Category: HUB Calendar

  • Local Scouts paint storm drains in Shrewsbury

    Shrewsbury resident Ryan Sinacore, along with Shrewsbury’s Boy Scout Troop 50, with supplies provided by Clean Ocean Action, recently painted the storm drains in town as part of Sinacore’s Eagle Scout project. The boys painted fish and the words "Drains to Waterway" on drains to remind the community about pollution that goes to area waterways.…

  • Ocean dumping legislation in the legislative works

    By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer It’s no secret that some local environmentalists think the ocean has been dumped on a bit too much. As the familiar fight against ocean dumping rages on, two legislators are taking another step to put a legal stop to it. Congressmen Frank Pallone (D-6)…

  • Entries accepted for young writers contest

    "Reading Rainbow" and NJN Public Television and Radio are now accepting entries for the ninth annual "Young Writers and Illustrators Contest" for children in grades K-3. Deadline date is March 14. Entries will be judged on originality, creative expression, storytelling and integration of copy and illustrations. All children entering the contest will receive a "certificate…

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    CHRIS KELLY Grant Sokol, 9, examines a piece of beeswax he is about to roll into a candle on Jan. 14 at the Point Road elementary school in Little Silver. Cliff Wright-Sunflower visited the school and presented a program on how beehives work.

  • Zukus ending retail relationship with Red Bank

    Optician played key role in launch of Special Improvement District By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer GLORIA STRAVELLI Kerry Zukus, the founder of RiverCenter, is selling his Red Bank optometry practice and eye-care store. While Red Bank is still abuzz with the news that Prown’s will close next month, another transition has…

  • Boro man dies after plunging into Navesink

    Man reportedly revved engine, lined up car before driving off pier By libby kesilStaff Writer By libby kesil Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY A memorial of notes and flowers was created in the area where Wesley Parker’s car was retrieved from the water. RED BANK — A borough resident died when he drove his car over…

  • Boro looking for new public works manager

    After nearly 25 years with department, directorwas not reappointed By libby kesilStaff Writer After nearly 25 years with department, director was not reappointed By libby kesil Staff Writer RED BANK – The borough is seeking a new individual to manage the Department of Public Works. Joseph Buonacquista, who was with the borough’s department of public…

  • ‘Chefs for Hope’ dinner at arts center Jan. 23

    ‘Chefs for Hope’ dinner at arts center Jan. 23 The fifth annual "Chefs for Hope" dinner benefit for Cancer Care of New Jersey, will be held Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. The cost is $125 per person (space is limited to 150…

  • Bulletin Board

    Club J kickoff at temple slated for Jan. 25 Club J kickoff at temple slated for Jan. 25 Club J, an organization of the Reform Temples of Monmouth County, will hold its kickoff event Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. A wine and cheese reception will be held at 8 p.m., followed by the Improv Jam…