Category: HUB News
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SEAN BRADY Shannon Keefe, 6, and her sister, Erin, 4, were among the many people taking advantage of the warm weather this weekend, getting an early opportunity to play along the surf at the Municipal Beach in Sea Bright.
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Fire company making plans for new house
Structural problems with building spur push for new facility BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer Members of Shrewsbury Hose Co. No. 1 have voted to demolish the present firehouse because of structural issues and replace it with a new building of 15,000 square feet that is expected to cost about $1.8 million, according to…
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Adding some leavening to the political process
Nationwide bake sale held to raise funds for Kerry BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer LAYLI WHYTE MoveOn volunteers held a bake sale in Red Bank Saturday to raise funds for Sen. John F. Kerry’s campaign for presidency. RED BANK — If thinking globally and acting locally is the key to initiating…
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Two of three stolen cars recovered
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — With the recovery of a second car stolen from the Holiday Inn in a month, police say the findings yielded a surprise and switched what they thought was the motive for the crime. The 2004 Subaru Impreza that was carjacked from…
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Centennial celebration and parade set for June
Communities that share borough BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer Centennial celebration and parade set for June Communities that share borough’s name invited to festivities BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer RYAN BARNETT The Fair Haven firehouse was founded in 1904 and celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. FAIR HAVEN — Imagine a fire wrapping around your home,…
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R.S.V.P. for ‘Rock Into Networking’ by May 10
The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) will hold "Rock Into Networking" May 13 from 5:30-8 p.m. at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. Reservations must be made by May 10 and cost is $30 for nonmembers and $20 for members ($5 additional for walk-ins, and reservations are transferable). The event will feature assorted hors…
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Council battles over use, creation of hotel tax
Eatontown officials say state slow in delivering revenue from tax BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer RED BANK — While members of the Borough Council support adoption of a hotel tax, the levy does not have the support of Mayor Edward J. McKenna Jr. who says adoption of the surcharge by other…
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Contractor makes fast work of Hubbard Bridge
Long hours, 6-day weeks get project completed a month ahead of schedule BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer Work on replacing the superstructure of the Hubbard Bridge is ahead of schedule and the span is now slated to reopen well ahead of what was originally anticipated, according to the county’s engineering department.…
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Board of Education approves $7.7 million budget proposal
BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Board of Education approves $7.7 million budget proposal BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Board Of Education unanimously voted for the proposed $7.7 million budget on March 30, even after some members of the public described it as a wish list. Board President Joe Henderson said the budget is not a…
