Category: Independent News
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Years in making, Hazlet town hall nears finish
Mayor hopes to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony before the new year BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer PHOTOSBYSCOTT PILLING staff Top: A view from the outside of the municipal building under construction in Hazlet. HAZLET – Although it has taken a little longer than expected, Hazlet’s new town hall is only weeks away…
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Brookdale looks East
Above, East Brunswick’s Andrew Jung tries to win a chopstick contest during the Asian Club event held last Tuesday at Warner Student Life Center at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. Below, Sifu Bonifacio Lim gives a martial arts demonstration during the event. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff
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Laundromat charged a bundle for water hookup
Merla: $300K connection fee is excessive; costs should be capped BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KEYPORT – A businessman hoping to open a Laundromat contends he is being put through the ringer. In order to open the establishment, the borough is charging the man $300,000 for a new water…
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Two charged with giving alcohol to Mid’town teen
High school student died after collision with tree on Halloween BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer Patrick Basilicato MIDDLETOWN – Two township residents have been charged with providing alcohol to two underage boys, one of whom recently died in a single car accident. Matthew G. Muscenti, 19, of Thompson Avenue, and Jason…
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Immigration discussion continues in Keyport
Resident’s comments spark new debate over recently rejected law BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KEYPORT – Three weeks after the borough rejected a law that would make renting to illegal immigrants a crime, strong reactions continue to emanate at borough gatherings. On Nov. 6, resident Roy Cadoo rekindled the…
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Dems sweep council; GOP claims pay-to-play
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KEYPORT – The Democrats may have swept the two open Borough Council seats, but Republicans are now contending politically motivated campaign contributions gave their opponents an unfair advantage. After Democrats Christian Bolte (1,248 votes) and Ezra Hill (1,165) beat out Republicans Gay Lee Benedict…
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Calendar sales make for ‘New Beginnings’
Proceeds benefit homeless animals at MCSPCA shelter All proceeds from the sale of the New Beginnings 2007 calendar will support the mission of the Monmouth County SPCA, Eatontown. Let holiday shopping commence for the pet lovers among friends, family and even your customers! The 2007 New Beginnings calendar is available from the Monmouth County SPCA…
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Democrats win control in Hazlet
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer Joseph Belasco HAZLET – Following a campaign that would determine the balance of political power in town, the dust has settled and the Democrats have regained control on the Township Committee. Political newcomer Joseph Belasco (3,210 votes) and incumbent Kevin Lavan (3,226) defeated William Kolibas Jr.…
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After loss, Hazlet GOP candidate leaves party
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer HAZLET – Less than a week after losing his bid for election to the Township Committee as a Republican, William Kolibas has switched parties. The announcement took place at a Monday evening press conference in Hazlet. Among those in attendance were democratic committeemen James DiNardo, Kevin…
