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October 3, 2007
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Builder plans 180 units in Aberdeen
Neighbors crowd town hall in opposition; hearing postponed
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer
Apair of applications for 180 multifamily housing units were scheduled for public hearings last week, but were postponed at the last minute when the Zoning Board of Adjustment realized it did not have a quorum. Concerned neighbors packed town hall for the Sept. More...

The Touch of Dance Center for the Performing Arts entertains the crowd at Matawan Day, held at Terhune Park on Sunday. More...

Merla brother pleads to money-laundering charge
Federal complaint says family's two bars were used in scheme
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

KEYPORT - Former Mayor John Merla and little brother Joseph "JoJo" Merla now share more than a common gene pool. Both are admitted felons, each caught in the act by the very same undercover FBI witness, Robert "Duke" Steffer. More...


Residents praise plans to dredge Shadow Lake
Officials say lake quality has suffered from algae growth, silt accumulation
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN - Over 60 residents of Shadow Lake Village gathered at town hall Thursday to hear about plans to "fix" areas of the lake that borders the community. Township Administrator Robert Czech held a public meeting with the township engineer to discuss plans to dredge parts of Shadow Lake and... More...


Mayoral hopefuls differ on day laborer ID issue
Aufseeser says Buccellato proposal would invite lawsuits, be ineffective
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

MATAWAN - Mayor Mary Aufseeser has come out against a proposal to offer voluntary background checks on day laborers, contending the issue of illegal immigration is not for Matawan to solve. More...


Middletown Day

Clockwise from top left: Middletown's Rachel Ozut, 11, gets roped into a performance by a stilt walker at Middletown Day, held at Croydon Hall on Saturday. Jonathon Helwig of Middletown leads a hayride on his tractor. Middletown firefighter Frank Butler descends down to earth during a demonstration.... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Car donations sought by Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club is seeking donated cars to assist the club's mentoring programs. Funds derived from the program are used to help several programs run by the club, and maintain a safe place for children. For more information or to donate a car, call (800) 246-0493. More...
•Vendors sought for St. Ann's craft fair
•Ministry's COFFEE program slated for Oct. 4
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 Letters
•World is too disconnected from nature
Irecently sent an excerpt to the National Wildlife Federation about "millions" of dead bunker washing ashore in Keyport, as reported on the front cover of the Independent newspaper ("'Millions' of dead fish wash ashore," Sept. 19). More...
•Culture of lawlessness in police ranks
•Public should give C-town a chance
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 Editorials
•Coda
Politicians often attempt to abuse letters forum
In the newspaper business, there are some lessons you just have to learn the hard way. There's an old maxim in this profession that even if your mother says she loves you, check it out. In other words, don't believe anything people tell you without evidence, because you'll be taken advantage of i... More...
•Are We There Yet?
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 Obituaries
•Irene M. Merola Lanza
Mrs. Lanza, 78, of Hazlet, died Sept. 24, 2007, at Shorrock Gardens Care Center, Brick. Born in Kearny, she resided there prior to relocating to Hazlet. She was a general manager at Gordons Corner Water Company, Marlboro, for 32 years. She was a communicant and volunteer at St. Benedict's Roman Ca... More...
•Michael Brandine Sr.
•Elizabeth E. Campion Corvasce
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 Schools
•Middletown LEADS way on literacy instruction
School district is one of 17 in New Jersey chosen to pilot teaching methods
MIDDLETOWN - The state's fourthgraders recently placed second in the country behind Massachusetts in reading proficiency with a score of 231, according to the New Jersey Department of Education. Middletown interim Superintendent Karen Bilbao happily announced the news to those in attendance at ... More...
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 Sports
•Giving it their all
Left, Holmdel High School's George Galasso finished fourth in the championship race at the Cougar Invitational Cross-Country meet at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck. Right, Matawan's Lauren Pica finished third in the girls Small Schools Division race. More...
•Jackson first at Cougar as local harriers shine
•Fish On
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 Business
•Fruit of the vine is a passion for family
Four JG's Vineyards begins harvest for new wine year
As autumn approaches with cool nights and dry, warm days, it signals only one thing at the Four JG's Vineyards in Colts Neck - the beginning of harvest time. "We start in September and will continue to harvest until about the middle of October," said Janet Giunco, owner and winemaker. More...
•New stores to open Nov. 8
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