Category: Independent News
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Aberdeen posts slag site information on website
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still awaiting results from samples from the Raritan Bay Slag Site, located in the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge and in Sayreville, the township announced this week. “The site does not affect the township, but we had the EPA…
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League announces fall events
The League of Women Voters of WesternMonmouth has announced its fall schedule of events. Along with promoting its anti-idling campaign, the league will register voters at the Colts Neck Fair, Aug. 20- 23, at Marlboro Day, Sept. 13, and at Holmdel Day, Sept. 26. The first fall meeting of the league will be held on…
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Quiet farm nurtures community spirit
Holmdel recognized for open space preservation BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Edward Loud (l-r), chairman of the Monmouth County Parks Commission, Freeholder Lillian Burry and Freeholder Director Barbara McMorrow congratulate Volunteer of the Year William Hennigan. HOLMDEL — Two projects and an individual received recognition from the county for their efforts in open space…
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Council puts off vote of support for state bill
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN — A resolution supporting transparency in state government legislation was withheld from a vote at the July 21 Borough Council meeting due to the concerns of a council member. “It was held because Councilman [Joseph “Buddy”] Mullaney wanted to have everyone review the proposed legislation because he felt…
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Dearborn helps seed church community garden
Our Lady of Perpetual Help garden feeds the hungry BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Local grower and purveyor of fine garden goods, Dearborn Market, took a step toward the eradication of hunger in the Bayshore area by donating $1,500 in garden supplies to a local church. “As part of our promotion for…
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Volunteers needed to assist victims
HAZLET — For more than 30 years, 180-Turning Lives Around (180), a private nonprofit, has been dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual violence in the community. It is with the assistance of response team volunteers that 180 continues to provide support and advocacy to victims during their time of crisis. The Hazlet-based 180 will…
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From monumental to medallions, exhibit showcases De Lue’s work
Leonardo sculptor known for powerful human figures BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Walk into the Hartshorne Gallery at the Monmouth County Historical Association’s museum on Court Street and you will encounter one of the county’s most beloved icons, boldly inviting visitors to view the exhibit of various sculptures and sketches from local artist Donald…
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Stranding center: Whale struck by boat
Carcass washed up on Monmouth Beach BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Onlookers gather to get a glimpse of a dead female humpback whale that washed ashore in Monmouth Beach early last week. MONMOUTH BEACH — The fully intact remains of a 27-foot endangered humpback whale were found along a small stretch of shoreline in Monmouth…
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Dancing under the stars
ERIC SUCAR staff Tara and Jason Cohen, of Keyport, share a dance at the Jazz in the Park concert in Riverside Garden Park in downtown Red Bank on July 30.
