Category: Independent News

  • Flood insurance program asks for residents’ feedback

    BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer F or much of the past few years, residents living in the Bayshore area have had some choice words for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). For the next two weeks, they’ll have an opportunity to express them as the federal government solicits feedback on the overbudget program. NFIP, part…

  • A different kind of gallery opens

    Construct” by Susan Walsh McLean The Shore Women’s Abstract Gallery (SWAG) is a new space designed to exhibit the works of eight Shore-area abstract artists and to serve as a venue for members of SWAG. The gallery space is located in The Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman Ave. Working as a cooperative, SWAG’s artists…

  • Nominations sought for BCC’s Wilbur Ray Awards

    MIDDLETOWN — The Brookdale Community College Foundation is soliciting nominations for the Wilbur Ray Service Awards, which recognize Monmouth County residents who have made a significant impact on the local community through professional and community service. There are six categories for nominations: Business Service, Education Service, Community Service, Community Service Organization, Criminal Justice Service and…

  • NOTESAround Town

    The Knights of Columbus Council 11349 will sponsor a grave blanket and wreath sale 5- 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at St. Benedict’s Parish, 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel. Wreaths in multiple sizes made of pine balsam either decorated or plain will be available. Pickup of wreaths and grave…

  • Food pantry enters busy season of busiest year

    Keyport Ministerium sees demand jump 52 percent in two years BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Adozen families had already received food from the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry by 10 a.m. on a recent Tuesday, and more families were lined up at the door. Inside the confines of the office and storage room,…

  • Deer hunt shot down in Holmdel

    Objectors say hunt is dangerous, call for public hearing BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Adraft deer management plan that would permit bow hunting at Bayonet Farm failed to gain the approval of the Holmdel Township Committee Nov. 19. The motion presented by Committeeman Rocco Pascucci failed with a 2-to-2 vote. Deputy Mayor Patrick Impreveduto and…

  • Designer of Bell Labs building focus of museum exhibit

    Saarinen retrospective at Museum of the City of New York BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer After the Second World War, the United States emerged not only as an economic power, but as an architectural one as well. Eero Saarinen with a project model circa 1937 Photographer unknown. COURTESY OF ERO SAARINEN COLLECTION. MANUSCRIPTS AND ARCHIVES,…

  • A place families in need can call home

    Clement House provides transitional housing & support BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Members of Clement House (l-r), Steven DiStefano, Joann Colot, Jane Slee and President Frank Mack. JACQUELINE HLAVENKA MATAWAN — Kim and Luis Leon were at somewhat of a crossroads. With no steady income, supplies running low and two children to feed,…

  • Road improvements OK’d by Aberdeen council

    BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Township Council unanimously passed and executed two agreements with CME Associates, engineering, surveying and planning firm, for the 2009 road improvement program at its meeting on Nov. 10. Roadwork was approved for County Road, Bechstein Drive, Cedar Avenue, Garden Place, Maple Avenue, North Circle, Seawood Drive, Washington…