Category: HUB News
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Sandy Hook project could change, Wells tells planners
Twp. planner says jobs will add to affordable housing obligation BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer The scope of a redevelopment project on Sandy Hook could change to include more buildings or new construction, according to a National Park Service official. “The Secretary of the Interior can make changes that would allow…
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Board members tactful regarding vote dispute
Temporary agreement reached over status of two members BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer Despite the tensions surrounding the Red Bank Charter School’s board of trustees, it is business as usual at the school. Charter School Principal Meredith Pennotti said that she has not seen any negative impact on the students, or…
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U.S. Supreme Court case could have local effect
Long Branch neighborhood awaits results of Conn. case BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — The U.S. Supreme Court will begin hearing a case on Tuesday that could set limits on eminent domain under the U.S. Constitution. A local group living in the city’s Beachfront North Phase II redevelopment zone…
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Red Bank council torn on proposed rezoning ordinance
Ordinance would set procedures for zoning change requests BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer An ordinance proposed by the new borough attorney, Kenneth Pringle, caused some heated discussion at Monday’s Red Bank Borough Council meeting. At the Jan. 25 council meeting, Pringle suggested that the council consider setting up a procedure that…
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County dept. reports solid economic growth
Monmouth County again was among the nation’s leaders in job growth and nonresidential development, according to the Monmouth County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. The county’s nonresidential construction totaled $34,311,681 in the fourth quarter of 2004, marking the 12th straight quarter of $30 million-plus growth. That makes Monmouth County one of the fastest-growing and…
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Murphy takes oath as Shrewsbury councilman
Realtor fills unexpired term of William Kelleher, who resigned BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Kevin Murphy, 31, was sworn in as Shrewsbury’s newest councilman last week. He took the oath of office with his two young children holding the Bible. Murphy was named to fill the unexpired term of William Kelleher,…
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Administrator honored for work with students
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank Middle School Principal Terence Wilkins stands outside the school on Branch Avenue. Red Bank Middle School Principal Terence Wilkins recently won the Community Education Award from the Red Bank Chapter of the NAACP. “I’m the parent of 315 kids…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Rumson-Fair Haven swimmer Shawn Matthews was a double winner at Saturday’s Shore Conference Championships in Toms River, leading the Bulldogs to a third-place team finish. For story, see sports.
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Tinton Falls is recipient of DOT grant for south end
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer TINTON FALLS — Thanks to a $100,000 state grant, the way is now paved for a smoother road in the borough. The state Department of Transportation (DOT) recently doled out the money from its trust fund to repave Shark River Road in the southern…
