Category: Independent News
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A connection with CBA comes full circle
New president has deep roots at Christian Brothers Academy BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer As the provincial of the New York/Toronto District for the De La Salle Christian Brothers, it was Brother Frank Byrne’s job to hire a replacement for the late Christian Brothers Academy president, Brother Andrew O’Gara. Brother Frank Byrne, the new Christian…
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Spend a weekend steeped in history
A Weekend in Old Monmouth May 2-3 BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Now in its second year, A Weekend in Old Monmouth is gearing up for a full schedule of tours and exhibitions highlighting Monmouth County’s varied history. Slated for the first weekend in May, A Weekend in Old Monmouth will offer visitors,…
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Holmdel municipal budget up less than 1%
Public hearing on proposed $19.9M budget May 21 BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Township Committee introduced a $19.9 million spending plan during last week’s meeting. The proposed 2009 municipal budget made its debut to residents in attendance at $19,968,655 with a tax levy of $10,417,839. “Our debt service increased due to…
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Keyport voters approve budget, solar panel bond
KEYPORT — The $17,385,002 Keyport School District budget was approved by voters on April 21 by a 353-173 vote. The budget calls for a $8,192,000 tax levy and lowered the school tax rate by about 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Keyport residents approved a $3.9 million bond question by 353 votes to 177…
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Aberdeen hosts fishing contest
ABERDEEN – The 16th annual Aberdeen Family Fishing Contest will be held May 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cliffwood Beach. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third places for adults over 18, teens ages 13-18, and children under 13. Sign up will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Fisherman’s Parking Lot,…
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Mid’town district budget wins by wide margin
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Schools Superintendent Karen Bilbao had two words to describe how she felt about the district’s budget being approved by voters by a margin of more than a thousand votes. “I’m ecstatic,” Bilbao said. “That’s the only way to describe it. It was a resounding victory for our school…
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Boro honors firefighter for 50 years of service
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Veteran firefighter Phil Kramer receives a proclamation from Mayor Paul Buccellato during the April 23 Borough Council meeting. MATAWAN — A resident and longtime member of the borough’s fire department was honored at last week’s Borough Council meeting to cheers and applause from residents and fellow firefighters. Phil Kramer’s…
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Feathered friend
MATT DENTON Jessica and Ben Kuleshov get acquainted with a parrot during the Earth Day Festival at Bayonet Farm in Holmdel April 26.
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Colonial times
CHRIS KELLY staff Docent Karen Grieco, Middletown, describes how fabric window coverings were a sign of wealth during Colonial times during a tour of Covenhoven House in Freehold on April 18.
