Category: Independent News
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Mentors sought during National Mentoring Month
January is NationalMentoringMonth, a time when nonprofit and governmental agencies across the country redouble efforts to connect young people with the mentors so urgently needed. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County (BBBSMC), Eatontown, is extending an open invitation to Monmouth County residents to be a part of this national priority by becoming a Big…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Jamaal Harris, Jackson, looks fierce during a bow demonstration at the fourth annual Martial Arts with Hearts benefit for The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community held Jan. 27 at Brookdale Community College’s Collins Arena in Lincroft.
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YMCA kicks off Strong Kids Campaign
MIDDLETOWN – The Community YMCA will kick off its annual Strong Kids campaign on Thursday, Feb. 7, to raise funds for YMCA program scholarships for children and families in Monmouth County. The event will be an evening of inspiration and information led by campaign chairs James Staveley of Eatontown and Hope Brodsky of Lincroft. The…
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Handlin to host public forum on PNC issues
Assemblywoman will renew effort to pass underage drinking bill BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer In preparation for this year’s concert series at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, AssemblywomanAmy Handlin (R- 13) is taking matters into her own hands. Amy Handlin “Looking ahead to the 2008 concert season, the community, and parents in particular…
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Commission wants Schwebel reinstated
Cty. Human Relations Commission criticizes township’s stance BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer The Middletown Township Human Rights Commission (HRC) has drafted a resolution seeking the reappointment of Carolyn Schwebel, its former chairwoman. Earl Teasley, Carolyn Schwebel At the commission’s Jan. 24 meeting, members drafted a unanimous resolution in support of the reappointment of Schwebel to…
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A beacon of light on the bay
Camp Happiness boosts quality of life for visually impaired BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent Visitors to Camp Happiness in Leonardo have the opportunity to enjoy facilities, including a gym, activities like art lessons and the camaraderie of others. MIDDLETOWN- Most visitors toCamp Happiness cannot actually see the light but will eagerly tell anyone that the…
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Rezoning of Hazlet tract is controversial
Planning Board will review new measure before public hearing BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee has introduced a controversial amendment to zoning ordinances that creates a new zone for townhouse development. The ordinance creating a Medium Density Residential Transition (MDRT) zone and amending the zoning map was introduced at the Jan.…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Puppeteer Uwe Spillman presents a performance by Der Kiepenkasper, a traditional German puppet theater, at the German School of Monmouth County Jan. 27. CHRIS KELLY staff Youngsters watch a performance of Der Kiepenkasper, a traditional German puppet theater, presented by world-renowned puppeteer Uwe Spillmann Jan. 27 at the German School of Monmouth…
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Aberdeen upgrades emergency notice system
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ABERDEEN – The high-speed CodeRED telephone notification system has come to Aberdeen and will assist township personnel in distributing importantmessages to residents. “This new platform offers many advantages over the existing system – first and foremost, extremely fast notification,” said Aberdeen Chief of Police John Powers. “With CodeRED, the…
