Category: Independent News
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SCOTT PILLING staff Professional pool player Jennifer Baretta was on hand taking on all challengers during the WRAT ’07 Men’s Expo and Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on Saturday.
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Judge backs Matawan in transit village lawsuit
Rules borough has no obligation to developer Silver Oak Properties BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer FILEPHOTO The train station that borders Matawan and Aberdeen was the focal point of the shelved Transit Village project, halted due to a lawsuit that was recently dismissed. With the dismissal, Matawan is free…
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Republicans walk out over attorney choice
Lawyer who represented county Democrats picked to handle redevelopment BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer “I will refrain from characterizing Mr. Northgrave or his firm, but one can surely draw his or her own conclusions.” – Paul Buccellato Councilman MATAWAN – Two Borough Council members walked out of Thursday’s meeting…
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Short says committee should not get benefits
Mayor feels they’re deserved, as service is a full-time job BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Committeeman Patrick Short last week expressed his objection to the issue of elected officials receiving benefits from the township, and was met with sharp criticism from fellow committee members. Short, the first Democrat to…
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Improvements complete at Aberdeen intersection
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff A new left-turn lane was installed at the intersection of Gerard Avenue and Route 516 recently. The county announced the completed improvements at a special press conference held on-site Jan. 25. ABERDEEN – The county has completed work on the intersection of Gerard Avenue and Lower Main Street/County Route 516. The project…
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Judge to rule soon on Witmer charges
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer HAMILTON – Middletown Superintendent of Schools David L. Witmer finished up testimony at his administrative law hearing Friday by saying that he felt a policy and procedures manual was necessary because there was no such thing upon his arrival in the district nearly four years ago.…
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Ex-twp. cop charged with manslaughter
2-year-old dies after what police say was an alcohol-related accident BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer Kevin Freibott MIDDLETOWN – A former township police officer faces an aggravated manslaughter charge following the death of a 2-year-old boy, who passed away Saturday night after an accident he allegedly caused earlier in the week.…
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Local congressmen promise practical agenda
Say political retribution will not be a goal of the new Democratic majority BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer “Ithink we are really interested in moving legislation for the benefit of the American people.” – Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) With Democrats holding the majority for the first time in 12 years, three…
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Brookdale announces 5.1 percent tuition hike
MIDDLETOWN – Although student enrollment is at an all-time high of over 14,000, Brookdale Community College’s Board of Trustees have still decided to raise tuition and fees by 5.1 percent following a unanimous vote last Thursday. “With record growth comes an increased need for student services and programs,” Board of Trustees Chair Howard Birdsall said…
