Category: Independent News
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New Jersey beaches awash in litter
CHRIS KELLY staff Rumson’s Karl Buch, along with Roxanne, walk along the oceanfront during Beach Sweeps in Sea Bright. SANDY HOOK – Local ocean advocacy group Clean Ocean Action (COA) released data April 24 from the 2007 Beach Sweeps that reveals volunteers removed a record number of pieces of debris per person, and one of…
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Residents sound alarm over historic site’s future
Demolition begins at Van Mater farmstead property BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer One of the last remnants of Hazlet’s history is in the process of being developed, a matter that concerns residents. The Van Mater homestead The land known as the Stone Road Meadows spans over 50 acres, but the 4.59-acre VanMater property at the…
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Inquiry sought into fort closure
Asks U. S. Attny. to investigate ‘criminal manipulation’ of data Agroup of Assembly members from Monmouth County is claiming that the decision to close Fort Monmouth was based on false and misleading information. Six Assembly members are asking for further investigation into the decisionmaking process regarding the closure of Fort Monmouth and are calling on…
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Pool club may not be in summer forecast
Strathmore buyer says repairs will sideline facility BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Members won’t be frolicking in the sun at the Strathmore Bath and Tennis Club in Aberdeen this summer, because the club likely won’t be open. The sale of the Strathmore pool club is pending. “No, we won’t be able to open the…
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Prepping for ‘outer space’
ERIC SUCAR staff A student tries out the exercise station during the Buehler Challenger & Science Center’s Round Robin Shuttle Preparation Program held in the Village Elementary School auditorium in Middletown on April 29.
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Temple Shalom hosts memorial to AIDS victims
Committee brings traveling memorial quilt to Aberdeen BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ABERDEEN – The world-renowned tapestry dedicated to the memory of AIDS victims has made its way to town. As part of a special weekend devoted to social action, sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt, a 54-ton, handmade tapestry that is…
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Bluegrass band to play benefit
String Fever MATAWAN – On Saturday, May 10, First Baptist Church ofMatawan will host local bluegrass band String Fever as a fundraiser for the annual Youth Group missions trip. The concert will be held in the main church building at 232Main St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the band will begin playing at…
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Holmdel BOE reappoints Luccarelli, Hartnett
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL – Board of Education members re-elected the current board president and vice president at the April 30 meeting. Frank Luccarelli and Mary Hartnett were re-elected to the positions of board president and board vice president, respectively. According to the Board of Education business office, Luccarelli has served on…
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Police wrestle with Hazlet ‘Fight Club’
35-second video shown on YouTube being investigated BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer HAZLET – While HazletFights may not be on the same level as the movie “Fight Club,” it is getting the attention of the Hazlet Police Department. The latest video sensation on YouTube, HazletFights, the member name of the person posting the video and…
