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May 28, 2009
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CHRIS KELLY staff Phil Coccio, Aberdeen, looks over the names inscribed on a monument to veterans and firefighters at Memorial Park before the start of Matawan's annual Memorial Day parade on May 24. More...
Impact of reassessments weighs on homeowners

Residents turned out in full force at the May 19 Matawan Borough Council meeting to draw elected officials' attention to the rising cost of living in the borough. What began as a budget hearing quickly turned into a question-and-answer session when residents peppered officials with demands for an... More...


Despite a backlog of paperwork at state level, Twp. Committee talks dollars and sense

Despite taking no action on the 2009 municipal budget, the Holmdel Township Committee completed what one resident deemed a "successful" conversation about this year's reductions and curtailed spending. More...


Students at Hazlet's Middle School planted a courtyard garden designed to attract colorful butterflies to the school grounds. "We chose a butterfly garden because of the beautiful perennials used to attract butterflies," art teacher Roberta Martin said. "The courtyard only has some trees; the new... More...


MIDDLETOWN — The township police department is conducting the pro-active enforcement grant program Cops in Shops, with nine scheduled details to be conducted by May 31. More...


Survey shows most say properties not maintained

MIDDLETOWN — Properties that are not maintained and a struggling business district are two of the top-ranked negatives cited by respondents to a survey that is part of the visioning process for the revitalization of North Middletown. More...


The 11th annual Arc of Monmouth "Step Up for The Arc" walkathon will be held June 6 at Liberty Park II, West Park Ave, Tinton Falls, beginning at 9 a.m. All proceeds will benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More...
Iwant to comment on the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) and specifically an element of that law that is ripe for abuse. It is known as a "builder's remedy," and Hazlet is presently the subject of this abuse. More...
An article about a tour of affordable housing sites in the May 14 edition of the Independent incorrectly attributed statements to Joanne Conroy of the Monmouth County Association of Realtors. The statements should have been attributed to Joan Lorwey, a member of the association. More...
Iguess nearly everyone has a side of their life that they tend to keep private because they think nobody would understand. I know I do, and for more than 30 years of writing columns, I've never written about it. I guess it's time. More...
Program will be provided at district schools based on need
MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown School District Board of Education has amended its contract for preschool services with the Community YMCA in line with concerns voiced by parents. The board was expected to vote on an updated contract with the YMCA at the May 27 meeting. More...
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Middletown High School North's Chelsea Gallo hurls to a Central Regional High School batter during a softball game at Middletown North on May 22. Top: Middletown North's Brittni Wurst tries to get a piece of a pitch. The Lions lost to Central Regional, 5-0. More...