Category: Independent News
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Citizens group to host meeting on fort reuse
HOLMDEL — In view of the impending closing of Fort Monmouth, Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU), a Holmdel-based organization, will hold a discussion regarding the site’s future uses. “With the Fort Monmouth military installation scheduled to close in a few years, attention has turned to the proposed development of a new technology community at…
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M’town signs on for county shared services
Resolutions aimed at cutting costs for township BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee passed a resolution approving a municipal assistance/shared services agreement with Monmouth County at its Jan. 20 meeting. Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante said the unanimously passed resolution gives the township the opportunity to work through the county to save…
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Play Texas Hold’em & more at Men’s Expo
Greater Media New Jersey Radio Station 95.9 WRAT-FM (“The Rat”) will conduct a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at the Jersey Shore’s fourth annualMen’s Expo to be held 1-6 p.m. Jan. 24 at Asbury Park Convention Hall, on the Asbury Park boardwalk, Ocean Avenue between Fifth and Sunset. Admission and parking are free. At this tournament,…
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Cinderella’s Closet to host prom fashion show
HOLMDEL — Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County will host its second annual Prom Fashion Showcase on Friday, Jan. 30, at PNC Reception Center in Holmdel. Fashions will be provided by Diane and Company of Freehold, Love Lane Tuxedos of Red Bank, His Tuxedos of Eatontown, and Tuxedo Court of Manalapan. The fashion show will feature…
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NOAA stance on dolphins criticized
Agency says dolphins’ presence is a ‘natural occurrence’ BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer There is concern that dolphins living in the Shrewsbury River will not survive winter conditions. SEA BRIGHT — As the number of remaining dolphins in the Shrewsbury River dwindles, the decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) not to intervene…
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Hazlet Town Hall takes Fridays off to save $$
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer HAZLET — Those trying to do business at Town Hall on Friday found a door locked or listened to an automated message. With a move that began on Jan. 16 and will continue for the next six months, the township will be closing Town Hall, 1766 Union Ave., on Fridays…
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Open space plan a blueprint for future
Cohesive vision for greenways, parks, open space spelled out BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer The Hazlet Township Open Space and Recreation Plan, adopted last month by the Township Committee, maps out plans for parks, greenways and open space as a guide for the future. “This open space study will provide our citizens with a range…
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MLK tribute
PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO Above: Jay Dorsey, of Keyport, performed an original rap during a tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sponsored by Bayshore-area churches. Below: The Second Baptist Youth Choir of Matawan performed at the event held at Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School on Jan. 17.
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Better process called for on NPS leases
Inspector General responds to Pallone request for investigation BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The National Park Service needs to improve its leasing program, but the agency didn’t breach any laws in giving a private developer the right to rehabilitate historic buildings at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, according to a federal official. That…
