Category: Independent News

  • Charrette leader to discuss community transitions

    HOLMDEL — The next general meeting of Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will be held May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Holmdel Senior/Community Center on Crawford’s Corner Road. The guest speaker will be Dr. Clinton Andrews, associate professor and director of the Program in Urban Planning and Policy Development at the Edward J.…

  • IN THE ARTS

    John Monahan Photographs The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series continues in the Monmouth Museum’s Nilson Gallery with an exhibition of photographs by artist John Monahan. The exhibit runs through May 31. “Recovery Room” In a gallery talk 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, Monahan will share insights on his work in a discussion at the…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT staff Ciro Saverino, a student at Christian Brothers Academy, experiences the effects of driving while intoxicated, simulated by wearing Fatal Vision Goggles, during a Rude Awakening program held at the Lincroft school on April 28. More photos, page 39.

  • Middletown looks to offset revenue losses

    Public hearing on budget May 20 BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer The Middletown Township Committee introduced the $62.8 million 2009 budget on April 20 and said it will seek ways to offset revenue losses due to reductions in state aid, fees and interest earned. According to a press release from the township, the committee hopes…

  • Nurturing future political leaders

    Program encourages women to enter politics BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Female high school students got handson experience in the political process last week with women who hold public office as their mentors. ERIC SUCAR staff Students listen to remarks by Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Board of Education member Eileen Higgins (far left) during…

  • What hunger and homelessness feel like

    Youths from area churches take part in 30-Hour Famine ABY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer Area youths spent a recent weekend experiencing hunger and homelessness in solidarity with children living in poverty in remote regions of South America. Above: Alex Rojas, Asbury Park, sits in a tree next to his cardboard house at Christ Church, Middletown…

  • Dr. Cooke’s office open for tours

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Wooden leg splints were tools of the trade for a 19th-century physician. HOLMDEL — Not only can history buffs tour the 19th-century medical office of the late Dr. Robert Cooke but now they can also view the actual tools used by the physician as he treated residents for diseases…

  • Community help needed to limit fire hazards

    MIDDLETOWN — Township officials are calling on property owners to help reduce the threat of brush fires. A task force of township, county and state officials is working to identify environmentally appropriate measures that can be taken to mitigate brushfire/wildfire hazards and risks in Middletown. Task force members include representatives from the U.S. Fish and…

  • Relay for Life in Matawan

    MATAWAN — The American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held at the Matawan Regional High School June 13 and 14, a resident announced at the April 23 Borough Council meeting. “We are looking for volunteers for Relay for Life and for Paint the Town Purple,” said Joe O’Reilly, of Cliffwood. O’Reilly said that…