Category: HUB News
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Replacement sought for emergency vehicle Lower of the two bids council has received for truck is $183,000
Staff Writer By john burton Replacement sought for emergency vehicle Lower of the two bids council has received for truck is $183,000 RUMSON — The borough is looking to purchase a new emergency response vehicle that can serve the needs of the emergency medical service and the police and fire departments. The vehicle is designed…
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Domestic violence agency fears more funding cuts 180 faces up to $253K in cuts, which could eliminate programs
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Domestic violence agency fears more funding cuts 180 faces up to $253K in cuts, which could eliminate programs HAZLET — In a matter of weeks, when the 2002-03 state budget is approved, 180, Turning Lives Around, (formerly the Women’s Center of Monmouth County) will know if more of its state…
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First Presbyterian continues to grow Church preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary
Staff Writer By john burton First Presbyterian continues to grow Church preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary The Rev. John Musgrave RED BANK — Now situated atop Tower Hill, the First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank stands as a majestic symbol of its congregation’s commitment to their faith and to the community they have been…
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Boro borrows for road work, property purchase Town also spending for new vehicles, equipment and improving facilities
Staff Writer By john burton Boro borrows for road work, property purchase Town also spending for new vehicles, equipment and improving facilities LITTLE SILVER — With the introduction of two bond ordinances at last week’s Borough Council meeting, the borough will be looking to appropriate $2.1 million for various improvements and equipment purchases. One bond…
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Teachers await fate Some nontenured staff may get letters saying they will not be retained
Staff Writer By SHERRY CONOHAN Teachers await fate Some nontenured staff may get letters saying they will not be retained SHERRY CONOHAN West Long Branch Shore Regional High School music/chorus teacher Kevin Pryor is in his music room. His position may be cut from full time to part time. WEST LONG BRANCH — They ar-rived…
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She knows somethin’ ’bout birthin’ babies After 60 years and more than 7,600 deliveries, nurse is set to retire
Staff Writer By gloria stravelli She knows somethin’ ’bout birthin’ babies After 60 years and more than 7,600 deliveries, nurse is set to retire CHRIS KELLY Rita Prunyi, a nurse at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, will retire this month after 35 years on staff and 7,600 deliveries. While Rita Prunyi is celebrating Mother’s Day…
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Red Bank officials, union battling over contract Borough workers have been without a contract since the beginning of the year
Staff Writer By john burton Red Bank officials, union battling over contract Borough workers have been without a contract since the beginning of the year Salaries, working conditions, and the increasing cost of participating in the health-insurance plan are the issues for the members of Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 1034, who work for…
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Chris Kelly Jenny Brett, 12, of Fair Haven and Larry Story of Freehold lead the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch off the competition field with a drum cadence. The group competed as part of the Grade 5 Division of the Monmouth Celtic Festival’s band competition on Saturday at the Monmouth Park Racetrack field,…
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Fears reign over Willowbrook water Neighbors concerned about flooding with stream’s flow restricted
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Fears reign over Willowbrook water Neighbors concerned about flooding with stream’s flow restricted When it rains, it flows. That’s what some Tinton Falls residents want to make sure of when it comes to a culvert constructed on what was once Willowbrook Farms, and is now a 110-unit, single-family home…
