Category: Independent News
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Holmdel introduces $20M budget
‘Bare-bones’ budget proposed at May 1 committee meeting BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL- The TownshipCommittee introduced the 2008 municipal budget last week. At the May 1 committee meeting, a $20 million budget was introduced and explained by TownshipAuditor Robert Oliwa. According to the budget overview, the total 2008 current fund budget appropriations are…
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Holmdel sets hearing dates for fire chief inquiry
Mayor, committee to hear testimonies on May 13, 20 BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL – The Township Committee has set hearings to investigate allegations against theHolmdel Fire Department chief. Closed hearings are scheduled for May 13 and 20 at 7 p.m. in the main meeting room at Town Hall. Individuals will be subpoenaed…
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Bayshore towns plan for natural emergencies
Officials of 10 towns meet with residents to discuss mitigation BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Officials from 10 towns in the Bayshore area have joined together to keep their towns safe in the case of a natural hazard emergency. Bayshore residents were invited to attend a public information session at Port Monmouth Elementary…
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Handlin takes petition to residents in four towns
Over 600 sign form against new FEMA flood maps BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer JAMIE ROMM Nancy Best signs a petition against FEMA’s projected flood map expansion as Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) looks on. MIDDLETOWN – The door of AssemblywomanAmyHandlin’s (R-13) district office would open and close every few minutes as residents came in and…
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Local schools’ arts programs recognized
TheMonmouth CountyArts Councilwill hold its 2008Art inEducation Showcase and Awards Presentation at theMiddletownArt Center, Thursday,May 15, 6-9 p.m. The annual awards program recognizes creative arts programming, talented faculty and arts infused schools in Monmouth County. One focus of the awards will be the 20 schools that have been identified as being in the “Top 10…
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We’ve been there
Familiar places and local landmarks are waiting to be revisited in an art exhibit of watercolor paintings by local artist Linné Grant. “Places We All Have Been” will run through May 10 at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center at 128 Ocean Ave. “Dixie Lee Bakery” A reception with the artist will be held on Saturday…
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Basketball courts will get $117K upgrade
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL- The basketball courts at Phillips andAllocco parks will get a face-lift this season. Rehabilitation on the two courts will commence in four to six weeks, said Township Engineer Ed Broberg at the April 17 meeting. Committee members estimated that the courts could be back in full use by…
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Board of Ed. gives special thanks to township police
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL – Township police received a certificate of appreciation from the Board of Education last week for their services at the flag-raising ceremonies at the Holmdel schools this past January. Board of Education members Dr. Ray Tai and Ana Vader Woude, along with Superintendent Barbara Duncan and Assistant Superintendent…
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Veterans to be honored at ceremony in Holmdel
New Jersey veterans will receive medals, recognition May 7 BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer COURTESY OF THE NJ VIETNAM VETERANS’ MEMORIAL FOUNDATIO Veterans from New Jersey will be honored at the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at the PNC Performing Arts Center in Holmdel on May 7. HOLMDEL- It was a dark time in the nation’s…
