Category: Independent News

  • Three seek nominations in Democratic primary

    Dasaro, Flynn, Inzerillo vie for chance to run for Assembly in 13th District BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer William Flynn MIDDLETOWN — Property taxes and ethics are the main issues in this year’s District 13 state Assembly Democratic primary. Voters have the opportunity to choose two out of three…

  • Holmdel committee discusses library project

    BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer HOLMDEL — The township moved one step ahead with the library project following a presentation by the architect at the May 23 meeting. The committee authorized Township Administrator Chris Schultz to obtain a quote from architect Dennis Kowal to continue his work on the project by…

  • Board members would like to add meetings

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KEYPORT — Do subcommittees really work? The Unified Planning Board doesn’t think so, but they’re forming one anyway. Board members John Kovacs, Andrew Willner and Douglas Lane will form a subcommittee to oversee a stormwater project, despite the group’s lack of faith in the…

  • Hazlet band competes to be Hanson opener

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer HAZLET — One of the most popular bands of the mid-1990s is on the comeback trail and is looking for an opening act for their June 10 date at the Starland Ballroom. Hanson — yes the “MMMBop” guys — are coming to central New Jersey fresh…

  • Filing of deeds mortgages can be done online

    FREEHOLD — Monmouth County has taken the lead role in the electronic recording of deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents and is ready to make a push toward expanding the service statewide, County Clerk M. Claire French and the Board of Chosen Freeholders announced last week. E-recording will be a big change for real…

  • Two Republicans seek chance to run for mayor

    BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer ABERDEEN — Two Republican candidates will square off in the primary for the mayor’s seat on June 7. Peter Morrison, 47, of Ives Place, is running for the first time. He is president and CEO of a sports marketing company. He has been married for 21…

  • Marching on

    CHRIS KELLY staff Firefighter Martin Lipera marches with his fellow firefighters during the Matawan Memorial Day parade on May 29.

  • Three groups join, form new church in Keyport

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KAREN BOWES The Community Church of Keyport, Warren Street, shares space with two other congregations as part of the new worship center. KEYPORT — Like a holy trinity, a local church has merged three congregations into one building, forming a new worship center where…

  • 29 special officers finish police academy training

    FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Police Academy held graduation ceremonies May 25 for 29 recruits who will serve as part-time police officers in their respective towns. The group of Class II special law enforcement officers, many of whom have full-time jobs outside of police work, began their training last August. They were required to report…