Category: HUB News
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Holy Cross makes appeal a federal case
Attorney says board By libby kesilStaff Writer Holy Cross makes appeal a federal case By libby kesil Staff Writer As expected, the Church of the Holy Cross has filed an appeal of the Red Bank Zoning Board of Adjustment’s decision denying its expansion plan. The appeal was filed not in state court, where appeals of…
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Boro garbage truck destroyed by fire
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Boro garbage truck destroyed by fire By elaine van develde Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A garbage truck fire may have been squelched weeks ago, but rumors surrounding the blaze have continued to spread. Officials are trying to set the record straight. Officials said that since the blaze on Nov.…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ Rafael Medina, Jose Espinosa and Jesus Hernandez, all of Red Bank, prepare for the Old Man Dance at a celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Red Bank on Sunday.
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Landlords, tenants may challenge ordinance
Law to improve rental conditions seen as flawed By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Red Bank’s attempt to rein in landlords who overcrowd rental properties is being scrutinized by a landlord group and advocates for tenants’ rights. "We are looking at the ordinance and seeking legal advice on its legality and its…
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Army Corps hears local voices on replenishment
By carolyn o By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — One size doesn’t fit all was clearly the message sent by fisherman, surfers, divers and homeowners regarding the plan for beach replenishment in Elberon. All of the groups were represented and voiced their concerns at a meeting held last Sunday. The meeting was called…
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Staging a heartfelt show of gratitude
Shooting victim uses national stage to thank city police officer By carolyn o By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer CAROLYN O’CONNELL Long Branch Police Officer Sam Tomaine and Sujeil Villanueva share some laughs about their appearance on the Maury Povich show this week. LONG BRANCH — Telling her miraculous story to the nation was not enough.…
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First Night Red Bank gearing up for New Year’s Eve celebration
By libby kesilStaff Writer By libby kesil Staff Writer RED BANK — Theaters, churches, parks, offices and other locations throughout the borough will offer entertainment from a variety of cultures and the arts on Dec. 31, when First Night Red Bank celebrates New Year’s Eve. First Night is a non-alcoholic community arts festival that spotlights…
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‘Numbers aren’t what matter – dreams are’
For more than a decade, Jason By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer GLORIA STRAVELLI Jonathan Harmon (l), of Middletown, is one of the children who have been helped by Jason’s Dreams for Kids Inc., founded by Red Bank businessman Dennis McGinnis (r). They were inseparable. Dennis McGinnis and Jason and Jeremy Creager…
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Sandy Hook Partners get extension from park service
By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer The National Park Service has extended for one year the letter of intent the agency signed with developer Sandy Hook Partners LLC which signaled its intention to enter into a formal, 60-year lease with the private developer. Russel Wilson, superintendent of the Sandy Hook unit of…
