Category: Independent News
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A place to experience and create art opens
Children offered hands-on experience in many art forms BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer LAYLI WHYTE The 100-year-old former police headquarters is the new home of the Children’s Cultural Center. RED BANK — A building that is more than 100 years old is about to begin a new life as the site…
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Lincroft gets its ‘own little oasis’ on Route 520
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer Above, several local officials were present at the dedication of the Lincroft Village Green June 25. At left, just two of the many kids and canines that were on hand for the dedication. MIDDLETOWN — Like most of Monmouth County, Lincroft at one point was not…
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Boro expedites lake safety improvements
Matawan forms committee to review Lake Lefferts plans BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer Weeks after the tragic drowning of a 15-year-old boy, Matawan has appointed an ad hoc committee to immediately review the proposed renovations to Lake Lefferts. Borough Council members Sharon Roselli, Donna Gould and Debra Buragina have been directed…
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Auditions
Community Christian Choirs, an interfaith group of singers from central New Jersey and surrounding areas, is accepting singers of all abilities and ages, from kindergarten through adult, for the choirs’ upcoming fall/Christmas season. The choir is celebrating its 10th year of presenting benefit concerts throughout the area, raising funds for local charities. The concerts feature…
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Keyport Library Director (r) Jackie LaPolla welcomes visitors to the Sweet Potato Queens party, while Judy Revere (l) strikes a pose. The staff at the library dressed up last week to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday and to attract new patrons to the library.
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Hard knock life
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Amanda Winter, Ocean, who is playing the role of Miss Hannigan, carries orphans Kate, played by Madison Samilow, and Molly, played by Danielle Alter, both of Morganville, as they rehearse a scene from “Annie” at the First Presbyterian Church in Matawan on July 1.
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Hearing tonight on Freneau plans
Court dismisses case which sought to block developers BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer Any resident with an opinion on proposed amendments to an ordinance regarding the redevelopment of Aberdeen’s Freneau section is invited to speak out during a public hearing scheduled for tonight. The proposed amendments cover many issues, including open…
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Teen fights rare disease, odds in comeback attempt
Hip surgery has Butka on the mend BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer BY WAYNE WITKOWSKIStaff Writer Vinny Butka of Brick spent the July Fourth weekend like many teenagers — hanging around on the beach on Friday, catching fireworks shows, and lifting weights during some free time. But nine months ago, while just starting his high…
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Keeping polluters at bay
NY/NJ Baykeeper founder to host presentation in Keyport, guided eco-tours BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer Baykeeper is a nonprofit organization that helps preserve waterways in our area. KEYPORT — As a boy, Andy Willner explored the Raritan Bay in a small motor boat. “I learned to sail in Red…
