Category: HUB News

  • Pricey homes to replace Tradewinds

    By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — There’s a new contract for the sale of the Tradewinds property, and now $1 million and $2 million homes are planned for the site. Richard Stone, the attorney for the current owner of the Tradewinds Beach Club and adjacent nightclub, Frank Mandia, said…

  • Council trims budget, seeking further cuts

    Proposed municipal tax increase remains nearly four timeslast year By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Proposed municipal tax increase remains nearly four times last year’s hike By elaine van develde Staff Writer Tinton Falls officials may not be waiting for Godot, but holding out for state aid figures has kept them in budget limbo. "Budget adoption…

  • Stretching to meet community’s needs

    YMCA By sandi carpelloStaff Writer YMCA’s free yoga program offers exercise, outlet for stress By sandi carpello Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Yoga instructor Mary McGrath demonstrates a warrior pose at Marine Park in Red Bank Monday. RED BANK — In a downward dog position, Mary McGrath presses the palms of her hands into the shore…

  • Women’s center honors volunteers

    By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer GLORIA STRAVELLI Red Bank Police Capt. Mark Fitzgerald (l) accepts a Law Enforce­ment Award from Joelle Calafato, head of crisis intervention teams for 180, Turning Lives Around. Volunteers and community members who participate in programs that help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence were recognized…

  • Beaches are there, but difficult to get to

    By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Jersey Coast beaches may have weathered a busy winter storm season in good condition, but that won’t do the public any good if access to those beaches is restricted, according to a national surfers’ advocacy group. Beach access is a growing concern in coastal states like…

  • Boro adopts Reverse 911 emergency call system

    Calling network set up by Shrewsbury nowin use in several townsBy sandi carpelloStaff Writer by Shrewsbury now in use in several towns By sandi carpello Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — A recorded voice at the other end of the telephone line could have something important to say. Reverse 911, an automated telephone notification system that…

  • Duo has put in 100 years of service to borough

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer RED BANK — After 50 years of service to the Navesink Hook and Ladder Company, the most vivid memory is not a pleasant one for two local firefighters . It was May 1963, the Saturday before Mother’s Day. A fire swept through the rear of the…

  • Commission would cast eye

    on efficiency of county gov’t. Freeholders react to idea of state panel taking a look at their operations By dick metzgar Staff Writer Contrary to popular belief, state Sen. Thomas J. Kean Jr. (R-Union) said he is not proposing that county government in New Jersey be eliminated. Kean is the main force behind a bill…

  • Singing blues gives way to feeling blue

    Jazz & Blues Festivalall but a total washoutwith weekend rain By gloria stravelliStaff Writer KATE POLLARA Nicky Coppola (l), president of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation, and Tom Cucciara, a member of the foundation, flank Red Bank Assistant Fire Marshal John Drucker as he tells them they have to clear out the packed…