Category: Independent News
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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.…
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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.
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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…
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Jazz Month lineup slated
Free jazz concerts will heat up the headquarters location of the Monmouth County Library in November when the library presents Jazz Month 2008. The month-long event features four jazz concerts Sundays, Nov. 9 through Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. This year’s concert series will begin with The Inventions Trio on Nov. 9. The trio features…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Fifth-grader Vincent Paone serves as an election official at election headquarters, set up in the school library, during a mock presidential election at Bayview Elementary School in the Belford section of Middletown on Oct. 28.
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Mudslingers throw annual art show
“Hand built large leaf bowl” by Lauren Bellero The annual Mudslingers Pottery Art Show & Sale Open House will take place Sunday, Nov. 9, 1-6 p.m. Unique wheel thrown and hand built functional and decorative stoneware pottery by Red Bank artist Lauren Bellero, and fine art photography by Jersey shore photographer David L. Brown will…
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Voters have their say in municipal races
BY JAMIE ROMM and ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writers BY JAMIE ROMM and ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writers FREEHOLD — The Nov. 4 elections saw Republicans win two seats on the Matawan Borough Council to gain an equal voice, and hold on to their control on the Middletown and Holmdel Township Committees, while Democrats…
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IN THE ARTS
“Now You Shall Deal With Me” by Mike Kupka John Padovano will appear at Mister C’s Beach Bistro, 1 Allen Ave. in Allenhurst, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. The Fair Haven vocalist will be performing songs from his albums “Innocent Waters,” “Novelette Diner in B-Flat” and “The Dusty Road Session.” The Spotlight Players will…
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Zoners: No cell tower at MHSS
Board says fire academy would be a better site BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer The grounds of Middletown High School South will not be the site of a cell tower any time soon, since the Zoning Board of Adjustment voted against granting a variance to Verizon Wireless. Verizon was seeking approval of a variance to…
