Category: HUB News

  • Pringle, Basen to square off in Dems’ freeholder primary

    June 3 winner will faceincumbent Narozanickin November election By dick metzgarStaff Writer Pringle, Basen to square off in Dems’ freeholder primary June 3 winner will face incumbent Narozanick in November election By dick metzgar Staff Writer Two Democrats have filed to run in the June 3 primary to seek the open three-year seat on the…

  • Council asked to make cuts to budget

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer RED BANK — There is a lot Brian Welch can do with a nickel. "The cost of living has risen rather dramatically," the River Road resident said. "Since 1996, my New Jersey auto insurance has risen by 20 percent, my commuting fees have gone up 10…

  • Council painting ugly picture for graffiti artists

    New ordinance would impose hefty fines for defacing buildings By sandy cArpelloStaff Writer By sandy cArpello Staff Writer RED BANK — Wanted for vandalism: graffiti artists. Reward: up to $500. With graffiti vandalism despoiling Red Bank’s business district, the Borough Council has taken steps to offer up to $500 to anyone who spots the perpetrators…

  • New streets, not new taxes in S.B. budget

    By sherry conohanStaff Writer New streets, not new taxes in S.B. budget By sherry conohan Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT—After finishing all adjustments, the Borough Council has passed a municipal budget with no increase in the tax rate. The council, at its April 15 meeting, approved a budget of $4,006,002 for 2003, which is down $92,251…

  • Z•E•S•T

    FORLIVINGFor dollhouse builders, it By sherry conohanStaff Writer Z•E•S•T FORLIVING For dollhouse builders, it’s the little things Duo’s latest creation will help raise funds FORLIVING For dollhouse builders, it’s the little things Duo’s latest creation will help raise funds CHRIS KELLY Helmi Konderock (l)and Irmgard Thompson made a seashore dollhouse, which the Monmouth Beach Cultural…

  • Going to the dogs

    Canines work on emergency searches in Tinton Falls By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Going to the dogs Canines work on emergency searches in Tinton Falls By elaine van develde Staff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer Emergency response dogs from all over the country had their day in Tinton Falls last weekend. About 30…

  • Inquiry over, mayor lashes out at rival

    Councilman instigatedinvestigation into handling of borough appointments By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Councilman instigated investigation into handling of borough appointments By sandi carpello Staff Writer Fair Haven Mayor Joseph Szostak could not contain himself. Having been accused of violating the state’s Sunshine Law four months ago — and finding out only recently that he had been…

  • Thompson decides it’s time to go

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer RED BANK — This time next year, Councilwoman Florence "Betti" Thompson will be soaking up the sun at her new Miami Beach condominium. After 12 years on the Borough Council, Thompson, 67, Red Bank’s first woman (and African-American woman) to be elected to the council, will…

  • RFH, religious group heading to court

    Christian group suing to win right to speak of faith during charity event By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Peter Milano Jr. (r), 17, Middletown, plays bass guitar while Taimane Gardner, 14, Hawaii, plays ukulele and sings and Bobby Bandiera, Brick, lead guitarist for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes,…