Category: HUB News
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by Gloria Stravelli
A minister can tend to business at his office in Red Bank, but not to his flock, according to a recent interpretation by the Red Bank Zoning Board of Adjustment. In deliberations that were focused and complex, zoning board members grappled with some tough issues at their Aug. 21 meeting, including the question of whether…
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CHRIS KELLY Rumson-Fair Haven High School’s Michael Bords rolls out of the pocket during a recent scrimmage in Rumson against Hazlet’s Raritan High School.
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Artist finds true outlet in a familiar setting
By sherry conohanStaff Writer By sherry conohan Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Lisa Collora D’Averso’s work on an outdoor mural at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, depicting a day in the life of the county, has been hampered by this summer’s wet weather, but her efforts have been buoyed by the encouragement of passers-by. In the…
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Neighbors, builder continue to battle over project
Building By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Building’s size at heart of dispute between residents and developer By sandi carpello Staff Writer When it comes to constructing a proposed condominium complex on the corner of Monmouth and West streets in Red Bank, size does matter. "They’re too big," said Michael Reeps of Oakland Street, who says that…
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Armed robbery, assault suspect arrested, charged
RED BANK — A 40-year-old borough man was arrested last week in connection with a robbery at gunpoint, police said. According to the Red Bank Police Department, in the early morning hours of Aug. 26, Jeffrey Summey of 220 River St., faked a bicycle injury on Shrewsbury Avenue, and then robbed the good Samaritan who…
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Suspended police officer terminated
By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — A police officer who was suspended without pay a year ago for an "egregious" act while on duty was fired by the Borough Council on Tuesday night. The council, with only three of the six members on hand and Mayor Gregory W. Harquail…
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Two councilmen on the mend
By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Two members of the Sea Bright Borough Council are ill and out of commission for the time being. Councilman William Gelfound suffered a massive heart attack on Saturday and is recovering at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Councilman Charles Galloway underwent…
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Some businesses taking leave of downtown
By gloria stravelliStaff Writer Some businesses taking leave of downtown By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Red Bank — After 26 years in downtown Red Bank, Arlo Print & Color Copy at 21 Monmouth St. will close this week. "I decided it’s time," said Lois Grossman, who opted out of lease negotiations in favor of retirement.…
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Ferry services keep alert for terror threats
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a general alert to area ferry operators to step up security to stave off terrorists at sea in response to FBI recommendations to combat terrorism. "It was a general notice sent to ferry operators to keep an eye…
