Category: Independent News
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Political newcomer Massell trounces incumbent Short
Republicans regain supermajority in Middletown BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer Middletown Committeeman-elect Steve Massell thanks supporters, family and friends at the Republican election celebration at the Lincroft Inn on Nov. 3. MIDDLETOWN — Jubilant Republicans celebrated a decisive victory election night as challenger Steve Massell defeated incumbent Democrat Patrick Short in the race for a…
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Middletown creates ‘Green Team’
MIDDLETOWN — A “Green Team” has been established by the Township Committee to focus township efforts on saving tax dollars, conserving energy and reducing the community’s carbon footprint. The Green Team Advisory Committee will review and recommend eco-friendly, cost-efficient projects designed to improve municipal operations. The team includes residents, elected officials, the township administrator, engineer…
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Veterans Day parade
Vietnam veteran Jim Palumbo, of Long Branch, participates in the Middletown Veterans Day parade on Nov. 8. Spectators line the parade route along Leonardville Road. Mike Snyder, of Highlands, leads a color guard.
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Mid’twn holds flu shot clinic Thursday
Middletown Township will hold an H1N1 influenza clinic Thursday, Nov. 12 at Middletown High School South, 900 Nutswamp Road. The clinic, which will begin at 5 p.m., is targeted to pregnant women, primary caregivers to children 6 months and younger, health care workers, children and young adults ages 6 months to 24 years old, and…
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Democrats sweep Aberdeen council
Mayor-elect says win is a team effort BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Fred Tagliarini ABERDEEN — The Democratic candidates in Aberdeen swept the Nov. 3 election to retain a one-party hold on the Township Council. Councilman Fred Tagliarini is the mayor-elect of Aberdeen, garnering 2,825 votes and 53.95 percent of the vote overall. Republican mayoral…
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A birthday party for Bella from the film “Twilight,” and celebration of the new film, “New Moon,” will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Hazlet Library, 251 Middle Road. The free program is for fans in grades six-12. Attendees may decorate Tshirts with favorite “Twilight” quotes or designs, get a picture taken with a…
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Hospital community supports U.S. troops
Donations lifts spirits of troops in Afghanistan BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Ronnie Micciulla (l-r), executive director, American Recreational Military Services (ARMS); Maryellen O’Malley, Bayshore Community Health Services patient care associate and mother of a soldier stationed in Afghanistan; John Reilly, director, and Trish Hewitson, both of Environmental Services at Bayshore; Renel Jean-Baptiste, director of…
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Keeping Monmouth green since 1977
MCF backed open space ballot, plans projects in Middletown BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer What a long, strange trip it’s been. The acronym Walstib, created from those Grateful Dead song lyrics, is the name of the Middletown farm where Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) held its 32nd annual dinner dance Sept. 26. Judith Stanley Coleman, founder…
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Republicans seize control of Hazlet Twp. Committee
Mayor and deputy mayor ousted by Brady, Tinker BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer James Brady HAZLET — The Republican Party regained control of the Township Committee on Nov. 3 as the voters elected challengers James Brady and David Tinker over Mayor Kevin Lavan and Deputy Mayor Joseph Belasco. Brady led the ballots with 3,391 votes…
