Category: Independent News
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Christie taps Kyrillos for transition team
State senator will play role in shaping N.J.’s executive branch BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer District 13 state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos will sit on Gov.-elect Chris Christie’s transition team, a group of 10 people who will oversee the passing of the torch between administrations. Sen. Joseph Kyrillos Kyrillos, a 21-year Republican state legislator who served…
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Council calls for fee waiver for senior center’s needy
Keyport also looks at allowing escrows in redevelopment plans BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer KEYPORT — The Borough Council tasked the Keyport Senior Center’s executive director with creating a waiver process that would excuse some out-of-town, lowincome seniors from paying a $50 fee. This summer the council voted to initiate a $50 membership fee for…
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Developer seeks return of escrow funds
Attorney says Somerset did not authorize charge BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer HOLMDEL— Somerset Development, contract purchaser for the Alcatel Lucent property, is seeking reimbursement for escrow funds that paid for a report at odds with the developer’s concept. According to Ralph Zucker, president of Somerset Development, the Lakewood company was charged $3,500 in escrow…
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Speed, safety are concerns in Cliffwood
Discussion to be held at Dec. 1 council meeting ABERDEEN — Residents of West Prospect Avenue, adjacent to Matawan Avenue Middle School (MAMS), spoke at the Nov. 10 Aberdeen Township Council meeting, voicing concerns about speeding and child safety in the area. The street, in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, is notorious for accidents, speeding…
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Help feed the hungry
HAZLET — RAINE (Reaching All In Need Everyday) is seeking food donations for Thanksgiving dinners for the needy. The nonprofit organization needs approximately 50 turkeys and nonperishable foods to distribute to area families. Nonperishable food items include things like instant mashed potatoes, canned vegetables and stuffing. Food donations can be dropped off at any Hazlet…
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$800K approved to repair historic gun batteries
Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-12th District) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2010 Interior and Environment Conference Report, which includes funding for Sandy Hook National Park. The conference report reconciled differences between the House and Senate appropriations bills that were passed earlier this year. The final report now goes…
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Council approves rental housing rehab program
31 housing units in Aberdeen eligible for upgrades BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Township Council adopted a resolution at its Nov. 10 meeting authorizing an agreement with the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders for a rental housing rehabilitation program. The resolution was passed unanimously with the exception of Councilman Thomas Perry,…
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County dedicates a fun place for all children
Tony’s Place takes nautical theme from oceanfront locale BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Aplace for children of all abilities to play and have fun was dedicated Nov. 7 at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. Tony’s Place, a new universally accessible playground at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch, was dedicated Nov. 7.…
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Local food pantries in need of donations
Food pantries that serve the Bayshore region are seeking donations for the holiday season. Nonperishable items, such as pasta, canned vegetables, rice, cereal and canned soups are in great demand. The economic recession has created a greater need for the services of local resources like the Keyport Ministerium. Many food pantries are associated with the…
