Category: HUB News
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Mayor cites successes while sharing credit
Incumbent views boro By libby kesilStaff Writer By libby kesil Staff Writer William E. Leonard FAIR HAVEN — There is nothing complex about Mayor William E. Leonard’s re-election campaign; he is running on his record. As the incumbent mayoral candidate, Leonard, a Republican, enumerated the accomplishments of his administration, but credits the volunteer work and…
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Szostak emphasizes frugality, diversity
Mayoral hopeful says high taxes are changing nature of community By libby kesilStaff Writer Szostak emphasizes frugality, diversity By libby kesil Staff Writer Joseph Szostak FAIR HAVEN — The first-time independent candidate for mayor is a familiar political activist in the community. Joseph J. Szostak, 66, of Willow Drive is seeking to fill the mayoral…
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Hopefuls bid for spots on county freeholder board
By dick metzgarStaff Writer By dick metzgar Staff Writer As usual, the incumbent Republicans running for two open three-year seats on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders said they will stand on their record in the Nov. 5 general election. As usual, the challenging Democrat and Libertarian candidates said the two incumbents have been on…
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BUSINESS
Taking libraries beyond the bookFirm plays a big rolein creating facilitiesto suit communities By gloria stravelliStaff Writer Taking libraries beyond the book Firm plays a big role in creating facilities to suit communities By gloria stravelli Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Susan Quick and Susan Globus of the Red Bank interior design firm Globus Design Associates…
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Board bogs down on computer purchase
Obtaining 48 laptops delayed by quarrels over payment arrangements By libby kesilStaff Writer By libby kesil Staff Writer RED BANK — The borough Board of Education knows what it wants; it just doesn’t know the best way to get what it wants. At its last two meetings the board has discussed the purchase of 48…
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Candidates stick to the issues in council contest
All three have lengthy history of volunteering their time in Oceanport By carolyn o By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer OCEANPORT — With the campaign turning toward the final stretch, the race for Borough Council is heating up. Incumbent Democrats Gary E. Wolfe and Philip D. Apruzzi are challenged by newcomer Republican Ellen Kahle. Wolfe and…
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School board approves ‘Copacabana’ as musical
Auditions for seatsin orchestra held before musical was announced By Sherry conohanStaff Writer Auditions for seats in orchestra held before musical was announced By Sherry conohan Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Copaca-bana, with music by Barry Manilow and lyrics by Bruce Sussman and Jack Iddman, has been approved by the Shore Regional High School…
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Incumbents, challenger view past differently
Fernandes, Gelfound note accomplishments; Morris sees lack of progress By Sherry conohanStaff Writer Incumbents, challenger view past differently Fernandes, Gelfound note accomplishments; Morris sees lack of progress By Sherry conohan Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Borough Council election on Tuesday could be called a tale of two stories. Council incumbents William Gelfound and Maria…
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Westside honors state’s first female firefighter
Emma Vernell joined company in 1926 and is recognized as a pioneer By libby kesilStaff Writer By libby kesil Staff Writer RED BANK — Judging by the weather, Emma Vernell was smiling down on the ceremony in her honor. There was cool autumn air and plenty of sunshine Sunday morning for the dedication of the…
