Category: HUB News
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Impasse on Olde Union House future continues
Architect says tavern was significant as a gathering place BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer An architect’s rendering of the proposed Union Street Village project in Red Bank designed by architect Jack Purvis. RED BANK — In the 19th century, a tavern was a gathering place, a place where everybody knew your…
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Exhibit explores use of light in art
The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch presents “Luminous Recurrence,” an exhibit exploring repetitive use of light in art, through Jan. 9. Curated by Linda Pelaez, the exhibition features works by artists Amy Stacey Curtis, Jin Lee, Lars Standh, Charlie Chul Hyan-Ahn, Youngmi Song, Paleaz and Allen Alejo. For details, call (732)…
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Contruction of soccer complex ahead of schedule
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer TINTON FALLS — The borough is headed toward scoring a couple of recreation goals. One, in the northern end of town, is slated for attainment early in the construction game. If you drive past the future Sycamore Avenue Soccer and Recreation Complex, you will…
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Attorney charged with tax fraud of $4.8 million
Owner of auto franchises charged with failing to pay state/federal taxes BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer RUMSON — A borough resident has been indicted in what the State Attorney General’s Office is calling the largest tax fraud scheme ever uncovered by state authorities. Michael J. Buonopane, 44, Hill Pond Lane, was…
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Police say robberies not connected
RED BANK — Three robberies occurred within less than a mile of one another in the borough Between Nov. 24 and Nov. 27. On Nov. 24 at 11:37 p.m., in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue and Catherine Street, a victim reported that two males grabbed him from behind while he was walking, took his wallet…
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Freeholder era ends as Larrison resigns
Battle against cancer prompts official Harry Larrison Jr. At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 2, one of the most remarkable eras in Monmouth County’s political history came to an end. Poor health is doing what Democrats have been unable to do for almost 39 years — force Harry Larrison Jr. from the Monmouth County Board…
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Prosecutor, boro to probe workers’ complaint
Attorney for Red Bank cop says charges untrue, workers paid in full BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Hispanic workers and advocates held a press conference outside Red Bank police headquarters Dec. 2 before filing complaints against a Red Bank police officer. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office will work…
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Education was priority for retiring freeholder
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Harry Larrison Jr.’s unparalleled legacy will revolve around growth and the quality of life in Monmouth County. One hundred years from now that is what people will read about the Monmouth County Republican freeholder who resigned on Dec. 2 after almost 39 years on the board…
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Lawsuit seeks to force NPS to cancel fort lease
Save Sandy Hook charges terms altered to favor developer BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer A grassroots group has taken its fight to preserve Sandy Hook as a natural refuge for all citizens to the federal courts. In a suit filed last week, Save Sandy Hook (SSH) is seeking to stop the…
