Category: HUB News
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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…
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Business
Ferry services booming throughout the county By darlene dieboldStaff Writer By darlene diebold Staff Writer Prior to Sept. 11, ferry service throughout Monmouth County did very well. Since then, all but one service in the county boasts booming business. Though down on its luck lately, Keyport Fast Ferry, which was started after the events of…
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Staking out new territory for private education
Duo exploring possibility of creating newhigh school in county By jane waterhouseStaff Writer Duo exploring possibility of creating new high school in county By jane waterhouse Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Amanda Kennedy and Tammy Zacks are organizing a private high school in the area, a facility for which they see a definite need. RUMSON —…
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Firefighter, borough battle over insurance
Romero says he By sandi carpello Romero says he’s been denied aid through insurance and is fighting for what he thinks is due Correspondent SHREWSBURY — For the last eight years, Joseph Romeo Jr. has been there for the borough. Romeo, a member of the borough’s fire department throughout that time, has answered calls and…
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School remains safe for safe Board decides against disposing of artifact from district’s early days
School remains safe for safe Board decides against disposing of artifact from district’s early days MONMOUTH BEACH — What do you do with an antique safe so heavy it takes four men to move, and performs no job more difficult than holding students’ lunch money? If you’re the Monmouth Beach school system, you get rid…
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Smooth transition to private trash pickup Borough now tracking landfill tipping fees to monitor savings
Staff Writer By gloria stravelli Smooth transition to private trash pickup Borough now tracking landfill tipping fees to monitor savings RED BANK — Private garbage collection for food handlers got under way in Red Bank on July 1, and businesses are reporting only minor glitches. While some trash collectors were reportedly picking up later in…
