Category: Independent News

  • Holmdel may toughen its pay-to-play rules

    One measure would bar contractors from giving any contributions BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent BY LORI ANNE OLIWACorrespondent HOLMDEL – The Township Committee voted Thursday to advance two measures that would complement and strengthen the town’s existing pay-to-play ordinance. One of those measures, a developer disclosure ordinance, would require developers of major subdivision and site…

  • Boro redesigns Web site, changes thrust of content

    BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent BY LORI ANNE OLIWACorrespondent KEYPORT – Borough Administrator and Director of Engineering Peter Valesi has announced the launch of Keyport’s newly redesigned Web site, www.keyportonline.com. The new Web site was officially unveiled on Feb. 15. Much of the layout and design of the new Web site was inherited from the…

  • New clerk lists records organization as priority

    BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent BY LORI ANNE OLIWACorrespondent KEYPORT – Valerie Tornick Heilweil was officially sworn in as the new borough clerk Feb. 20. Heilwell replaces Allyson Cinquegrana, who took over the position a little less than a year ago for longtime clerk Judy Poling. “I am very happy to be here,” Heilweil said…

  • On Campus

    Christina Cecero, Middletown, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Elmira (N.Y.) College, where she is a student in the class of 2008. A speech and language disabilities major, she is the daughter of Phyllis and Anthony Cecero. Matthew Ewald, Lincroft section of Middletown, has been named to the dean’s…

  • From the Vault

    A teacher at the Marine Academy of Science and Technology is lowered in a “breeches buoy” from the simulated crow’s nest of a sinking ship during a display of turn of the century rescue techniques held at Sandy Hook. The date of the photo could not be determined.

  • Measure would fight underage drinking parties

    Violators may face license loss, stiffer fines in Middletown BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer An ordinance intended to curb underage drinking parties at private homes in Middletown was introduced at last week’s Township Committee meeting. Presently, according to Township Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger, there is no provision on the books stating that…

  • Photo

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff CBA’s Nicholas Grippo swims to an early lead in the 100-meter breaststroke event during the Colts’ NJSIAA semifinal meet against St. Joseph’s in North Brunswick on Feb. 21. For story, see Sports.

  • Keyport approves ‘rehabilitation’ votes

    Designation meant to encourage real estate investment in boro BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent BY LORI ANNE OLIWACorrespondent The Borough Council passed two resolutions Feb. 20 that moved forward the designation of Keyport as an “area in need of rehabilitation.” One resolution authorized the designation while the other called for the adoption of procedures in…

  • Middletown commits to environmental initiative

    Mayor expects new shuttle bus service to begin in mid-March BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer FILE PHOTO The Middletown train station is just one of the planned stops as part of the new “Dock and Roll” shuttle service, which will be started around mid-March. MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee voted last…