Category: HUB News

  • Coaches’ involvement key to Pop Warner’s success

    High school coaches show stalwart support for youth program BY SANDI CARPELLOStaff Writer BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer Mark Williams RED BANK — On the dewy grass of the Count Basie Field, Mark Williams lines the Mighty Midgets up like soldiers. "You’re out here. Have fun, think about winning the championship, but remember — the…

  • Renters’ rights enhanced by recently signed law

    A new state law signed by Gov. James E. McGreevey bolsters tenants’ rights in New Jersey by making changes to security deposit regulations. Signed into law last week, A-2608 makes several changes to existing tenant law, specifically those dealing with security deposits and tenant notification requirements. "This legislation gives landlords the protections they need, but…

  • Basie hires new general manager

    Vantony Jenkins The Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, announced that it has hired Vantony Jenkins, formerly of the State Theatre, New Brunswick, as general manager. Jenkins will supervise the daily operations of the theater, including maintenance, repair, scheduling and rentals. He will be the primary contact with artists and events. "I am very excited to…

  • Lighthouse Challenge set for next weekend

    Fourth running of event encourages participants to visit 11 lighthouses BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer The fourth annual New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, testing the skill of the admirers of those stately beacons to get around to all 11 that will be…

  • Council comes to terms on new cable contract 15-year agreement calls for borough to receive 2 percent of gross receipts

    BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Council comes to terms on new cable contract 15-year agreement calls for borough to receive 2 percent of gross receipts BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School will get a television studio, compliments of Comcast, if Shrewsbury goes along with Little Silver and Red Bank…

  • Revamped rules for boro facilities are ready

    Regulations for use of Woman BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Revamped rules for boro facilities are ready BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — The Borough Council is ready for a public hearing on another ordinance amending the town’s policy for the use of public facilities. An earlier ordinance that would have amended the policy…

  • Panel discusses pros and cons of Patriot Act

    Federal law has had major impact on local law enforcement BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer Panel discusses pros and cons of Patriot Act BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer GLORIA STRAVELLI Robert A. Honecker Jr. (l) and Parastou Hassouri led a panel discussion of the Patriot Act in Middletown, which was hosted by the Monmouth County Friends…

  • 3 men sought for armed robbery at pharmacy

    Pharmacist at Katsin BY SANDI CARPELLOStaff Writer Artist’s rendering of robbery suspect Pharmacist at Katsin’s assaulted; suspects fled in a blue van BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer RED BANK — Armed bandits emptied the cash register at Katsin’s Pharmacy, held two female employees at gunpoint and assaulted the male pharmacist on duty, according to borough…

  • 4 arrested for assaulting boro officers

    4 arrested for assaulting boro officers RUMSON — A family quarrel turned violent last weekend, police said, when a borough women and her three children allegedly assaulted three police officers on the front lawn of their Forrestdale Avenue home. Teresa, Amanda and John Lytle, and a 15-year-old male whose name is being withheld, as well…