Category: HUB News
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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.…
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Red Bank Retrospect Courtesy of Dorn’s Photography
Red Bank Retrospect Courtesy of Dorn’s Photography The white lights of Broad Street today may have pushed the older lights to Monmouth Street, but the old lights had a long run over the borough’s main business artery as this 1950s shot shows.
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Founders disappointed by Lunch Break situation Ed and Bettie Rogers among trustees ousted in recent member vote
Staff Writer By john burton Founders disappointed by Lunch Break situation Ed and Bettie Rogers among trustees ousted in recent member vote Jeff Huntley A 17-year involvement with Lunch Break came to an end for Bettie and Ed Rogers when they were voted off the board at a surprise meeting of the membership. Seventeen years…
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‘The Nutcracker’ on pointe for holidays
Staff Writer By linda denicola PHOTOS BY MARIE ORTIZ Jennifer M. Church, artistic director of the Academy of Dance Arts in Red Bank, directs the troupe during rehearsal for The Nutcracker. The Academy of Dance Arts studio, home of the Company of Dance Arts (CODA), was bustling on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It was the…
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Accident costs R.B. policeman his job
Accident costs R.B. policeman his job Patrolman Ken Smith dismissed after driver’s license is revoked By John burton Staff Writer After 14 years with the force, a veteran Red Bank police officer was fired by a 4-1 vote of the Borough Council. At Tuesday’s meeting, the council adopted a resolution that dismissed Patrolman Kenneth Smith,…
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Rumson business owners vow return Fire forced three people to relocate from apartments over deli
Staff Writer By lindsey siegle Rumson business owners vow return Fire forced three people to relocate from apartments over deli JEFF HUNTLEY Caryn and John Yurish, with their insurance agent, check the shell of the building that housed their Rumson business. The building was destroyed by a fire on Saturday. The fire that destroyed Brennan’s…
