Category: HUB News
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District searching for summer school students
Some required to take part in program have not yetshown up for classCorrespondent By robert degennaro Some required to take part in program have not yet shown up for class Correspondent Red Bank school officials are going door to door in hopes of finding 16 percent of their summer school students. As of Friday, 22…
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Board getting serious in superintendent search
Correspondent By robert degennaro RED BANK — The borough Board of Education is now working on the short list of administrators to replace former Schools Superintendent Dr. J. Michael Rush, who left the position for a job with the state. On Monday, the board met with Dr. Richard Fiander, the consultant hired to screen candidates…
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Governor limits new public access law
Gov. James E. McGreevey has signed an executive order that may significantly limit what information residents can get under the new public access law. Invoking the need for security after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, McGreevey signed Executive Order 21 last week. "The right of public access to government records, as provided in the Open…
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Beach club members being left high and dry
No place like Tradewinds for those who have spent their summers there By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Members of the Tradewinds Beach Club are again enjoying their summer at the Shore, but plans to build houses on the property mean their future summers of fun will have to take…
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business
Copeland By gloria stravelliStaff Writer Copeland’s at core of blooming business center New market anchors growing flower/produce district on Broad Street By gloria stravelli Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY John Copeland’s new farmers’ market opened last week in the Red Bank mini-mall. With upscale retailers and restaurants, art galleries and coffee shops, walk-ups and a shuttle…
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Zoners rule car wash to go before planners
Correspondent By sandi carpello SHREWSBURY — A decision by the borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment will put an application for a car wash on Shrewsbury Avenue before the Planning Board. Under the name, G.B.D., LLC, Robert Russo, a partner in the enterprise, appeared before the board to receive a determination on the appropriateness of the…
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Gas station robbed at gunpoint
WEST LONG BRANCH — An armed robber made off with "several hundred dollars" from a holdup at the Mobil gas station on Route 36 at Broadway/Eaton-town Boulevard, police said. Capt. Michael Hanaway said the robbery occurred at 3:35 a.m. on July 3, when a black male entered the gas station and gave the impression he…
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Robber demands, threatens but flees empty-handed
EATONTOWN — A man armed with a gun attempted to rob the 7-11 convenience store located at the intersection of Route 35 and Route 71. Police reported that the man, described as a white male 35 to 40 years of age, entered the store at 3:41 p.m. on Sunday, called the cashier to the counter…
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Environmentalists fight for the bight
EPA standards forocean dumping areat core of debate By elaine van develdeStaff Writer EPA standards for ocean dumping are at core of debate By elaine van develde Staff Writer When it comes to ocean dumping, environmentalists feel as if they’ve been banging their heads against a sea wall. But they’re headstrong enough on the issue…
