Category: HUB News

  • Another whale carcass washes ashore in city

    Fifth deceased whaleto wash onto state By carolyn o Another whale carcass washes ashore in city Fifth deceased whale to wash onto state’s beaches in recent weeks By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer PHOTO BY JIM KENNEDY, LONG BRANCH ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER A dead pilot whale washed ashore on the Bath Avenue beach in Long Branch…

  • Wounded soldier will be back home this week

    First lieutenant suffered injuries in attack outside Iraqi city of Nasiriyah By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer Jim Hutchinson It has been an overwhelming two weeks for Marine 1st Lt. Jim Hutchinson Jr. A bedside cheer from the Washington Redskins cheerleaders and a spot on the McNeil/Lehrer show were minor perks next…

  • Z•E•S•T

    FORLIVING400 years reflected in 57 poemsThree-year project providesportrait of county By Gloria stravelliStaff Writer Z•E•S•T FORLIVING 400 years reflected in 57 poems Three-year project provides portrait of county’s rich history By Gloria stravelli Staff Writer FORLIVING 400 years reflected in 57 poems Three-year project provides portrait of county’s rich history By Gloria stravelli Staff Writer…

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    CHRIS KELLY Monmouth Regional’s Mike Rucker shows off his form in the shuttle hurdle relay during the Huskie Relays at Matawan Regional High School on Saturday.

  • Council to consider proposal for pool

    Facility could generatesignificant revenuefor Sea Bright By sherry conohanStaff Writer Facility could generate significant revenue for Sea Bright By sherry conohan Staff Writer A municipally owned swim club in Sea Bright with a 25 meter-pool and a kiddie pool could produce a profit of more than half a million dollars a year for the borough,…

  • Budget, bond ordinance set for public hearings

    Borough spending willtop $8 million for thefirst time in 2003 By Sherry conohanStaff Writer Borough spending will top $8 million for the first time in 2003 By Sherry conohan Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — The municipal budget for 2003 introduced by the Borough Council calls for a nearly 10 percent increase in the municipal purposes…

  • New salary structure in place for police

    SEA BRIGHT — A three-year contract with the Policemen’s Benevolent Association providing an annual pay raise of 3.75 percent for borough police officers has been approved. An ordinance setting the new salaries for the police officers was passed 6-0 at the Borough Council’s April 1 meeting after a public hearing at which no one spoke.…

  • GOP will have primary race for council seats

    GOP will have primary race for council seats Competition is ‘healthy’ among four candidates for two open seats on council By sandi carpello Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — With similar platforms and credentials, four Republicans are vying for two three-year terms on the Borough Council The candidates for the June 3 primary are incumbents Thomas…

  • Adoption of budget postponed

    FAIR HAVEN — Grappling with the decision to defer school taxes, the Borough Council has postponed the adoption of the 2003-04 municipal budget. "I’m not comfortable with the deferment of school taxes," said Councilman Garrett Bess at Monday night’s meeting. "I don’t believe in putting off tomorrow what you can do today." In an effort…