Category: Independent News

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    Richard Murray, 2, of Colts Neck, looks over one of the train sets that was on display during the annual holiday exhibition, including Christmas trees and model train sets, at the Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, on Dec. 26.

  • Mat-Ab rejects spending $38K for teacher collaboration pairs

    Board prez says district is scrutinizing all expenditures BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer The Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education unanimously denied on Dec. 21 a motion to institute district-wide teacher collaboration pairs. The pairs would have comprised two teachers who would have been paid $20 an hour to meet during a common planning time to discuss…

  • Dems nix emergency spending for insurance bills

    Asst. administrator says decision could double future payment BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer The standoff between Middletown Township Committee members continued at the Dec. 21 meeting as the Democratic minority refused to pass an emergency appropriation to fund $550,000 in insurance claims. At its Dec. 21 meeting, the committee voted 3-2 in support of a…

  • Law tosses lifeline to underage drinkers

    Friends of ill person will receive immunity if they call for help and remain at the scene BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer The serious ramifications of the underage drinking problem that exists in New Jersey reach far and wide, ranging from inappropriate behavior that leads to trouble, and in some instances, to death. A bill…

  • Handlin: State’s doctor drain a health care concern

    Amy Handlin MIDDLETOWN — As debate about health care reform rages across the nation, Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (D-13th District) said she is concerned about a critical medical issue facing New Jersey’s residents. “New Jersey is facing its own homegrown health care crisis. Our state is losing doctors at an alarming rate. With or without federal…

  • Aberdeen honors mayor, councilmen for service

    Mayor Dvid Sobel ABERDEEN — The Township Council honored Mayor David Sobel and Councilmen Thomas Perry and Joseph Raymond for their years of service to the municipality. Each will be leaving Aberdeen’s governing body when their terms expire on Dec. 31, after deciding not to run for reelection. The council presented each with a plaque…

  • Mid’town YMCA appoints new board members

    The Community YMCA (CYMCA), Middletown, has announced the appointment of Timothy P. Kerner, Samuel Mancino and William J. Ruckert III to its board of directors. The members were elected in early December, for their individual expertise, prior community involvement and dedication to The Community YMCA. The CYMCA serves more than 20,000 members and program participants…

  • Library to host film series

    Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, has announced its Monday Film Series, “Love Stories, European Style” beginning in January. “The Girl on the Bridge” (R, France, 1998) will be shown Jan. 4; “Mostly Martha,” (PG, Germany, 2002), Jan. 11; and “Black Cat, White Cat” R, Croatia, 1998), Jan. 25, all 2:30 and 6:30…

  • Keyport raises permit fees to better match neighbors’

    Borough Council will be short a member to begin 2010 BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer KEYPORT — The Borough Council approved an increase in the town’s zoning permit fees on Dec. 15, after an internal review found that they were significantly lower than other towns’ fees. The 5-1 vote means property owners in Keyport will…