Category: HUB News

  • Rumson amends plan for affordable housing

    Borough could earn COAH credits allowing some property ownersto rent out space By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Borough could earn COAH credits allowing some property owners to rent out space By sandi carpello Staff Writer With no development potential in town, Rumson officials have come up with an alternate plan to meet the borough’s affordable housing…

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    FOR LIVINGArtists flock for their 15 minutes in spotlightInternet Café givesperformers a chance to work a live audience By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Z•E•S•T FOR LIVING Artists flock for their 15 minutes in spotlight FOR LIVING Artists flock for their 15 minutes in spotlight MARK KSENIAK Marc Kadoch (l-r), Aaron Levy and Elie Maman, members of the Ocean Township-based…

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    CHRIS KELLY Walker Llewellyn, 11, Little Silver, drops in on a wave at West End beach, Long Branch, on Tuesday.

  • Shrewsbury Boro Council

    puts LOSAP on Nov. ballotProgram rewards volunteer firefighters, first aid squad members By sherry conohanStaff Writer puts LOSAP on Nov. ballot Program rewards volunteer firefighters, first aid squad members By sherry conohan Staff Writer Without comment, the Shrewsbury Borough Council adopted an ordinance Monday night, placing a question on the ballot in November that asks…

  • Planner to council: Have fair housing plan or risk lawsuit

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Planner to council: Have fair housing plan or risk lawsuit By sandi carpello Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — When it comes to affordable housing, the Borough Council has a choice. The council can either establish an affordable housing plan or run the risk of a costly builder’s-remedy lawsuit, according to professional…

  • Center seeks volunteers for local opportunities

    Center seeks volunteers for local opportunities The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County needs volunteers for a carnival sponsored by a Red Bank day care center Aug. 29 from 4:15-6:15 p.m. The minimum age to volunteer is 14, and a potluck dinner will be available. A local town needs volunteers Sept. 6 at 7:30 a.m. to…

  • Racing to raise funds for charity

    By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer SHERRY CONOHAN Joining in welcoming arriving guests to the Monmouth Park Charity Ball at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands Aug. 9 were Nonnie Godvin (l), coordinator of the ball, and Roberta Fox, a former chairwoman. ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS — Despite dodging raindrops upon their arrival, the…

  • Building a bridge for those who need it the most

    Rumson-based nonprofit puts books into the hands of at-risk children By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer RUMSON — There’s nothing quite like a book: to educate, to entertain and to escape into on occasion. Unfortunately, many of the children who need books the most are often the least likely to have them.…

  • Pensions for first aiders, firefighters will be on ballot

    If approved, program is expected to cost borough about $80,000 annually By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — Voters will be asked if they want to establish a Length of Service Awards Program for the borough’s volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members. An ordinance was introduced at the Borough…