Category: HUB News

  • NJ Transit working on improving train station

    ADA-compliancy upgrades include raised platforms on both sides of tracks BY SANDI CARPELLOStaff Writer BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer RED BANK — The Red Bank train station may be getting a new look with high-level platforms, historic benches and information display cases. On Nov. 18, the borough council unanimously passed a resolution supporting accessibility improvements…

  • Zest

    Writer forever linked to BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Zest Writer forever linked to ‘Unchained Melody’ Feelings for young woman inspired words to famous song BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer Writer forever linked to ‘Unchained Melody’ Feelings for young woman inspired words to famous song BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer William Stirrat (l), aka Hy Zaret,…

  • No deal for Mulheren on land swap

    Town BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer No deal for Mulheren on land swap Town’s incoming mayor was on record as being opposed to plan BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer The land swap is officially off. The Sea Bright Borough Council, at its meeting on Nov. 18, approved the cancellation of the proposed property exchange between the borough and…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Tinton Falls’ Brian Cahill, 13, and Kevin Eager, 9, literally went flying down Cemetery Hill in West Long Branch on Sunday.

  • Fort project critics question extension

    Original applicants were required to show funding for plans was in place BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer The National Park Service should not have given a private developer additional time to line up financing for a rehabilitation project at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, according to an expert in government leases…

  • Keeping the pot boiling for more than a century

    Salvation Army seeking volunteers to man kettles during holiday season BY SANDI CARPELLOStaff Writer BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer RED BANK — For Salvation Army veteran Tammy Briggs, bell ringing is an art form. "It’s all the wrist," said Briggs, who manned the Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle at the Middletown Stop and Shop during last…

  • Councilman’s role as community leader recalled

    FAIR HAVEN — The borough’s first and only African American Councilman died Sunday night after a long battle with cancer. He was 76. Councilman George Berry, who was elected to the Borough Council in 1978 and served at various times throughout the past 25 years, will be remembered as a gentleman who always brought wisdom…

  • CASA opening eighth state branch in county

    Organization advocates for abused, neglected children in legal system BY SANDI CARPELLOStaff Writer BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer RED BANK — A nonprofit organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children is taking shape in Monmouth County. The Court Appointed Special Advocate program (CASA), a 13-year old organization with more than…

  • First step for sale of Dublin House completed

    Transfer of propertycontingent on renovation plan approval BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer Transfer of property contingent on renovation plan approval BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer RED BANK — The borough Planning Board last week approved the subdivision of the Victorian Courtyard on Monmouth Street, clearing the way for the sale of the Dublin House. Board members…