Category: Independent News

  • Books that are works of art

    Show of artists’ books in Art Alliance windows BY LINDA DENICOLA Correspondent Artists’ books are fun to open and amazingly complex to create. But to peep inside one of these handmade books is to anticipate opening up a mysterious little world. “Verdigris” Ocean Township resident Richard Burton, who goes by his initials R.D. Burton, is…

  • BOE: Verizon sought us out for cell tower

    Board says cellular provider proposed school as a site BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Members of the Board of Education want to dispel the misconception that it was the district that approached Verizon Wireless to construct a cell tower at High School South. According to board member Sherry Gevarter, it’s the other way…

  • District expands use of Parent Resource Center

    All district schools will have access to support programs BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Parents can access additional support for their students through the Parent Resource Center instituted by the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District. “Teachers and staff maintain this program as a service to parents in the district,” said Darlene Gallagher, spokesperson…

  • Developer, twp. open dialogue on Lucent site

    Zucker: Somerset is not a high-density developer BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Somerset Development, contract purchaser of the former Bell Labs property, held a town hall-style meeting Sept. 24 to share ideas with and receive feedback from the community regarding the redevelopment of the site on Crawford’s Corner Road. FRANK GALIPO Representatives…

  • Turf hits the curb at H.S. North

    BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — With work on the turf field at High School North set to begin, residents and board members have been wondering about one thing: What would be done with the turf already on the field? Board of Education member Joan Minnuies has said that rumors have been circulating throughout…

  • Keyport hosts a jamboree

    KEYPORT — An old-fashioned street fair featuring live music and entertainment, a contest for the best homemade cakes, pies and jams, and the best chili around, returns to downtown Keyport on Oct. 11 and 12. The Keyport Country Jamboree and Chili Fest will take place on West Front Street, which will be closed to traffic…

  • Waterfront bond ordinance approved

    Improvements and additions to commence in early fall BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent KEYPORT — The Borough Council adopted a $1,250,000 bond ordinance on Sept. 16 that will fund improvements and additions to Waterfront Park. The vote was 4-1. Councilman George Walling cast the only dissenting vote and Councilman John Kovacs was absent. Several dozen…

  • Monmouth Museum photo invitational

    Goddess” by Michael Paris Mazzeo The Monmouth Museum’s “Juried Photography Invitational Exhibition” opens Sept. 26 and will run through Nov. 2 An opening reception will be held Friday 6-8 p.m. at the museum, located on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. This exhibition features work that demonstrates the breadth and diversity of expression…

  • Library seeks input on services

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN — Residents of Matawan and Aberdeen are invited to a community meeting to gather their input on library services Oct. 2 at the Aberdeen Township Municipal Building. According to a release from the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, the board of trustees is interested in learning more about the…