Category: Independent News
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More corruption in boro alleged in indictment
Prominent developer accused of bribing elected official in 2004 BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer NEWARK – New allegations of government corruption are once again pointing to Keyport. On March 19, a federal jury charged local developer Anthony Spalliero, 63, Holmdel, with bribing an unidentified Keyport “elected official” in 2004.…
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Holmdel forming Lucent task force
Residents offer suggestions for tract’s future at hearing BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Holmdel’s township planner said last week that it was unrealistic to expect any new tenant could reuse the Bell Labs research complex, Crawfords Corner Road, because of its specialized nature. A golf course,…
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Middletown adopts house party ordinance
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer “This will be used as a tool to prevent house parties and the underage drinking that occurs at these parties from taking place.” – Robert Oches Township Police Chief MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee has unanimously approved an ordinance that would fine underage drinkers caught with…
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Attorney choice splits council along party lines
Redevelopment lawyer represented Democrat in recent lawsuit BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer MATAWAN – Republican Councilman Paul Buccellato called the Democratic majority’s choice for a new redevelopment attorney “possibly pay-to-play” at the March 20 Borough Council meeting. Buccellato, one of two Republicans on the dais, reiterated his stance against…
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Report shows economic growth strong in county
FREEHOLD – Monmouth County is bucking statewide trends by continuing a healthy growth rate, according the latest report on nonresidential development compiled by the county’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism. The county continues to attract investment in four key sectors: office/research, commercial/retail, industrial and public. All but the industrial sector showed significant gains in…
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CHRIS KELLY staff The Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch entertain the crowd during the Keyport St. Patrick’s Day parade, held Sunday.
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Holmdel to host meeting on Lucent
Public encouraged to attend, discuss hopes for future of tract BY KAREN BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN BOWESStaff Writer “The zoning that was done at Lucent, it was done for a reason. Most folks I talk to believe Holmdel has enough housing.” – Terence Wall The new owners of the Lucent tract are proposing between…
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Auditions
Women of Song, a female vocal group, is seeking sopranos and altos. The group performs a variety of music. Rehearsals are held Friday mornings in the Monmouth County area. Some sight reading would be helpful. Details: Randy, (732) 787-1697. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is seeking actors and actresses for the upcoming off-Broadway production…
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Rising pension, insurance costs present challenges
Early draft of Keyport budget carries 32-cent increase to tax rate BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent BY LORI ANNE OLIWACorrespondent “Privatebenefits cannot compete with benefits from the public sector.” – Robert Bergen Mayor KEYPORT – The cost of maintaining essential services and keeping financial obligations in Keyport has increased dramatically, according to borough officials. Pension…
