founder dies

    Judith Hurley Stanley Coleman MIDDLETOWN — Conservationist and philanthropist Judith Hurley Stanley Coleman was known to “think globally and act locally” in the fight to preserve Monmouth County’s rapidly dwindling open spaces. The well-known community activist, who was a founder of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation and Save Sandy Hook, died peacefully at the age of…

  • Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center to host 1960s Family Day

    HOLMDEL — On Saturday, Aug. 21, the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center will host a 1960s Family Day. The event will include family activities related to the Vietnam-era time period with events taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 1960s Family Day will mimic a Vietnam-era field day. The focus of the…

  • ‘In My Life’ showcases artwork by John Lennon

    Exhibit in Long Branch commemorates Beatle’s 70th year BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer An exhibit showcasing John Lennon’s lesserknown talent for visual art, titled “In My Life,” will be displayed at Pier Village in Long Branch the weekend of July 30-Aug. 1. “Imagine” ESTATE OF JOHN LENNON/BAG ONE ARTS According to Legacy Productions, “In My…

  • Meeting disrupted over turbine issue

    BRSA suspends public comment after heated exchanges BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Members of the Union Beach Police Department were called to calm a raucous meeting of the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA) on July 19 after a discussion about the authority’s proposed 380-foot-tall wind turbine turned aggressive. Two Union Beach residents who live in…

  • Aberdeen approves Green Acres application for Freneau

    $1 million grant sought from DEP to acquire part of tract BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Township Council unanimously passed a resolution approving an application for a Green Acres grant to preserve a portion of the Freneau section of the town on July 20. The governing body, in conjunction with the Trust…

  • Good Shepherd welcomes new pastor

    The Rev. John M. Elstad conducts his first service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Holmdel. HOLMDEL — On July 4, the congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church affirmed the Rev. John M. Elstad’s appointment as pastor. “Pastor Jack” is a graduate of Tufts University and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Before joining Good Shepherd,…

  • Family Resource Network hosts surf camp for Down syndrome community

    BELMAR — The Family Resource Network (FRN) and its affiliate organization, Autism Family Services of New Jersey (AFSNJ), will host a Down Syndrome Surf Camp in conjunction with Surfer’s Healing on Monday, Sept. 13, in Belmar. In the past, Surfer’s Healing camps have been exclusive to the autism community. Last year, The Family Resource Network…

  • Oyster program may find new home

    Shrewsbury River among sites being considered by Baykeeper BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer KEYPORT — The NY/NJ Baykeeper is investigating alternative locations for an oyster restoration project after complying with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) order to remove a research related shellfish reef from Raritan Bay. The Baykeeper, which works to protect…