M Iddletown Anxious to Start Work on Historic Grover House L Ily T U Lip
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
( i Schools & Camps M ystery store Papal visit A w orld o f new experiences aw aits H azlet officials don’t know w hy The head o f the C optic C hristian youngsters at sum m er cam p a new S ports A uthority store on C hurch returns to St. M ina C hurch Route 35 has been boarded up i n H o l m d e l Page 33__________________ Page 3 ______ S erving A berdeen, H azlet, H olm del, K eyport, M ataw an and M iddletow n FEBRUARY 3, 1999 40 cents VOLUME 29, NUMBER 5 L ily Tulip tract plans unveiled Adult com m unity, assisted living, retail uses proposed for Rte. 35 Holm del site site for multiple uses, including a BY CATHERINE I. AUMACK single-family, age-restricted com Staff W riter munity; a nursing home, an I n a community where resi assisted living facility and med dents are fighting develop ical arts building; and a 235,000- ment projects tooth and nail, square-foot retail complex. few were in attendance last week Julius Szalay of Menlo as the Holmdel Planning Board Engineering Associates, Highland began hearings on a three-part Park, described the various com development plan -for the former ponents at the Jan. 26 board meet Lily Tulip site on Route 35 and ing. Laurel Avenue. Besides approval of the vari The developer, Caydenzar ous components, the board also Associates, Rahway, who demol must approve subdividing the ished the buildings that housed 1 2 1 -acre tract into three parcels, the former paper-cup manufactur 60 for residential use, 37.7 for ing plant, wants to develop the Continued on page 4 Dressed in Colonial garb, Andrew Greenwald (l-r), 10, Nicholas Campanile, 9, and Anthony 1 0 0 Vazquez, 9, fourth-graders at St. Mary’s School in Middletown, learn the fine art of stitching dur Years of Collecting ing a hands-on Colonial Day program Friday. For another picture, see page 21. Augusto F. Menezes/Greater Media M iddletown anxious to start work on historic Grover H ouse Foundation inadequate because of unusual insulation BY LINDA PeNICOLA exterior work, at a cost of to form biscuits which were then Staff W riter approximately $260,000, said inserted between the posts in the Mayor Raymond O ’Grady. walls. M iddletown is seeking “We have to fix the envelope, “The structure is 20 times the funding from a variety which is the outside of the build weight of a normal house,” of sources to make ing, and we have to restore the O ’Grady explained. needed repairs and improve roadway to repair damage done Armed with a preservation ments to the historic Grover when the house was moved. plan, which is a guide for proper House, a rare structure dating What the committee will agree to restoration, the township is anx back to the 1700s. is unknown. That’s what will be ious to begin work on the house ' At the urging of the discussed during the workshop,” that has been neglected for a Landmarks Commission, the O ’Grady added. number of years. township moved the structure to First the house has to be reset The cost to fully rehabilitate a new site about two years ago. on a stronger foundation, he said, the Grover House, including The Township Committee, at explaining that the house is very phase-two interior renovations, is Monday’s workshop, was to dis heavy because clay and straw expected to be significant. While cuss funding methods for phase- were used for insulation. The the house is structurally sound, it one repairs which would include material, called “stroh-lehm,” is in need of substantial and This circa-1855 New Jersey Freedom quilt is part of the Monmouth resetting the foundation, archi was made of clay and straw County Historical Association’s exhibit currently on display in Continued on page 32 tectural work, roof repairs and wrapped around pieces of wood Freehold. For the story, see page 24. Jackie Pollack/Greater Media INDEPENDENT, FEBRUARY 3, 1999 CLAYTON’S MASONRY CENTER" ^ W INTER FESTIVAL O F S A V I N G S Sale Ends February 15, 1999 \ WE’RE SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST BLOCKS AND CONCRETE FAMILY PROTECTION! |~ip~| portable products PITTSBURGH CORNING rc«§BL0CK- R a i n G e a r KPUCEMENTWMOOWS iHandaiM/ Slush Boots “W hat Every Handyman Needs” Rain Gear All Sizes *10.50 Call *11.40 (PPI55031) Joby in Slush Boots Waretown for price quotes All Sizes *11.50 1 -800-662-3044 Ext:3206 i c m Flue Caps B L U E P O L Y E a s y t o *2 3 .5 0 13x13 I n s t a l l TARPS s21.5 0 *9.85 (PPI21001) Completely Assembled! 9x9 Keeps Rain And Birds *19.50 Out Other Sizes And Stainless Steel Also Available Lutz 6 in 1 Screwdriver Starred: Contro[ok The Starrett Tru-Lok® Tape Measure is Specially -O-Tfl IE 3 = z > Designed to Outlast The Competition 2 5 ' CONTROLOKTAPE • 100% Inspected for Quality and Accuracy 4 8 " • TOUGH TIP Blade Protector Helps Mahogany/Aluminum “Handiest Tool Around” w/Carrier I Prevent Blac,e Breakage I - B e a m 1.1/4" Slotted Bit v * 5 2 w \ W * CartvAclivatecJ. Positive Lock Mechanism 2.3/16" Slotted Bit ‘ • High Impact Chrome-Plated Case Unbreakable Vials 3.5/16* Hexnut Driver *8.75 W /Free Case 4.1/4" Hexnut Driver • 3 Color, Easy-To-Read Blade with 5. #2 Phillips Bit *3.75 Baked-on Acrylic Coating 6. #1 Phillips Bit (LUT26011) (EXAAY1-2SB) *3 5 .75 SNOW SHOVELS *1 1 .7 5 (EXAG130) (EXA64207) S N O fO R C E « SNOFORCE • U TOOLS WITH HUnillW 17* Poly Snow 18' Steel Snow The Superior Magnesium Chloride S h o v e l S h o v e l PROFESSIONAL 8 Reasons W hy Freez Gard • Designed for tossing • Designed for tossing Forged Scraper Makes Sense snow snow • Best for scraping ice 1. Lower Melting Temperatureses • THE ULTIMATE riveted, * Sno-Slij>~1M coated 501b Bag and other encrusted 2. Melts More Ice Faster encased wear strip blade for easy snow material from hard sur 3. Safer On Concrete ( • X-Brace reinforces blade faces * 4. Safer Around Vegetation « • Heavy-duty steel blade • 7* x 6* forged, beveled 5. Safer In The Home for extra strength 9.05 • 36" hardwood handle blade for maximum 6. Environmentally Friendly • Back-saving design; 40“ with D-Grip strength 7. Corrodes Metals Less (FGC-50) metal handle w/Big Grip • 54" premium Northern 8. User Friendly White Ash handle WE ALSO CARRY CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND ROCK SALT. *20.50 *10.95 *16.50 Blue SUN & SNO all weather ilrifcriTfmci item #79-210 indoor-outdoor 3-WIRE GROUNDED EXTENSION CORDS INNOVATIVE 4A SS& T o o ls remains flexible to -58' F CHECKPOINT T O O L S % PROFESSIONAL 14/3 All Weather Cords 100' (MID-SS31004) *30.85 16-1 Multi Bit Ratchet 14/3 All Weather Cords 50' Screwdriver (MID-SS3504) 16.50 1000 Watt The World's First * (ITISAB505) Twin Head L A S E R Torpedo Level INDOOR/OUTDOOR Halogen Check 8-80 Laser *11.9 5 (CHE320-321-322) EXTENSION CORDS Light Tower New Price *117.05 14/3 Extension Cords 100' (LEE-L-14) (MID-0J31004) *21.50 m C fo u c h New Price PHENOSEAL 3 9.74 Phenoseal 10210 oz. 14/3 Extension Cords 50' n W *3.95 All Stock Colors (MID-0J3504) 11.60 Can Delivery System (PH E102) * Touch 'n Seal Quick Cure is a polyurethane foam sealant developed for m e 2.95 professional use. Seal and insulate * OLDHAM BLADES around window and door frames, electrical feed-thrus, air conditioning Phenoseal tubing, dryer vents, sole plates, and other 500 Watt holes in the exterior and interior Surpass Pro Work surfaces. Masonry • Tack-free 8 minutes & cutting Gray Light thru 45 minutes (50% R.H.) • 70% closed cell content. 10oz. (LEE-L-33) Provides excellent insulation value. (PHE7025MG) 7" Mason Blade (oldb7ooma>- * 1 .9 9 12 oz. cans m e 7" Metal Blade (oldb7oome> - *1 .9 9 *14.96 (CNUT5.2, 24 Tooth Gen. Pur. (OLDB7254524) - *4 .9 5 *3.10 AT CLAYTON’S, WE HAVE EVERYDAY LOW PRICES AND A SALE IS STILL A SALE WITH EVEN LOWER PRICES! [CALL: 1-800-662-3044 FOR THE LOCATION NEAREST YOU Cash • Check • Visa • MasterCard • Discover • American Express Only - Not All Items Available at All Locations. While Supplies Last ‘ Prices Subject to Change Without Notice • Not Responsible For Any Typographical Errors. F r e e h o l d T o m s R i v e r W e s t C r e e k E d i s o n L a k e w o o d Y a r d v i l l e B e l m a r Long Branch W a r e t o w n A b s e c o n 225 Throckmorton Street Chestnut Street US. Hi^ 9 'C o i Classing W 1025 Route 1 South 515 Route 528 111 Martins Lane 160118th Avenue 582 Overton Place R ou te 9 C alifornia 8. N e w R oad 800-300-1860 732-905-3226 609-597-2233 800-239-0963 • 732-549-1234 7 3 2 -9 0 5 -3 1 3 1 800-852-5625 • 609-585-4422 732-681-1414 732-222-3171 609-693-3000 800-331-0356 INDEPENDENT, FEBRUARY 3, 1999 3 Index: M i d ’t o w n a u t h o r iz e s $ 9 6 I K fo r r o a d w o r k BY LINDA DeNICOLA __ Staff W riter MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee during Monday’s workshop, introduced a bond ordinance to fund three road improvement projects.