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February 13, 2008
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DAVID BEALES Kathleen Lindsey (l-r), Bertha Kellum, Anna Stevens, Phyliss Amanda Walker and Elnora Lucile Gardenhire perform in "A Stitch in Time," a musical presentation about the joys of sisterhood and the trials of life as a slave, during a Black History Month event at the Middletown Main Library... More...
Clifton: Continued deterioration could mean loss of bldg.

The historic building at the Matawan train station will be getting some TLC from NJ Transit. "The station exterior needs immediate work, so we will be stabilizing the building," said NJ Transit spokesman Joe Dee. "We are going to be doing work that will prevent what could be costly weather damage... More...


Blames use of RCAs for lack of affordable housing

Young adults are being shut out of living in the town they grew up in because Middletown sends affordable housing funds out of town, a resident told the Township Committee last week. Matthew Morehead, 27, West Front Street, told the committee's workshop meeting Feb. More...


Hazlet Rockets excel in N.J. Special Olympic Winter Games

The Hazlet Rockets left for the Olympic games with their snowshoes and skis and returned with 19 medals and a bunch of fun memories of competing with friends. The Rockets showed off their skills in cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the New Jersey Special Olympics Winter Games held Jan. 27-2... More...


Board votes new zone is not consistent with master plan

HAZLET - The Planning Board sent a controversial ordinance back to the Township Committee last week, after deciding the new zoning isn't consistent with the master plan. More...


Court calls for ordinance setting compensation

MIDDLETOWN - At the monthly workshop meeting on Feb. 4, the Township Committee discussed drafting an ordinance to establish compensation for the township attorney, More...


Hazlet Recreation Preschool will hold an open house Feb. 14 from 9-11:30 a.m. at James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. Registration for children age 3-5 may also be done at that time. Children must be age 3 or 4 by Oct. 1 in order to register. The program consists of three sessions, fa... More...
We wish to publicly thank The Independent for publishing its recent article (Hazlet Alliance: Bayshore Plan Hinges on Cooperation, Feb. 6) by Jamie Romm. You have performed an invaluable service by increasing public awareness and promoting renewed dialogue throughout the entire Bayshore community ... More...
Guest Column
So the C-Town in Matawan is closing, only months after opening its doors. I hate to say I told you so. But I told you so. I take no pleasure in seeing a new business in Matawan fail, even if I predicted it. More...
Mrs. Shanley, 34, of Fair Haven, died Feb. 9, 2008, at home, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She owned and operated Seven C's Café, Monmouth Beach, until 2001. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Margaret and Charles Diebold; and her paternal grandfather, Thomas Chevalie... More...
CHRIS KELLY staff Christine Wu, 13, and Dorrie Lee, 16, perform during the Jersey Shore Chinese School's Chinese New Year Celebration, held at Holmdel High School, Feb. 9th. More...
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Holmdel's Paul Wojcieszek competes in the 200-yard individual medley during the Shore Conference Swimming Championships held at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River on Feb. 8. Right: Teammate Sean Lu participates in the 100-yard butterfly, also held on Friday night. More...