Category: Independent News
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Boro reaps savings of four-day workweek
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN — Keeping the borough offices on Broad Street closed on Fridays may have saved the borough some cash. “Today, I am pleased to announce that the cost savings for the three-month period is approximately $3,000. These dollars are based on a review of this year’s billing against the…
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Monmouth history will be discussed
Where can you find more than 325 years of history in one place? On Oct. 11 beginning at 9 a.m., the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, is the place. The library is the host of the county’s 13th annual Archives and History Day, where the county’s past will be celebrated with a special…
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Report calls for team to plan Lucent site
Recommendation could cost $300K, take two years BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ERIN STATTEL Chairman Martin Pfleger (left) and co-Chairman Ralph Blumenthal presented the recommendations of The Citizens Advisory Committee for the Lucent Property on Oct. 2. Planning for the redevelopment of the Alcatel-Lucent site in Holmdel should be carried out by a team…
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Vets clinic to remain after fort closes
Burry: New building likely to replace current clinic BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent Although Fort Monmouth is due to close in 2011, the VA clinic located on the fort grounds will continue to provide medical services to more than 10,000 veterans and military retirees. Freeholder Director Lillian Burry, the county’s representative on the Fort Monmouth Economic…
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Keyport borough administrator resigns
Valesi accepts post in Freehold Twp. BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent KEYPORT — Keyport Borough Administrator Peter R. Valesi officially tendered his resignation at the Sept. 16 Borough Council meeting. The resignation will be effective Oct. 10. Mayor Robert Bergen spoke on behalf of the entire governing body when he stated, “Pete has saved Keyport…
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Doggone fun
Clockwise from top: Great Dane Duke took first in the large dog division of the costume contest at the Monmouth County SPCA annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair on Oct. 4. Sissie, a Yorkie, of Aberdeen, attended the fundraiser at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Yorkie Fofa, of East Brunswick, enjoyed the dog walk, which…
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Children’s nature play is focus of conference
Child Care Resources will hold its sixth Early Childhood Conference, “Leave No Child Indoors: Nature in the Lives of Young Children,” in the Student Life Center of Brookdale Community College, Route 520, Lincroft, on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Student Life Center is near parking lots 6 and 7. There is…
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Members of Girl Scout Troop 1165 help spread the word about a cut-a-thon that raised $2,500 to benefit seriously ill newborns. Peter Conte Salon and Spa on Main Street in Matawan hosted the benefit on Sept. 28 to raise funds for Michael’s Feat, a nonprofit that helps parents who have seriously ill newborns. More than…
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The Hobby Shop marks 30-year run
Aberdeen business known for supporting community BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Staff joined Hobby Shop owners Marvin and Arlene Schutzer for a group photo. ABERDEEN — To mark three decades of putting smiles on the faces of collectors, aficionados and enthusiasts, the Hobby Shop recently hosted several days of celebration. “The most important part…
