Category: HUB News
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New officers ready to join ranks of law enforcement
By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer Nine local men were among 29 new Special II police officers sworn in with the 28th graduation for Class II special law enforcement officers at the Monmouth County Police Academy in Freehold Township. Among the graduates were: Dennis M. Cleary, Miguel N. Guarda, Herbert D. Kreuz…
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Parking rate hikes draw fire from businesses
Borough expects an additional $264,000 from higher fees in By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Business owners in downtown Red Bank are irate over the doubling of parking permit fees, and they turned out in numbers to voice their displeasure at the Borough Council meeting Tuesday. About 40 business and property owners…
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Residents rally against Broadmoor development plan
Latest proposal for Widgeons Point callsfor 3-lot subdivision By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Latest proposal for Widgeons Point calls for 3-lot subdivision By sandi carpello Staff Writer From her bedroom window, Isabel Beadelston can see the deeds of Mother Nature: trees, a sparkling river, wetlands and the nesting ground for blue heron, oyster catchers, turtles and…
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Council considering cell tower choices
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — When shopping for a cell tower, the right look and the right amount of revenue matter, according to the Borough Council. The council met Monday night with representatives from Optinet — a shared multi-wireless service provider developed by Crown Castle International. The company’s…
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Condo given to agency
By maura dowginStaff Writer Condo given to agency By maura dowgin Staff Writer KEYPORT— A local realty group donated a condominium to 180, Turning Lives Around, formerly known as the Women’s Center of Monmouth County. Lawrence Vecchio, owner of BetterHomesNJ.com V.R.I. Realtors, on West Front Street, Keyport, is not only donating the house, but the…
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Sewerage authority chairman stepping down
Expansion construction delay may result in suit against contractor By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer Elwood Baxter MONMOUTH BEACH — In his parting shot, Elwood L. Baxter suggested it was time to seek damages from the contractor who is behind schedule in completing construction of the sewer plant expansion. At the meeting,…
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Mayor, Borough Council continue to squabble
Officials at odds over replacing zoningboard members By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Officials at odds over replacing zoning board members By sandi carpello Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — Borough Council members spent a good portion of their Monday night meeting arguing about cooperating. It was 9:25 p.m. when Mayor Joseph Szostak re-recommended Susan O’Brien for one…
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Police seek two women for robbery
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer RED BANK — Police are investigating a "flimflam" robbery that reportedly took place at an Oakland Street residence earlier this month. According to a Sgt. Steve McCarthy, an elderly woman who lives at the home was distracted by one woman while another made her way into…
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Neighbors speak out against office building
Diminished quality of life, traffic cited as reasonsfor turning down plan By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Diminished quality of life, traffic cited as reasons for turning down plan By sandi carpello Staff Writer RUMSON — To Daniel Petrucelli, erecting an office building on River Road is an accident waiting to happen. "There is a disproportionate amount…
