Category: Independent News

  • Roommates’ dispute ends in man’s arrest

    ABERDEEN – A Cliffwood Beach man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his roommate last week, local police said. Aberdeen Township police arrested Eugenio Castro-Martinez, 36, of Sweetbriar Street in the Cliffwood Beach section of the township, in connection with the stabbing of his roommate on July 5. Officers responded to the BP gas station on…

  • Amanda’s Easel expands to help kids in more ways

    $450K grant funds renovations, new therapy programs BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer JAMIE ROMM Renovated quarters and new therapy programs will allow Amanda’s Easel, a program of 180 Turning Lives Around, to help more children affected by domestic violence or sexual abuse. HAZLET – Winnie the Pooh, Superman, Santa Claus and a Tyrannosaurus rex are…

  • Scholarship benefits fire company families

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN – A year after her husband died, Joanne Williams is determined to continue his philosophy of emphasizing the importance of higher education. John W. Williams Jr. was 71 when he passed away from complications after a triple bypass procedure May 14, 2007. He had been an electrician for…

  • Back taxes trim Holmdel tax rate by over 1 cent

    Twp. waiting for $857K check for PNC Bank Arts Center BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL – Before Fourth of July celebrations got under way, the Township Committee adopted a $20 million 2008 municipal budget on July 3. The committee had delayed adopting the budget because it had yet to receive a check from…

  • Volunteers on a mission to help neighbors in need

    First Presbyterian Church sponsors Mission Matawan BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ERIC SUCAR staff Dan Benkendorf (l), along with other Mission Matawan volunteers, helps to move furniture back into Manna House in Aberdeen. MATAWAN – For the past six years Mission Matawan volunteers have helped members of the Bayshore community who need a helping…

  • Middletown reval to be done by ’09

    BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee approved a resolution last week to extend its contract with an appraisal firm to complete the township-wide revaluation by February. By a unanimous 5-0 vote, the committee authorized an additional $200,000 to be paid to Realty Appraisal Co. of West New York for the revaluation.…

  • NOTES

    The members of Cub Scout Pack 242 of Middletown held their first annual picnic to celebrate the beginning of summer on June 22 at the Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club. Scouts were also recognized for their participation in the Middletown Memorial Day parade Ray and Jay Cosgrove and their family were honored by the Jersey…

  • Linda’s Game: A fun day with a serious mission

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN – The borough police and fire departments are set to take on a softball game and barbecue for a good cause this summer. Linda’s Game is an annual softball game and barbecue picnic that is held by the Schoffel family in memory of their mother and sister, Linda.…

  • Matawan-Aberdeen schools try new tests

    Tests will track progress of students in grades 3-8 BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ABERDEEN – The Board of Education has approved a new computerized student assessment program to be implemented in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District this fall. A unanimous vote at the June 30 board meeting will allow a $26,000 program, offered…