Category: HUB News
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A noteworthy effort to create harmony
R.B. Music Community open to all who share an interest in music BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer PHOTOS BY LAYLI WHYTE A group of local musicians come together to jam at a weekly meeting of the Red Bank Music Community. Left, RBMC founder Eric Ginsberg tries his hand at one of…
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Biotechnology high school anticipates 2005 start-up
First group of county residents is seeking admission to program BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Construction of the Monmouth County Biotechnology High School is under way in Freehold Township, and if the weather cooperates this winter, the new building may open next September. Brian D. McAndrew, superintendent of the Monmouth County…
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Upscale, do-it-yourself dining hits Red Bank
Dining can be romantic or convivial at The Melting Pot BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff The Melting Pot offers a variety of libations, showcased within the glass walls of the wine room. At left, Tinton Falls’ Debbie Mruz retrieves a strawberry from a pot of melted chocolate. A…
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Boro hires engineer for Bicentennial Hall
Restoration of windows will be first phase to get under way BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer FAIR HAVEN — A historical treasure in Fair Haven is one step closer to being restored with the approval of a resolution authorizing an engineer for the project. The borough council unanimously adopted a resolution…
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Filing deadline approaches for school board candidates
Citing challenges facing the state’s public schools, the president of the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) urged eligible citizens to consider service on their local boards of education. The deadline to file nominating petitions to run for office in this year’s school election is 4 p.m. Feb. 28. The election will take place on…
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Despite dissent, boro has a new municipal prosecutor
Dems accuse GOP mayor of playing politics after party-line vote BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer SEA BRIGHT — When it came down to selecting a municipal prosecutor, the Democratic half of the six-member Borough Council went with the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Nonetheless, Mayor…
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$7M expansion under way at Eastern Branch library
Redesign will make room for new services likecoffee bar, Internet use BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer LINDA DeNICOLA Expansion of the Eastern Branch will double the size of the children’s room and make room for other services. SHREWSBURY — Expansion of the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library on Route…
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Library’s history reflects growth of Monmouth County
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer The Monmouth County Library system has come a long way since its inception in 1922 when the Board of Chosen Freeholders passed a resolution to provide for the “establishment and maintenance of County Free Libraries.” The initiative was placed on the November ballot and passed by…
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Shrewsbury First Aid observes its 40th year
Squad answered record 586 emergency calls last year, captain says BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer SHREWSBURY — Members of the Shrewsbury First Aid Squad responded to a record number of calls last year, including requests for backup from neighboring towns, according to squad Capt. Jack Connors Sr. Squad members put in…
