Category: Independent News
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‘A Century of Smiles’
Although animation had its earliest beginnings in Europe in the 1800s, it took root in the U.S. at the dawn of the 20th century and is considered to be a true American art form. “Cheshire Cat – Krafty Kitty” by Disney Opening Friday, May 29, at the Monmouth Museum, “A Century of Smiles” pays tribute…
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Residents demand answers as taxes rise
Impact of reassessments weighs on homeowners BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Residents turned out in full force at the May 19 Matawan Borough Council meeting to draw elected officials’ attention to the rising cost of living in the borough. What began as a budget hearing quickly turned into a question-and-answer session when residents peppered…
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Brookdale teams shine on diamonds
Baseball team is third, softball team is sixth at national tournaments BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer It has become a rite of spring. As sure as April showers bring May flowers, the Brookdale Community College baseball and softball teams play in the junior college national championships. The two teams — which over the years have…
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Budget on hold, discussion rolls on
Despite a backlog of paperwork at state level, Twp. Committee talks dollars and sense BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Despite taking no action on the 2009 municipal budget, the Holmdel Township Committee completed what one resident deemed a “successful” conversation about this year’s reductions and curtailed spending. “I castigated you all on Monday night…
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Plant a garden and butterflies will come
Students at Hazlet’s Middle School planted a courtyard garden designed to attract colorful butterflies to the school grounds. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Chenowa Wendel sets plants in a new butterfly garden at Hazlet’s Middle School on May 11. Below: Vanessa Ali and Becky Terranova water the plants designed to attract butterflies. “We chose…
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Cops in Shops targets underage drinking
MIDDLETOWN — The township police department is conducting the pro-active enforcement grant program Cops in Shops, with nine scheduled details to be conducted by May 31. According to a press release from the department, during the month of May, four Middletown high schools will be hosting a total of 12 proms in and around the…
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North Mid’town residents want biz district improved
Survey shows most say properties not maintained BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Properties that are not maintained and a struggling business district are two of the top-ranked negatives cited by respondents to a survey that is part of the visioning process for the revitalization of North Middletown. Jason Greenspan, township planner, and Amy…
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Lincroft cell tower denied by board
100-foot pole proposed for firehouse site BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Zoning Board denied an application to locate a cell tower behind the Lincroft Fire Department May 11, ruling the structure would not be inherently beneficial. By a 6-1 vote, the 100-foot monopole proposed for the back of the firehouse on Newman…
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Institute informs police about technology issues
ABERDEEN — Law enforcement personnel from small towns across the nation learned about technology initiatives and issues affecting their departments at a national seminar last week. Members of the Aberdeen Township Police Department were among the law enforcement personnel who participated in the seventh Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute sponsored by The U.S. Department of…
