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BULK IN THE NEWS US POSTAGE PAID E. Brunswick NJ 08816 MATAWAN FREE PUB LIBRARY Permit #34 [ 165 MAIN ST MATAWAN, NJ 07 747 N e w l e a s h l i v m i | m b WAV' priV I o n l i f e SERVING ABERDEEN,HAZLET, KEYPORT AND MATAWAN r Page 3 DECEMBER 21, 1994____________________________________________________40 CENTS___________________________________________ VOLUME 24, NUMBER 51 Police dept, in uproar BY MARILYN DUFF Staff Writer torm clouds swirled around S the Hazlet Police Department last week. At the beginning of the week, Capt. Thomas Johnson, a 27-year vet eran and the third-rank ing member of the department, was sus pended without pay for 60 working days in a Aberdeen public works employees Bill Seaman (r) and Stan Moelius make certain that the snow plows in plea agreement with the Holmes Gormerley Aberdeen are ready to combat the snow and ice of winter ’95. (Photo by Rich Schultz) Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. At week’s end, the Policemen’s Benevolent Association was threat Waging war on winter ening to sue the town ship if it did not rescind BY PAUL GENTILE of running out.” this year’s predicted harsh winter. two orders prohibiting Aberdeen has already stockpiled 600 “We’re holding our rosaries — hop Police Chief Holmes Staff Writer tons of sand and salt mix, 100 tons of ing. No one looks forward to snow, but Gormerley from making if it comes, we’re ready for it,” Boehler ast winter produced some of the salt, 200 tons of sand, and 2,500 gallons any staff changes with worst weather in recent memory. of liquid calcium which prevents the salt said. out Township Com Many towns were caught off from fusing together during very cold Hazlet has its own fleet of snow mittee approval and L weather. plows, but relies on outside contractors guard by the onslaught of “nor’easters” ordering him to meet for specific areas of plowing. Mary Jane Wiley that produced hazardous driving condi Mayor Brian P. Murphy was quite daily with Mayor John impressed with the job public works did “Trucks and plows are in place and tions throughout the region. Bradshaw. during last year’s rough winter. ready to go, and the contractors are in In an effort to avoid the problems of Bradshaw could not be reached for com “They did a hell of a job, and we all place,” Boehler said. last year’s winter, many towns are al ment Friday, but long-time Committeewoman HOLMDEL ready stocking up on salt and sand, and appreciate the effort they put forth,” Mary Jane Wiley said, “The whole thing has “W e’re all stocked up and ready to their trucks and sanders are tuned up and Murphy said. been blown out of proportion.” Aberdeen has also recently repaired go,” said Supervisor of Public Works ready to go. Gormerley and PBA Attorney Fred Klatsky Texas Road and Cliffwood Avenue, pre Dennis DeVeVoise. ABERDEEN disagreed. Holmdel was well-prepared for last Aberdeen was one of the best-pre viously two of the worst roads in the “They overstepped their boundaries as far year’s winter, and along with a great ef pared townships for last year’s on township, that gave the plows and as I’m concerned,” said Gormerley. sanders a difficult time. This year it fort from the 13-man road department slaught. Klatsky said the “memos violated the law,” should be easy plowing on the renovated crew, the township had minor problems “Believe it or not, we prepare for the and that the department “is almost frozen” due compared to other area towns. worst every year, said Jim Lauro, direc roads. to the staffing restriction. HAZLET “They spent more time in their trucks tor of Public Works. “We start in August PBA President Arthur Lynch could not be “Everybody had trouble last year. It than they did at home and they should replenishing our salt and sand.” reached for comment. was unexpected and some of the snow all be commended for an outstanding According to Lauro, Aberdeen con Johnson’s plea agreement was in lieu of an was too heavy for some of the trucks,” job,” Mayor Henry D. Ferris said. stantly replenishes its stock of salt and indictment involving state Department of said Superintendent of Public Works Holmdel has a dome where it can sand. Personnel charges of neglect of duty and fail Tony Boehler. stockpile its salt and sand, and there is “If I use a 100 tons, I’ll replace a 100 ure to maintain proper records, involving 50 Boehler is sure to have a 900 ton tons,” Lauro said. “At times we got low mixture of salt and sand ready to go for Continued on page 11 Continued on page 8 (last year), but we were never in danger Creater Media Newspapers’ Last Minute Gift Guide inside this-issue 2 DECEMBER 21,1994, THE INDEPENDENT F. 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Av we begin this holiday season and plan fo r 1995, we renew our commitment to provide the best newspapers possible. We look forw ard to serving you in the new year. Best wishes from all o f us fo r a happy, healthy holiday season and a prosperous happy New Year! Employees of Greater Media Newspapers and Greater Jersey Press THE INDEPENDENT, DECEMBER 14,1994 3 Advertiser of the week Aberdeen Auto Repair & Tire Center Bob Mullaney and Bill Chlebowski started out in the automotive and tire business more than 30 years ago. They operate Aberdeen Auto Repair & Tire Center. See page 6. LIGHTING UP HER LIFE — Canine companion “Ike” turns on a light at Brookdale Community College for The Independent’s Boys’ Elizabeth Twohy.