Category: Independent News
-

‘Visions of Veterans’
Exhibit, created by VA patients, reflects veterans’ emotions The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, in cooperation with the Brooklyn, N.Y., VA, is hosting an exhibit of art that reflects both the wartime and peacetime experiences of veterans. “Visions of Veterans” opened Dec. 2 and will run through Feb. 15 in the lobby of the…
-

Suspect arrested in ATM theft attempt
MIDDLETOWN — Police Officers John Soltysik and Adam Vendetti responded to an alarm from an automated teller machine at Investors Savings Bank on Route 35 in Middletown on Dec. 11 at approximately 1:40 a.m. According to a press release from the police department, as the officers arrived they noticed a man walking from the machine.…
-

Aberdeen adds Sat’day for drop-off of recyclables
ABERDEEN — In an effort to make recycling easier and more convenient, Aberdeen Township has announced that the Public Works garage is open every Saturday for residents to drop off recyclables. Previously, drop-off was limited to weekdays and the third Saturday of the month, a release from the township states. Those who don’t want to…
-

MHSS announces 2009 Hall of Famers
MIDDLETOWN — The members of the Middletown High School South Eagles Hall of Fame voted on their fourth group of inductees to enter the Hall of Fame. The class of 2009, which consists of 10 superior student-athletes and one team, will be honored at a banquet and induction ceremony scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23. In…
-

District adds penalties to prom contract
Substance abuse will bar student from graduation BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer The “Rude Awakening” program demonstrates the results of drinking and driving for students. MIDDLETOWN — Students who violate provisions of the Middletown School District’s revised prom contract will not be marching to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” at graduation. The district’s new…
-

Counseling available to Medicare beneficiaries
Medicare beneficiaries can get free one-on-one personal individualized help with the Medicare Part D prescription drug program thanks to the efforts of Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13th District). Help will be available at the Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, on Friday, Dec. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. Also, beneficiaries can get help every Monday…
-

BOE goes ahead with ‘no cell tower’ policy
Members say policy will deter future applications BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Board of Education will introduce a policy Dec. 17 to block cell towers from being erected on district property. The action is being taken to discourage cell towers on school grounds, but according to Board Attorney Christopher Parton, the policy…
-

NOTES
High school football games between rival schools are a Thanksgiving tradition in many towns, especially Middletown, where High School South has dominated Turkey Day contests. The Middletown High School South Marching Band plays prior to the start of the Central Jersey Group II championship game, which saw MHSS defeated by Freehold Borough High School. Lydia…
-

Dems cross party lines on council appointee
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The township’s all-Democratic council appointed a Planning Board member to fill a vacant council seat at the Dec. 2 meeting. Newly appointed Councilman Fred Tagliarini just happens to be a Republican. He was one of three candidates whose names were submitted to council by the Democratic County…
