Category: Independent News
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Sex offenders barred from cty. facilities
FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders adopted a resolution on Oct. 27 that bars convicted sexual offenders from using county facilities, which includes the Monmouth County Park System and the Monmouth County Library System. “As adults, parents and elected officials, we must do everything we can to protect our children from dangerous sexual…
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Autumn in New Jersey
Above, with the autumn months upon us, the foliage has begun to change color. Below, a seagull perches on the docks in Keyport on a recent warm fall day. PHOTOSBYCHRIS KELLY staff
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Tutoring literacy skills: A great way to give back
Volunteers tutor basic skills and ESL; training to begin in Jan. BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County tutor Margie Greene (r) works with an ESL student in Freehold. One in five American adults is functionally illiterate. The definition of literacy has expanded over the past few years…
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Aeromarine, corruption among issues in Keyport
Atkins and Strang face Sheridan and Ortman for two Borough Council seats BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer “I’ve never been in politics before, but I’m upset over how my tax dollars are … spent. I figured I’d throw my hat into the ring and see if I can do…
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Aberdeen hires former Summit administrator
ABERDEEN — The Township Council has designated a successor to longtime Township Manager Mark Coren upon his forthcoming retirement. The announcement follows a nationwide search by the council after Coren advised the governing body 18 months ago of his intention to retire. As an interim step, acting upon Coren’s recommendation, the council has awarded Stuart…
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Police captain honored for 25 years of service
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer HAZLET — Some people stay at a job for a few years then leave for greener pastures, but Rocco Serpico doesn’t know what the job merry-go-round is like. Serpico has now been a member of the Hazlet Police Department for 25 years, and doesn’t want to…
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Road projects under way
MATAWAN — The mayor and Borough Council of Matawan have announced that the 2005 Road Reconstruction Program has officially begun. Under a $2,064,138 contract awarded by competitive bidding to the Star of the Sea Concrete Corp., roads and curbs will be reconstructed, drainage improvements made, and/or sidewalks replaced or repaired on the following roads: Center…
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KBA may eliminate annual budget vote
Group expected to discuss bylaw changes at special meeting BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer Group expected todiscuss bylaw changesat special meeting BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer The Keyport Business Alliance (KBA) is hoping to simplify their electoral process by changing some of its rules. Jeff Fink, a board of directors member, read the proposed…
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff The Holmdel girls tennis team celebrates its Tournament of Champions title win over Westfield at the Inman Sports Club in Edison on Oct. 26. For story, see sports.
