Category: Independent News

  • Holmdel GOP in control

    Dems lose in bid to capture two seats on governing body ERIN STATTEL (l-r) Republicans Pat Impreveduto and incumbent Committeeman Rocco Pascucci celebrate their win Nov. 4 over Democratic challengers at Ray’s Real Pizza on Route 35. HOLMDEL — Republicans will retain control of the Township Committee after defeating two Democratic challengers last week. Incumbent…

  • ‘Focal Point’ fine arts photo show at Guild

    “Sandy Hook Lifeguard Station” The November exhibit at the Guild of Creative Art features fine arts photography by more than a dozen local photographers. “Focal Point: An Exhibit by 13 Photographers,” curated by Laury A. Egan, features more than 100 archival fine art photographs by many of the area’s outstanding professional photographers. Egan’s selection criteria…

  • Improving Relationships meditation series at UUC

    MIDDLETOWN — A four-week series of meditation classes is being held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (UUC) of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The series will run every Tuesday night through Dec. 2. The first class was held Tuesday. Although taught as a series, each class is…

  • IN THE ARTS

    “The Immigrant” by Mark Harelik is a heartfelt, funny play that brings a fresh perspective to the age-old story of immigration and assimilation. The biographical tale of the author’s grandfather, a Russian Jew, who arrived in Galveston Tex., at the turn of the century, spans 30 years of the family’s history. Performances are 7 p.m.…

  • Parade of patriots

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from left: Members of the Civil Air Patrol march in Middletown’s Veterans Day parade on Nov. 9. Members of the American Legion were among the veterans marching in the parade. Jim Palumbo, of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2140 in Long Branch, rides along the Leonardville Road parade route.

  • Hazlet’s DiNardo wins re-election

    BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer James DiNardo HAZLET — Township Mayor James Di- Nardo was re-elected to his committee seat Nov. 4, keeping the Township Committee makeup the same for 2009. DiNardo, a Democrat, received 4,026, or 44 percent, of the total 9,151 votes cast to win his second three-year term. Republican candidate Christopher Forgione…

  • Victory belongs to Dems in Keyport

    Incumbent, newcomer claim two council seats BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent Joseph Sheridan KEYPORT — Democratic incumbent Joseph E. Sheridan and running mate Susan Mary Sefcik, a newcomer, emerged victorious in the race for two Borough Council seats on Election Day in Keyport. Sheridan, the highest vote-getter, garnered 1,714 votes, representing 29.60 percent of total…

  • Pro wrestling fundraiser to honor Sgt. King

    RED BANK — The Sgt. Pat King Foundation will present a wrestling extravaganza featuring national wrestling superstars, local pro mat standouts and high-flying luchadors from Mexico on Nov. 21 in the gymnasium at Red Bank Catholic High School. The wrestling event commemorates the 11th anniversary of the death of popular Long Branch Police Sgt. Pat…

  • Details of Lucent plan raise some concerns

    DiMaso: Developer didn’t listen to community BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The proposed plan for the redevelopment of the Bell Labs site on Crawfords Corner Road didn’t go over well with township officials. The Township Committee received an update on Somerset Development’s preliminary proposed plan for the redevelopment of the Alcatel-Lucent property…