Tag: Middletown
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Gov. signs ‘second chance’ bill backed by Middletown resident into law
On Jan. 18, Gov. Phil Murphy signed bill A-4771 into law which will serve to expand the offenses that are eligible for expungement upon an individual’s successful discharge from drug court. Middletown resident Nikki Tierney, 49, who spearheaded the initiative that saw her effort go from legislation to law, has been one of those “struggling…
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Middletown study will consider possible recreation center at former school
MIDDLETOWN – The Township Committee and the Middletown Township Public Schools Board of Education have announced they have retained Pinnacle Indoor Sports to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of repurposing the Port Monmouth School property to create an indoor sports and recreation center for the community. Pinnacle, based in Louisville, Ky., has conducted…
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‘Second chance’ bill passes Senate; awaits action by Gov. Murphy
On Jan. 10, the members of the state Senate passed A-4771, clearing another hurdle for the bill to be signed into law; a law that will help to expand access to expungements for people who, according to Middletown resident Nikki Tierney, “have successfully graduated drug court and give hope to those struggling to get a…
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‘Accidentally On Purpose’ premieres at the Middletown Arts Center
What happens when you put seven real-life, true crime Victorian female serial killers in a room together somewhere in limbo between heaven and hell as they wait to discover their eternal fate? David J.V. Meenan’s new comedy, “Accidentally on Purpose,” will make its premiere debut at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown, from…
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Perry, Hibell selected as mayor, deputy mayor in Middletown for 2023
MIDDLETOWN – Tony Perry and Rick Hibell have been elected by their fellow members of the Township Committee to serve as Middletown’s mayor and deputy mayor, respectively, for 2023. The members of the governing body held their 2023 reorganization meeting on Jan. 1 at Town Hall. The meeting was live-streamed to the community. At the…
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Perry elected mayor, Hibell tapped as deputy mayor during Middletown reorganization
MIDDLETOWN – Township Committee members Tony Perry and Rick Hibell have been elected to serve as mayor and deputy mayor, respectively, for 2022 by their fellow members of Middletown’s governing body. The Township Committee held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 2 in Middletown’s new municipal building. Perry and Hibell are joined on the governing…
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Colts Neck man arrested in connection with three bank robberies
A Colts Neck man has been arrested and charged with committing a series of three bank robberies in local municipalities over the course of a little more than a month, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Dec. 20. Conor Kavanagh, 29, is charged with three counts of first degree armed robbery, according to…
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Independent News Briefs, Dec. 22
The Middletown Arts Center has announced the formation of the MAC Players, the organization’s new community theater company for adults/young adults age 15 and up. Led by Theater Education Director Kathy Connolly, the group will kick off its first season in 2022 with “Shrek The Musical” on March 3, 4, 5 and 12, according to…
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Middletown woman charged with murder in fatal shooting of husband
A Middletown woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of her husband that took place at the couple’s residence, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Dec. 14. On Dec. 13 at 10:13 a.m., the Middletown Township Police Department was dispatched to 29 Borden Road to investigate a report of a shooting incident,…