September 14, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Boro set to purchase affordable housing site

State funds to be used for parcel; plans call for 74 units
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

In anticipation of receiving a grant from the state Department of Community Affairs, the borough of Red Bank has negotiated the purchase of a 1.9-acre tract on Cedar Street as the site for affordable housing. More...

Boro: Get state to change decision on cell tower site

Residents protest council's choice of site on Fisk Street
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

FAIR HAVEN - If residents are unhappy with the borough's choice of a site for the controversial cell tower, they should appeal to a higher power - in this case the state. More...

When it comes to fees, what goes up stays up

Officials say boro to revise fees charged for permits
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Fees for plenary liquor licenses will be raised if an ordinance introduced at the Sept. 5 meeting is approved at the Oct. 3 hearing. More...

Renovation at Globe approved

Neighboring owner cites parking deficiency
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - The Borough Planning Board approved an application this week to renovate the second floor of the Globe Hotel on East Front Street for use as a private party room. More...

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Save Sandy Hook (SSH) raised more than $18,000 at a Sept. 10 fundraiser held at the Navesink estate of Judith Stanley Coleman, SSH president. More...

Library will host annual Archives Day

More than 50 organizations have reserved exhibit tables for the 11th annual Archives and History Day celebration at Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan. More...

Street fair

Monmouth Street in Red Bank is crowded with people enjoying the Red Bank Street Fair on Sunday. More...

Opinion

Correction

The Republican candidate for the office of mayor of Fair Haven is Michael Halfacre. The candidate's first name was incorrect in the Sept. 8 issue of The Hub. More...

State errs in linking income and school aid

Let me suggest that you do some reporting that exposes the ongoing myth that there are "rich" and "poor" districts upon which state aid is based. More...

Fort reuse should address environment

It was good to have the opportunity to speak Wednesday night in Oceanport Town Hall before the Fort Monmouth Revitalization and Planning Authority. More...

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Sports

Red Bank program building from ground up

New coach brings enthusiasm, fresh outlook to team
BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

After suffering through one of the worst seasons in the program's history last year, the Red Bank Regional football team is anxious to turn things around this fall. More...

Shore opening-day loss hurts twice as much

Blue Devils consensus favorite to win Patriot Division
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

It was not a good opening week for the Shore Regional High School football team. More...

RBC looks for effort to produce winning results

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Mary Banks and the Red Bank Catholic girls cross country team have every reason to expect big things this fall. More...

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Arts / Zest

Two River Theater hosts 'Best of New Jersey Dance'

Series showcases state's dance companies Oct. 28-June 3
BY KATHY HALL Correspondent

The variety and quality of New Jersey's dance companies may be one of our state's best-kept secrets. More...

In the Arts

The New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, presents Robert King's comedy, "The Best Man," Sept. 14 through Oct. 15. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. More...

Five artists in fall show

Frederick Galleries in Allenhurst is presenting a Fall Exhibition featuring the work of five artists. More...

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It's easy being green in Tinton Falls

Borough dedicates six new soccer fields to community members More...

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Habitat for Humanity volunteer Adam Hunter, Ocean Township, works on the roof of a house being built for a family in Red Bank on Saturday. More...

The house that Habitat and faith built

Habitat for Humanity helps Red Bank family stay in borough
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - A borough family will be able to remain in town with the completion of the borough's second Habitat for Humanity house on Bank Street. More...

Photos of N.J. doorways wanted

The New Jersey Historic Preservation Office is seeking images of New Jersey's doors and doorways in celebration of the 40th anniversaries of the National Historic Preservation Act (1966,) the New Jersey Historic Trust (1967) and the New Jersey Histor More...

Meeting slated on Rte. 520 bridge plans

S.B., Rumson residents invited to Oct. 12 meeting
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - Though actual replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge is years off, county officials are still seeking ideas for how to improve the span linking the two municipalities. More...

Boro may add education and technology committee

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - A new committee focusing on education and technology is under consideration by the Borough Council. More...

Homeless providers can apply for fort property

Fort panel to review proposals, forward to HUD and Army
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

OCEANPORT - Public and private agencies that serve the homeless will have six months to show the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority how they can best use facilities at the closing U.S. Army base to benefit their clientele. More...

Spending money can save money

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The Borough Council last week listened to a presentation by the director of the Public Works Department on ways that the borough can reduce garbage pickup costs. More...

Bulletin Board

Notes

The Daughters of Penelope, fifth District Education Foundation, is hosting its annual fundraiser at Monmouth Park Race Track in Oceanport on Sept. 23 at 11:30 a.m. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Center schedules blood drives for September

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Mary Margaret "Peggy" Hendrickx Mrs. Hendrickx, 65, of Oceanport, died Sept. 4 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was a long-time resident of Little Silver, prior to moving to Oceanport. More...

Oxley swears in 5 officers

FREEHOLD - Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley swore in five newly appointed sheriff's officers at a brief ceremony at the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office on Monday. More...

Bulldogs look to maintain their winning ways

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

For the past few seasons, the Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs have entered the year amid lofty expectations. More...

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Letters

Naysayers will return borough to 'Dead Bank'

This letter is in response to the letters to the editor of The Hub regarding the council meeting on Monday, Aug, 28. I attended that meeting and according to Mr. More...

Holistic regional planning needed

A friend said Red Bank is turning into Staten Island. She predicted that in the next 10 years you will see approvals for high-rise apartment buildings and condos within the borough and on the banks of the Navesink. More...

180 celebrates 30 years of advocacy

At 180 Turning Lives Around we always believe that change is possible. More...

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Schools

New play area installed at charter school

RED BANK - A new school year brings new work and new play to the students of the Red Bank Charter School. More...

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