Category: Independent News
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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…
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CVA Gallery matters
BY MARIE MABER Correspondent During the spring term, the CVA Gallery at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, will display Brookdale students’ works from each art-related program starting with Interior Design, on view through Jan. 29. Beginning in April, Photography; Digital Animation and 3D Design; Architecture; Graphic Design; Painting; Jewelry; Ceramics; Sculpture will be showcased – through…
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NOTES
Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) will hold an education program fundraiser 8:30-11 p.m. Jan. 23 at The Woman’s Club of Red Bank, 164 Broad St. Featured will be blues educator, musician, singer and guitarist T.J. Wheeler, and special guests. The JSJBF Youth Project will also perform. The event is BYOB and will include…
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New mayor, deputy mayor in Hazlet
Officials begin planning for road, recreation programs BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer HAZLET — The Township Committee will have the same five members in 2009, but three will have different titles. Hazlet’s 2009 reorganization meeting held on Jan. 3 at town hall included the appointment of positions on the Planning and Zoning boards and environmental…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Sara Winchell, Keyport, works on a tape loom, during a candlelight reception at Poricy Park at the Murray Farm House, Middletown, on Dec. 27.
