• Groups urged to eliminate pollution, not windmill

    The Hazlet Area Quality of Life Alliance (HAQLA) and the (Hazlet Environmental Commission’s (HEC) NIMBY opposition to the proposed Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA) windmill is ludicrous. As alleged environmental groups, they should welcome the opportunity to see wind power come to the Bayshore and reduce dependence on carbon fuels and ultimately reduce energy costs…

  • School official’s view on contracts applauded

    I would like to express my agreement with Dr. Marc Gaswirth, Marlboro K-8 assistant superintendent of schools, in his recent article in your newspaper, “Even the playing field in school negotiations.” He is absolutely right — the playing field is far from level in school labor negotiations. His description and explanation of the current state…

  • The Independent lives up to its name

    On behalf of HAQLA (Hazlet Area Quality of Life Alliance) and the citizens of the Bayshore, I wish to extend our sincere admiration and appreciation to Managing Editor Gloria Stravelli and staff writer Jacqueline Hlavenka. Other area media are showing increased resistance and reluctance to providing the public with fair and balanced reporting on the…

  • William James

    Mr. James, 62, of Matawan, died Feb. 24, 2010, at Madison Center, Old Bridge. A veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Matawan for many years. Mr. James was predeceased by his parents, William and Anna Pervarnik James; and a sister, Barbara.…

  • Howard Robert Wimmert

    Mr. Wimmert, 48, of Matawan, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., died Feb. 24, 2010, at CentraStateMedical Center, Freehold Township. He worked for the Transit Authority in New York City for 16 years. Mr. Wimmert served as the district commissioner for the Boy Scouts in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was predeceased by his parents, Edgar and Harriet…

  • Anna C. Mosca

    Mrs. Mosca, 89, of Red Bank, died Feb. 26, 2010, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Calabria, Italy, she came to the U.S. in 1935 and had lived in Red Bank since 1937. During World War II, Mrs. Mosca was employed at various garment factories in Red Bank. She was a lifetime member…

  • Michele “Mikki” P. Damen

    Ms. Damen, 61, of Shrewsbury, died March 1, 2010, at home. For 27 years, she was a financial analyst for Robert A. Stanger & Co. in Shrewsbury. Ms. Damen was predeceased by her father, William McCormick, in November 2009. She is survived by her mother, Elinor “Ducky” McCormick; a son, Scott Damen and his wife,…

  • On Campus

    Thomas J. Gavin of Middletown has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. St. Mary’s College, St. Mary’s City, Md., has awarded dean’s list academic honors for the fall semester to Caroline Ann Andril and Shannon Elizabeth Lockwood, both of Holmdel. The University of Scranton (Pa.), announced…

  • SJV introduces new learning program

    HOLMDEL — Saint John Vianney High School has established the Vianney Institute of Learning, a year-round enrichment program dedicated to providing high quality learning opportunities for all ages. The Vianney Institute offers a wide range of classes from SAT Prep to Sushi School to English as a Second Language taught by experienced teachers. Programs for…

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