Category: Independent News
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The pied piper of book lovers
Pat Squire’s book talks draw a loyal following BY KATHY HALL Correspondent When Pat Squire retired from teaching third grade in suburban Philadelphia, the energetic “60- something” signed up for water aerobics, joined a chorus, took a class in bird watching, volunteered as an after-school tutor, taught a Bible class, visited museums, spent time on…
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Middletown mulls fairness of reval date
Twp. hires tax expert in light of falling values BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – With property values falling and a real estate slump, the Township Committee has retained special counsel to advise it whether to proceed with a property revaluation. Before the Middletown Township Committee workshop meeting on Dec. 3 could get down…
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IN THE ARTS
Brookdale Community College invites area actors/singers to audition in December for “Pocket Musical” productions which open this spring. The “Pocket Musicals,” each of which involve only twothree characters, are “Tick, Tick . . .Boom!” by Jonathan Larson; “Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story” by Stephen Dolginoff; and “I Do! I Do!” by Harvey Schmidt…
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PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Top: Travelers board a trolley Dec. 8 for the Keyport’s Historical Society’s Candlelight House Tour, which visits Victorian-era homes. Right: Dieter Abels explains some of the changes he has made to his house, which was one of the stops on the tour.
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Art Forms wraps up Red Bank run
Art Forms gallery in Red Bank will be open only a few more weeks before it closes its doors on Monmouth Street Jan. 5. At that point, the gallery, which specializes in 21st century contemporary American art, will have a new address, online, at www.artformsgalleries.com. Beginning Friday through Jan. 5, the gallery collection will be…
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Twp. urges state to keep affordable housing regs
Middletown says RCAs are effective way to provide housing BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee is urging the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) to continue regulations that allow the transfer of affordable housing obligations between municipalities. COAH will meet Dec. 17 to discuss the state’s affordable housing regulations, including the…
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Arcadian Chorale premieres lost cantata
For many, the delight of the holiday season lies in the surprises that it brings: festive decorations, special foods, and of course, presents. Laura Itzkowitz The Arcadian Chorale, under the direction of Marina Alexander, will bring to New Jersey audiences the gift of a musical first, singing the premiere of Georg Philipp Telemann’s cantata “Sing…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Families wait to board Middletown Parks and Recreation Department’s Holiday Train Ride, an annual two-hour trip that includes visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, carolers and children’s activities.
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Planner forecasts more, costlier affordable housing
Planner says twp. will have to build 200+ more units BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer Meeting the township’s future affordablehousing obligation is likely to be more costly and require new types of development, Middletown Township’s planner said last week. According to Anthony Mercantante, estimates put the number of affordable-housing units the township will have to…
