Category: HUB News

  • Senate OKs DWI measure

    Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) to reform New Jersey’s penalty system for driving while intoxicated to help keep drunken drivers off the state’s roads was approved June 21 by the Senate. "Repeat DWI offenders just don’t seem to be getting the message," said Buono. "This package of bills will hopefully work to…

  • MOM information released by NJ Transit

    Nine stations mayalign selected routefor commuter rail BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Nine stations may align selected route for commuter rail BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer (Editor’s note: Greater Media Newspapers will present several articles on this issue that will detail what the preliminary study may suggest for this rail line. We will try…

  • E. Main St. bridge set for July 2 reopening

    Closing of span has reduced activity inboro BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer E. Main St. bridge set for July 2 reopening Closing of span has reduced activity in boro’s business district BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer OCEANPORT — For nine months, the East Main Street bridge has been closed for reconstruction, devastating businesses along Oceanport Avenue. County officials…

  • Perspective

    Book of memories offers lessons from HolocaustMany stories focus on moral courage of those who assisted survivors BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer Perspective Book of memories offers lessons from Holocaust Many stories focus on moral courage of those who assisted survivors BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer Book of memories offers lessons from Holocaust Many stories focus…

  • Boro officials adopt new senior residential zone

    BY SANDI CARPELLOCorrespondent BY SANDI CARPELLO Correspondent SHREWSBURY — The borough’s master plan has just gotten a mini-makeover. In an effort to provide a larger variety of housing types throughout the borough and accommodate the state’s growing senior population, the mayor and council adopted an ordinance to create a senior citizen residential zone (PCS-3) on…

  • Train room proves ticket to boy’s dream

    Jason BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Dalton Pederson, 5, helps his father, Mike Pederson (l), and Jason’s Dreams volunteer Kevin Freibott build a new playroom in his Long Branch home for his toy trains. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A playroom for his trains is what 5-year-old Dalton Pederson asked for when given one wish.…

  • School budget is set; war of words continues

    District, municipalofficials disagree over what was best to cut BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer School budget is set; war of words continues District, municipal officials disagree over what was best to cut BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — In dueling letters, Mayor Paul Zambrano and Tadeusz Szczurek, president of the Shore Regional High…

  • Bilked by builder, residents turn to council

    Governing body askedto contact prosecutorto urge pursuit of case BY KRISTIN CHANDLERStaff Writer Bilked by builder, residents turn to council Governing body asked to contact prosecutor to urge pursuit of case BY KRISTIN CHANDLER Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — Mayor Suzanne S. Castleman has agreed to do what she can to aid borough residents who say they…

  • Community ties make Sheehan right fit for borough

    Five to 10 percent of funds raised will go to Parker Clinic BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer Community ties make Sheehan right fit for borough BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer There is no doubt that the George Sheehan Classic has found a true home in Red Bank. The forerunner of the race now run in the…