Category: Independent News
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Hazlet amends budget downward
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer HAZLET – The Township Committee adopted an amendment at their June 2 voting meeting to reduce the municipal budget by about $81,000, which reduced the municipal tax levy $82,000. After adoption of the amendment, the budget was formally approved by an unanimous vote. The budget as originally proposed would increase…
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As one of the rites of spring, St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel holds an annual walkathon, which is designed to raise money for the school and allow the students to “stride for Lancer Pride.” All of the money raised from this year’s walkathon goes to make SJV a better and more affordable high…
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Deadlines extended for seniors, disabled to file homestead rebates
NEW JERSEY – The deadline for senior and disabled homeowners to file their 2007 Homestead Rebate applications has been extended from June 2 to Aug. 15, according to the Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government Services. The deadline for filing 2007 Senior Freeze (property tax reimbursement) applications has also been extended to Aug.…
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Parents, students anxious to have field completed
Some say holding gym classes on field is unsafe BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – High School North seniorBrendan Flanagan feels that being on the not-yet-completed football field for gym classes puts many students’ health in jeopardy. “Alot of us have gym classes on the field or are training and practicing there for our…
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FEMA roadshow stops in Hazlet
Handlin questions increases in flood insurance rates BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer More than 100 people came to Hazlet Town Hall looking for answers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and while some left satisfied, many, including Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R- 13), left with even more questions. Amy Handlin Three representatives from FEMA Region…
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Essay winners announced
FREEHOLD – The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold has announced the winners of this year’s essay contest. First-place honors went to Samantha Sisskind, Freehold Township High School; second place honors went to Julia Pugachevsky, Colts Neck High School; and third-place honors went to Donna Olsen, St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel. Each girl received a…
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day The Keyport Yacht Club float makes its way along Broad Street during Keyport’s Memorial Day Parade on May 24. Freeholder Barbara McMorrow rides in the parade, which is one of the events marking the borough’s centennial. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff
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Training facility for horses mulled
Plan could help N.J. have racing year-round BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The closing of Fort Monmouth in 2011 means that some of the choicest real estate on the East Coast will be available for public and private investment. One group would like to see 80 acres of the now-federal property in Oceanport, close to…
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Middletown recognizes twp.’s special athletes
Volunteers cited for support of Special Olympics competitors BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer Committeeman Tom Wilkens (back row, center) joins Special Olympics athletes and volunteers who were honored May 19. MIDDLETOWN – When Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger heard that the Township Committee would be presenting the township’s Special Olympics athletes with a certificate of recognition, he…
