Category: HUB News

  • 2003 a growth year for borough recreation

    BY NICOLE GERAGHTYStaff Writer 2003 a growth year for borough recreation BY NICOLE GERAGHTY Staff Writer RED BANK — The 2003 recreation report is in, and it appears that the new programs were a big hit. Fees earned from the youth sports program totaled $13,495 last year, a $3,000 increase from 2002. Sports included baseball,…

  • Sierra Club opposing privatization on Hook

    Developer says group has bad information about Fort Hancock plans BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer A private developer is continuing the search for investors to back a $75 million rehabilitation project at Fort Hancock despite opposition from one of the state’s leading environmental organizations. "I would like to invite the Sierra…

  • One builder’s difficulties create problem for another

    Sterling owner One builder’s difficulties create problem for another RUMSON — What’s in a name? A lot, if it is sullied by association when there is none, according to Robert Adler, an architect in West Long Branch and co-owner of Socha Builders Inc., in this borough. Adler said he and Mark Socha, co-owners of the…

  • Contractor undone

    Company bankrupt; Prosecutor by failure to finishStaff Writer by failure to finish Company bankrupt; Prosecutor’s Office investigating BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer A Little Silver contractor who counted many of his neighbors among his clients now faces investigations at municipal and county levels in response to complaints he failed to fulfill his commitments. The failure of…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Rumson-Fair Haven goalie Ben Severance prepares to make one of his 21 saves during the Bulldogs’ 9-1 win over Point Pleasant Borough Monday night at the Red Bank Armory.

  • Hubbard Bridge closing delayed until Feb. 17

    New bridge to be built across Swimming River BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer Hubbard Bridge closing delayed until Feb. 17 CHRIS KELLY staff Hubbard Bridge, which connects the River Plaza section of Middletown to the west side of Red Bank, will close on Feb. 17 for about 100 days. New bridge to be built across Swimming…

  • Kean denied a place on Stakeholders Commission

    OCEANPORT — Assemblyman Sean T. Kean (R-11th District) was denied a seat on the Monmouth Park Stakeholders Commission last week. In a letter written Jan. 20 to George Zoffinger, president of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA), Kean requested that he be added as a member of the commission. "I represent many of…

  • Bids open for new municipal building work

    Boro BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — The 10-year-old dream of a new municipal complex is now coming true for officials, phase by phase. With Public Works employees now in their new department headquarters, all other borough employees will soon follow suit as the borough prepares to…

  • New DWI limit tests the public’s knowledge

    MIDDLETOWN — Now that a lower limit for drinking and driving has been signed into law, police are finding that while everyone seems to know what the limit is, they do not know what it really means. "Our biggest problem is education on this subject," Middletown Police Chief John Pollinger said. "The major issue we…