Category: HUB News
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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…
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Community Y, Kids Bridge joining forces Youth services center to function as branch
Staff Writer By JOHN BURTON Community Y, Kids Bridge joining forces Youth services center to function as branch RED BANK — In its continuing efforts to better coordinate programs designed to assist borough children, the Community YMCA announced last week it would be merging with the Children’s Cultural Center At Red Bank. "We’re looking at…
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Trade Center memorial suggested for Sandy Hook Council supports concept but wants other works considered
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Trade Center memorial suggested for Sandy Hook Council supports concept but wants other works considered THE MEMORIA PROJECT INC. This conceptual picture shows two 13-foot high marble statues representing the twin towers of the World Trade Center that artist Stephen Shaheen plans to carve over the summer on the beach…
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McGreevey brings budget battle to town Governor addresses packed Wilson Hall about state matters
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan McGreevey brings budget battle to town Governor addresses packed Wilson Hall about state matters VERONICA YANKOWSKI Gov. Jim McGreevey uses a chart to illustrate a point in discussing state budget problems at a town meeting Monday at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. WEST LONG BRANCH — Gov. James E.…
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Unions trying to organize at recycler Company officials say dismissals not related to unionizing effort
Staff Writer By lindsey siegle Unions trying to organize at recycler Company officials say dismissals not related to unionizing effort Carlos Grine of Long Branch (l) and Wilbur Cooper of Englishtown picket outside Mazza and Sons Demolition, Shafto Road, Tinton Falls. The former employees of the business argue that their desire to unionize cost them…
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Petitioners seek 2nd hearing on Hook plan Group also asking for more detail on proposal before commenting
Petitioners seek 2nd hearing on Hook plan Group also asking for more detail on proposal before commenting An environmental advocate has launched a petition drive calling on the National Park Service to hold a second public hearing – this time with testimony by independent experts – on redevelopment plans for historic Fort Hancock on Sandy…
