Category: Independent News
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Vets: Back from the war but no place to call home
Vetwork helps homeless veterans access services BY JENNA O’DONNELL Staff Writer Twenty years ago, Paul Kozak took a leave from his job to start a program to help fellow Vietnam veterans in Ocean County. GLORIA STRAVELLI Above, Paul Kozak uses the Vetwork van to respond to calls about homeless veterans in need of assistance. At…
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County mulling missed tax deadline
Middletown fails to file revaluation data by Jan. 10 BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Property assessments in Middletown will remain the same for 2008 because the municipality missed a mandatory revaluation deadline. According to the Monmouth County Tax Commission,Middletown failed to meet the Jan. 10 deadline that allmunicipalitiesmust meet for submitting data on…
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Police chief heads leaner, proactive dept.
Mitchell aims for strong community relationships, efficiency BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer KEYPORT – Thomas Mitchell is almost two months into his job as police chief and is sticking by the goals he set when he first took over as head of the Keyport Police Department. The Keyport Borough Council appointed a permanent police chief…
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Holmdel set to acquire Bachstadt tract for $1.8M
Public hearing on acquisition of tract at Feb. 21 meeting BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL- Plans aremoving forward for the township’s acquisition of the Bachstadt property, which will be preserved as open space for residents to enjoywithout the threat of development. An ordinance approving the acquisition of the tract on Middle Road was…
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Mat/Ab district names new super
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ABERDEEN – Board of Education President Larry O’Connell has every confidence in newly appointed Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard O’Malley. “We put the candidates through an extensive interview process,” O’Connell said. “If youmanage to survive the first round of interviews, you are doing pretty good, and Mr. O’Malley also emerged…
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Mid’town mayor: It’s easy being green
Scharfenberger lists ‘green’ measures for environmental council BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer KEYPORT – Members of the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council spent their Valentine’sDay talking about the thing they all hold most dear to their hearts: the environment. The topic of the Feb. 14 meeting held at Keyport Borough Hall was “How Do You Make…
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Pause before you prune: February
He who would perfect his work, must first sharpen his tools. Confucius, 551-479 BCE Having the right tools always comes first. Don’t start pruning before taking a close look at your equipment. You probably rely on tools that have been inherited or accumulated over several years. It pays to make a fresh start. Focus on…
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CVA gallery: Making their marks
Fifty artists create works for exhibit showcasing drawings BY MARIE MABER Correspondent As county residents well know, Brookdale is a community college. It stands to reason that the art gallery located at the front of the art building, the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA), is a center for teaching and learning. Exhibitions that draw…
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Special Eyes on the Environment
The Monmouth Museum will host for the second year an exhibition of environmental photography by students with special needs attending CPC Behavioral Healthcare’s High Point School located in Morganville. “Sheep” by Jhanea of High Point School The gala opening ceremony will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10. The exhibit will run through…
