Category: Independent News
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IN THE ARTS
Cherish the Ladies Monmouth University’s Performing Arts Series will present Cherish the Ladies on Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. in Pollak Theatre, West Long Branch. Irish Step Dancers will complement the performance. Taking their name from a traditional Irish jig, the group’s unique blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning…
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Contractor ordinance vetoed by mayor
Council can override veto by two-thirds vote BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The responsible contractor policy ordinance approved by the Matawan Borough Council may not become law in the borough after all. Mayor Paul Buccellato submitted a letter of veto to Borough Clerk Jean Montfort dated Dec. 24 stating numerous reasons why he is…
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Quaker Meetinghouse restoration gets $10K boost
DAR donation funds work on third phase of project BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer Interior of the Quaker Meetinghouse in Shrewsbury SHREWSBURY — A $10,000 donation will help continue the ongoing restoration of the Shrewsbury Quaker Meetinghouse located at the historic Four Corners. The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Tony Sloan plays the guitar by candlelight during the Poricy Park’s Candlelight Reception at the Murray Farmhouse in Middletown on Dec. 27.
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Hazlet posts school changes on the Web
District aims for transparency on preschool expansion BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer Maps of new boundary lines and an explanation of the Hazlet School District’s reconfiguration are available on the district’s Web site to provide transparency about the preschool program redesign. The new Early Childhood Learning Center, to be located at the Sycamore Drive School,…
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Mid’town committee united against COAH
Dems & Republicans agree housing rules are onerous BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer The Middletown Township Committee doesn’t always agree on everything, but one topic has united the three Republicans and two Democrats on the dais: COAH. Sean Byrnes “No one up here is happy to have to build out sites that are on that…
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Yacht club marks 100 yrs. of wind in its sails
KYC book chronicles century of camaraderie & commodores BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Finding a way to celebrate all 100 years of a club’s existence is hard work, but the centennial committee of the Keyport Yacht Club managed to tackle the challenge, opting for a way to make the club’s history available to each…
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Matawan adopts new contractor ordinance
Mayor opposed to measure requiring apprenticeship training BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council adopted an ordinance at the Dec. 16 meeting that would require contractors to participate in apprenticeship programs in order to work for the borough. Under ordinance 08-27, the responsible contractor policy will “require contractors and subcontractors to…
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Byrnes: Twp. should proceed with reval
Average property assessed at 42.59 percent of market value BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Democratic Committeeman Sean Byrnes does not want the township’s revaluation delayed any longer and is calling on township Tax Assessor Charles Heck to proceed with Middletown’s property revaluation. “Middletown has delayed implementation of the revaluation for three years, has…
