Category: Independent News

  • Officials seek meeting with potential Lucent developer

    Public can comment at Sept. 18 meeting at senior center BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer With an interested buyer for the Lucent property in the wings, the Township Committee authorized Holmdel’s professionals to meet with the developer and evaluate options for the property’s reuse. The main entrance of the Lucent building At the Aug.…

  • Saturday in the Park 5K to help women

    HOLMDEL — More than 500 women runners and walkers are expected to come together at Holmdel Park on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30, at 9 a.m., to raise funds for and promote awareness of organizations that provide essential services to women and their children in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Sponsored by the…

  • Lessons from a dark chapter in world history

    Holmdel teacher tours Holocaust sites in Europe BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The atrocities of the Holocaust during World War II may be covered in history courses throughout the United States, but for one high school teacher, a trip through Europe was a real education. Above: Holmdel High School teacher Jill McCracken stands outside…

  • KBA charter reinstated by state after lapse

    BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent KEYPORT — Before the sun had a chance to set over the Keyport waterfront, the ink ran dry on the reinstated charter of the Keyport Business Alliance Inc., known as the KBA. According to the group’s president, Art Olsen, the charter was reinstated by the state of New Jersey a…

  • New cantor joins temple

    Marnie Camhi ABERDEEN — Marnie Camhi has been named the new cantor of Temple Shalom of Aberdeen. Camhi started her duties in July, leading services with Rabbi Laurence Malinger and teaching b’nai mitzvah students. Her official installation will take place Sept. 12 at 8:15 p.m. at a service that is open to the public. “My…

  • Ladder truck on fire department wish list

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN — A demonstration ladder truck was on hand at the borough’s recent National Night Out Against Crime for residents to get an idea of just what the borough is in the market for. “We had asked a sales representative from Crimson if they would be willing to send…

  • Aberdeen police warn residents about scams

    ABERDEEN — The Aberdeen Township Police Department is advising area residents to be aware of certain types of scams currently being perpetrated in the Monmouth County area and issued a press release that offers tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. According to Detective Manny Carabel, the most common types of scams being seen…

  • Noise complaint leads to woman’s arrest

    MIDDLETOWN — Two Middletown Township police officers were injured during the early morning on Aug. 19, when they were assaulted by a 25-year-old township woman who slammed a door on them when they responded to a disturbance at her home, according to a press release from the police department. Cpl. Daniel Murdoch and Officer Anthony…