Category: Independent News
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From the Vault
Rosemarie Peters is backed by a cheering section of fellow Republicans in one of the first of her six successful campaigns for Middletown Township Committee. After 18 years on that body, Peters stepped down earlier this month to take over the Monmouth County Surrogate’s Office. The date of this photo could not be determined.
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Verizon ready to offer cable television service
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Cable television competition is now available in many New Jersey communities. Verizon has launched its new FiOS service with the promise of “incredible picture and sound clarity” for prospective customers in the 106 Garden State municipalities in which the service is now available. William Foshay, senior…
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On Campus
Lauren Igneri, Aberdeen, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Rutgers University, Piscataway, where she is pursuing a doctor of pharmacy degree and enrolled in the honors program at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. A 2004 graduate of Matawan Regional High School, she is the daughter of Leslie and Ron…
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Fate of Sea Bright-Highlands Bridge pending DOT decision
Historic Sites Council: DOT didn’t show rehab was not a viable option BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent BY LIZ SHEEHANCorrespondent Sea Bright-Highlands Bridge A decision on an application by the N.J. Department of Transportation (DOT) to replace the 74-year-old drawbridge that joins the boroughs of Highlands and Sea Bright is expected to be made later this…
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Is downtown ready for a rebound?
With new stores set to open, some see positive signs in Matawan BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer FILE PHOTO A C-Town grocery store will soon occupy the former Harris Hardware and Foodtown location on 126 Main St., Matawan. With a fistful of new businesses ready to open within a…
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CHRIS KELLY staff The race was on as members of Cub Scout Pack 137 gathered for their annual Pinewood Derby at the Hazlet Middle School on Saturday.
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A rocky start for new Middletown committee
Lone Democrat, GOP majority failing to see eye to eye BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer Patrick Short (r) is sworn in on Jan. 7 by Congressman Frank Pallone as a Middletown committeeman, the first Democrat since 1990 to be on the Township Committee. MIDDLETOWN – As the newest member of the…
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Keyport nonprofit has big dreams for rescued pets
Castle of Dreams matches area owners with animals facing euthanization BY TAMMY McKILLIP Correspondent BY TAMMY McKILLIPCorrespondent TAMMY MCKILLIP Jackie Hastings pets two of her fostered dogs, Poppie (white), a mixed-breed on anti-seizure medication, and shepherd-mix Coby. KEYPORT – Jackie Hastings needs a bigger castle. The financial analyst and founder of the nonprofit Castle of…
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Hazlet merchants critical of lockbox ordinance
Say new requirement was poorly communicated BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer HAZLET – Six months after an ordinance was adopted mandating the placement of lockboxes outside of local businesses, business owners have taken a stand against it. Last week, local business owners attended the Township Committee meeting to let the group…
