Category: Independent News
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Learn how to create environmental change
The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) is accepting applications for Leading Green, a new leadership training for people who want to create positive environmental change in the cities or developed communities where they live, work or play. Between May and September, a select group of 15 participants from throughout New Jersey will be…
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Mercantante named Mid’twn administrator
Committee promotes award-winning director of planning BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer Middletown Township Planning Director Anthony Mercantante will have to pack up his desk and switch offices at 1 Kings Highway because he has been promoted. Anthony Mercantante The Middletown Township Committee Monday night voted unanimously to appoint Mercantante to the position of township administrator.…
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Junior League to host annual Spring Market
On Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, the Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC)will host its third annual Spring Market at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown. In addition to 50 vendors selling unique, high-end clothing, accessories and items for the home, three major events will be held during the weekend, including two luncheons and…
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BREAKING NEWS: New owners plan to restore swim club
Sale of Aberdeen pool and tennis club for $750K pending BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The Strathmore Bath and Tennis Club in Aberdeen has gotten a new lease on life with its sale to new owners who have big plans for the facility. The board of directors of the club on Lloyd Road entered…
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Alliance recognizes community volunteers
The Holmdel Democratic Alliance for Good Government cordially will host its 2nd Annual Shining Star Breakfast, Sunday, April 13, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hazlet Holiday Inn, 2870 Highway 35 in Hazlet. Suggested donation is $50 for an adult; $20 for a child; $75 a couple; and $90 for a family. Douglas Ziemba…
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Holmdel CFO adds title of administrator
Annecharico has served township for 20 years BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Joseph Annecharico HOLMDEL – The township’s chief financial officer will now add the title of township administrator to his job description. Joseph Annecharico was named chief administrative officer of Holmdel Township to a round of cheers from committee members and residents in…
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John Powell in Red Bank
An exhibit of paintings by internationally acclaimed artist John Powell will open at Beacon Fine Arts Gallery in Red Bank on Friday, April 18. “Autumn Vase” Receptions with the lyrical realist painter will take place 7-10 p.m.April 18 and 5-9 p.m.April 19 at Beacon FineArts, 61 Monmouth St. Powell began his immersion in the arts…
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No business like show business
MATT DENTON Casey Hebding stars as Buffalo Bill in Matawan Regional High School’s production of the musical “Annie Get Your Gun” on April 2.
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IN THE ARTS
All four original members of Asia – Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer & John Wetton – will perform at the Count Basie Theatre onWednesday,April 16, at 8 p.m. Drummer Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake and Palmer), guitarist Steve Howe (Yes), keyboardist Geoff Downes (Yes, The Buggles), and bassist John Wetton (King Crimson, RoxyMusic, Uriah Heep)…
