• Matawan appoints new borough administrator

    BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council appointed Louis C. Ferrara as the new full-time borough administrator at the Feb. 19 meeting. Ferrara previously served for 10 years as business administrator for the Wildwoods, where he was involved in several redevelopment projects and managed millions of dollars in grant funds. “Mr. Ferrara…

  • Evolution is fact, based on study of fossils and life

    This is in response to “Evolution Should Not Be Taught as Fact” in the Feb. 21 Independent. Evolution is fact. The evidence comes from the study of fossils and living life. Creationism/ intelligent design is not only a religion, but a particular religion. In a recent case in Pennsylvania, a federal judge ruled so. We…

  • New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation seeks support

    I would like to remind New Jersey residents that they can direct a portion of their New Jersey tax return to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation by checking line 61 and designating the amount they would like to contribute. The foundation oversees the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum &…

  • 2nd Amendment not intended for assault weapons

    I am writing in response to the rebuttal letter, “Ban on Assault Weapons Not the Answer,” in the Feb. 14 Independent. I too support the U.S. Constitution; however, it is my opinion that Mr. Clerico is a bit misguided or zealous. I applaud his statement, “I took an oath to defend it (U.S. Constitution) with…

  • Volunteerism, charity still paying dividends

    Middletown Relief Fund, other local efforts are under way in township BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Middletown Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger (l-r) and Committeeman Anthony Fiore display the new T-shirts being sold as a fundraiser for the Port Monmouth Fire Co. during the Township Committee’s Feb. 29 meeting. KEITH HEUMILLER MIDDLETOWN — Middletown officials, volunteers and…

  • Outcry continues over Heritage development

    Residents cite concerns about traffic impact of 245 multi-family units BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Vocal public criticism of the proposed Heritage at Middletown residential development continued last week as developer American Properties appeared before the Middletown Planning Board for the third time. More than 100 residents packed the Town Hall meeting room…

  • The sting of stigma

    Expert: Mental illness is one of the last ‘acceptable’ forms of discrimination BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Dave Slover, who is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar II, finds healing and empowerment by giving and receiving peer support, as well as doing outreach to educate the public on mental illness. JEFF GRANIT staff…

  • Middletown library branches to close March 1

    Services, materials will transfer to main branch; computers to remain at Bayshore BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Three branches of the Middletown Public Library (MTPL) will cease regular operations as of March 1. On Feb. 20, the MTPL board of trustees voted to approve its 2013 operating budget, which calls for the total closure of…

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