Category: HUB News

  • Zest

    Building bridges across the dinner tableEthnic eateries a catalystfor a dialogue that gets beyond our differences BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer Zest Building bridges across the dinner table Ethnic eateries a catalyst for a dialogue that gets beyond our differences BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer Building bridges across the dinner table Ethnic eateries a catalyst for…

  • Planners approve

    Jockey Club EstatesSports Authority will sell projectto a developer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Jockey Club Estates Sports Authority will sell project to a developer BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer The Oceanport Planning Board has approved the final site plan presented by the N.J. Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) for a 46-unit, age-restricted housing complex to be constructed…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Paul Kesler, Spring Lake Heights, reflects on his winning entry in the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation’s poster design contest for the upcoming festival in June. See story, page 26.

  • Meeting puts focus on borough’s rec program

    Despite facilities crunch, town seeks to expand offerings BY NICOLE GERAGHTYStaff Writer BY NICOLE GERAGHTY Staff Writer Some 70 Red Bank residents filtered in and out of an open meeting held by the Parks and Recreation Committee on March 24. Councilman Arthur Murphy, who chairs the committee, Councilman Robert Bifani, Borough Administrator Stanley Sickels, and…

  • Found money reduces boro’s planned tax increase

    Auditor discovered $99,000; council cut tax increase to 1.1 cents BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Found money reduces boro’s planned tax increase Auditor discovered $99,000; council cut tax increase to 1.1 cents BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer OCEANPORT — A mistake found in the 2004 proposed municipal budget has resulted in a reduced tax increase for borough residents.…

  • Bidders sought to run concessions on beach

    BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Going to the beach this summer will be a little less cumbersome for those who don’t want to be bothered lugging beach chairs and boogie boards from home. At its meeting Tuesday, the Borough Council authorized the development of bid specifications for vendors…

  • Festival of the Arts displays artists’ works

    “Beyond the Mountain” by Judith M. Luger The works of more than 250 artists will be on display and available for sale during the Monmouth Festival of the Arts, which runs from Saturday to Wednesday. The festival also will include demonstrations by artists, workshops and performances for children, a symposium for educators, poetry readings and…

  • Deer hunting may be coming to county parks

    BY SANDI CARPELLOCorrespondent BY SANDI CARPELLO Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — In response to an escalating deer population, county officials presented a plan last week that would allow deer hunters to barrage their game at six of the county’s parks. After completing a hunter’s education course and obtaining an annual license, hunters would be permitted to use…

  • Council will continue to retain coastal lobbyist

    BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Council will continue to retain coastal lobbyist BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The value of the coastal advocate, a lobbying force in Trenton and Washington for coastal communities, was debated by the Borough Council at its March 16 meeting. A resolution to renew the borough’s membership fees for…