Category: HUB News
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Teller accused of stealing $$ from Rumson
Staff Writer By John Burton RUMSON – A Long Branch woman has been arrested and charged with stealing $36,000 in borough funds. Police arrested Josannie Acevedo, 23, for allegedly forging four checks and withdrawing funds from a borough capital fund account at the First Union Bank, 12 W. River Road, according to police and the…
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10-year journey ends in little Red Bank shop Jewelry designer opens small store in Victorian Courtyard
Staff Writer By linda denicola 10-year journey ends in little Red Bank shop Jewelry designer opens small store in Victorian Courtyard JEFF HUNTLEY Carolyn Roche sets up shop in her new Red Bank store next to That Hot Dog Place and the Dublin House on Monmouth Street. Trying to make a living as a jewelry…
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McKenna cleared of most charges Red Bank mayor gets charge of leaving scene of an accident dismissed
Staff Writer By John burton McKenna cleared of most charges Red Bank mayor gets charge of leaving scene of an accident dismissed Red Bank’s Mayor Edward J. McKenna Jr. had his day in court this week and emerged victorious… sort of. In Holmdel Municipal Court on Tuesday, the most serious of the three charges facing…
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Open Space Committee says borough’s plan falls short Wish lists for council, committee don’t seem to match
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Open Space Committee says borough’s plan falls short Wish lists for council, committee don’t seem to match While Tinton Falls officials are scurrying around town trying to acquire open space, the Open Space Committee is saying the administration’s concept of open space is not quite compatible with theirs. Not…
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Hands-on learning
Students from the West Side Christian Academy, Red Bank, do some shopping in town at Prown’s as part of their hands-on learning experiences. JEFF HUNTLEY
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Burglary suspect sought
RUMSON — The borough Police Department is investigating a series of nighttime burglaries of unoccupied homes. The crimes have occurred in sections of the borough consisting of smaller, middle-class homes, police said. A suspect was observed attempting to enter the first-floor window of a home, according to police. The suspect was described as a white…
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Artist, family bring fresh look to theater Rumson native’s murals decorate lobby of Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre
Staff Writer By linda denicola Artist, family bring fresh look to theater Rumson native’s murals decorate lobby of Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre JERRY WOLKOWITZ (top photo) Andrew Tedesco (top photo) touches up the mural that now adorns the lobby of the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. The completed mural is below. Red Bank’s…
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Self-storage facility approved by board
Staff Writer By JOHN BURTON RED BANK — The borough will be getting its first self-storage facility, despite the objection of some residents who live in proximity to the site. At last week’s meeting, the borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment approved an application to construct two structures on Willow Street to be used as a…
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Nothing illegal about Muck Monster protest Illegal assembly charges dropped against Richard Jones and Tom Mahedy
Staff Writer By John burton Nothing illegal about Muck Monster protest Illegal assembly charges dropped against Richard Jones and Tom Mahedy It didn’t take long for the Muck Monster to prevail in Red Bank Municipal Court. In a matter of a few minutes on Nov. 30, all charges were dismissed against Muck and his co-defendant.…
