• GET BACK IN THE WEIGHT-LOSS SADDLE AGAIN

    Bad eating day? Week? Month? Here’s how to rebound from a low point to keep your goals on track your goals on-track. By Bev Bennett CTW Features A t some point in your diet, you’ll overeat. Maybe you won’t resist an extra piece of cake at a birthday celebration, or you’ll dive into a family-size…

  • Library offers summer reading programs

    The Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, is gearing up for a summer of science, offering reading programs for young children and teens this summer. Children can discover new books, make new friends, stay cool and enjoy familyfriendly science programs with “Fizz, Boom, READ” and “Spark a Reaction.” Participants can earn prizes for…

  • Controversy over hockey coach contract continues

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — It is not certain who the head coach of the Middletown High School South ice hockey team will be next season, with head coach Stanley Gutt’s position on the line. At the June 24 Middletown Board of Education meeting, about 30 people showed up to support the…

  • Aberdeen’s fireworks set to go off July 3

    Aberdeen Township will celebrate the Fourth of July on July 3 at Fireman’s Field on Lloyd Road and Gerard Street. A fireworks show will begin at 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Quality 1st Basement Systems, the fireworks show will be preceded by a 6:30 p.m. softball game between the Aberdeen Township Police Department and the Department…

  • Police credited with saving life of recently arrested man

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Police officers used Narcan to save the life of a man who had been placed in a jail cell at headquarters, authorities said. The officers’ actions took place June 19 at the police station, where the subject was being processed and became unconscious due to the effects of…

  • Temple has openings for its summer camp

    Limited spaces are still available for the Early Learning Center of Temple Shalom’s summer camp program for children age 2-5 at 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. The camp will feature fun weekly themes, sprinkler days and special visitors. The camp offers affordable and flexible three- or six-week schedules. For more information or to enroll, contact Cindy…

  • Focused skill groups at kids’ learning center

    The Early Learning Center of Temple Shalom has announced the formation of focused skill groups at 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. Some children may need extra practice with fine motor skills, gross motor skills or recognition of colors, numbers or letters. Students can get the foundation they need before entering kindergarten by enjoying the benefits of…

  • Library announces its July films, programs

    The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library is offering free film screenings and programs during July at 165 Main St., Matawan. The following movies will be screened at 2 p.m. on Mondays: “Dave” on July 7, “Amelie” on July 14, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” on July 21 and “About Time” on July 28. The following science fiction movies…

  • Holmdel PILOT program should be grounded

    The article, “Holmdel to PILOT for Bell Labs Site” (Independent, June 12), about payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) and the Alcatel-Lucent property does not pass my smell test. The developer wants to give the town committee money without benefiting our schools or county, and the Township Committee embraces this idea and wants the money for the next 30…

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