Category: HUB News
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Tarver, Lewis prepared for role on Board of Ed.
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Tarver, Lewis prepared for role on Board of Ed. By sandi carpello Staff Writer RED BANK — David Tarver is ready to make some changes. Winning one of three available seats on the borough’s Board of Education last week, Tarver, who founded and chairs the Red Bank Education and Development Initiative,…
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Families of Marines gather for picnic, support
Families of Marines gather for picnic, support MONMOUTH BEACH — Families of the Marines in the 6th Division Motor Transport Company in Red Bank, who are now on duty in Iraq, were treated to some good food and good times by members of the borough Fire Department and First Aid Squad. Inspired by Steve Levine,…
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COA beach sweep Sat.
By gloria stravelliStaff Writer COA beach sweep Sat. By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Beach litter is not only an unsightly problem but is deadly to marine life, according to Clean Ocean Action, which released the results of its 2002 beach sweeps this week. According to COA, 4,037 volunteers participated in its spring and fall beach…
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Sharing the story of music’s power
Documentary to examine how music helpspeople cope with loss By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Documentary to examine how music helps people cope with loss By sandi carpello Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Brad Smith, 17, of Little Silver, who lost his father on 9/11, is one of four teens filming a documentary on the healing powers of…
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Voters tap Laffey, Slazyk and DeFino for Board of Ed
Newest school board members promise a"student first" approach By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Newest school board members promise a "student first" approach By elaine van develde Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — This year’s Board of Education election has brought three new faces to the dais. With four challengers running for three three-year spots, voters selected…
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Driver rides backward into Park Place condos
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer KATHY BARATTA A Tinton Falls woman drove a car backward for 500 feet before crashing into the rear of two Madison Court condominiums in the Park Place development April 15. TINTON FALLS — A borough resident took a ride backward into a couple of…
