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Works by gifted students displayed at library
Paintings and drawings created by Monmouth County Arts High and Middle School students are on display at Matawan Public Library, 165 Main St., Aberdeen, during October. The work is by gifted and talented students in the Monmouth County Arts High and Middle School program. Students with work selected are: Leighann Bosler, Keyport High School; Jonathan…
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Aberdeen costume contest, magic show Oct. 22
Aberdeen Recreation Department will hold its Halloween costume contest and magic show 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Lloyd Road School, Aberdeen. The contest is open to children from newborn to age 10, and prizes will be awarded. Coordinated by Recreation, the event is sponsored by Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 163 and the Aberdeen Matawan Chamber…
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Works by students at Mat-Aberdeen Library
Paintings and drawings created by Monmouth County Arts High and Middle School students are on display at Matawan Public Library, 165 Main St., Aberdeen, during October. The work is by gifted and talented students in the Monmouth County Arts High and Middle School program. Students with work selected are: Leighann Bosler, Keyport High School; Jonathan…
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Matawan Halloween parade set for Oct. 31
The borough of Matawan will hold its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Matawan Community Center, 201 Broad St. The annual parade will include prizes for best costumes for children up to age 9. Refreshments will be served. This year Halloween celebration will feature an interactive…
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Balance needed between homework and family time
I am writing this letter in response to Albert Catani’s letter "We Must Prepare Our Children for Life’s Challenges" (Independent, Oct. 8). Yes, when children get into the real world, they will be stressed; that is my point exactly. How is four hours of notetaking homework on U.S. history going to prepare a child for…
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FAAN Walk co-chairs thank all who helped
The city of Long Branch hosted the second annual Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy on Sept. 12. Despite the rain, nearly 1,000 people came out to walk along the boardwalk. Upon our 6 a.m. arrival, the storm’s disturbance to the beach was staggering. Although a tremendous amount of sand washed…
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Fink will fight for Holmdel on Lucent, taxes
I’m voting to re-elect Larry Fink for Township Committee because he’s a true friend to Holmdel and the only man with the experience and knowledge for the job. I know that Larry will keep fighting for what’s best for us — the people — especially about our taxes and what’s going to happen with Lucent.…
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Brady, Tinker ‘playing fast and loose’ with facts
Iknow October is the silly season of local politics, but Republicans Jim Brady and Dave Tinker are playing fast and loose with the facts in their campaign for Hazlet Township Committee. They recently dropped a flier on my doorstep which — in addition to attacking Democratic Mayor Kevin Lavan and Deputy Mayor Joe Belasco —…
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Holmdel needs thoughtful, ethical people on committee
An interview of the candidates for Holmdel Township Committee that appeared in a recent issue of the Independent tells a lot about the two candidates. Their answers to the very first question illuminate the differences between them. The question was simple, “How long have you lived in Holmdel?” Larry Fink’s answer was equally simple, “28…
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