Category: HUB News

  • Future of racing in doubt at Monmouth Park

    Legislature must approve 2012 season by Dec. 20 BY KENNYWALTER Monmouth Park grandstand The fate of the 2012 racing season at Monmouth Park was in doubt this week after an investor dropped out of an agreement to take over operation of the Oceanport racetrack. Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12th District) confirmed Monday that businessman Morris Bailey…

  • FoodBank challenges local schools to end hunger

    School Holiday Hunger Challenge collects 100,000-plus pounds of food BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Eighth-grader Matt Hughes and teacher Natalie Carroll (center), represent Forrestdale School in Rumson, which won a Spirit of Giving Award for collecting more than two tons of food for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ fifth annual School Holiday Hunger…

  • RBR dance majors in holiday concert

    LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank Regional (RBR) Visual and Performing Arts Academy will present a holiday dance concert Dec. 16-17. The program will be presented in two acts — the first with traditional holiday numbers and a second act featuring an eclectic program of jazz, ballet, modern, contemporary and lyrical dance as well as…

  • R.B. council revives parking garage proposal

    BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer RED BANK — The Borough Council is revisiting the issue of a parking garage for the downtown, this time with assurances that taxpayers will not foot the bill. Buzz about a garage at the White Street municipal parking lot, coming against a backdrop of empty storefronts and hard economic times,…

  • Test your knowledge of the county Jan. 11

    How much do you know about the natural world that surrounds us here in Monmouth County? Find out as the Monmouth County Audubon Society presents “Test your Monmouth County Nature IQ.” The program will be held at the Monmouth County Audubon Society meeting 8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge…

  • County upgrades traffic lights

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Monmouth County officials are hopeful that a countywide traffic signal upgrade project will help traffic on county roads run more efficiently. County Engineer Joseph Ettore explained the scope of the project in an interview last week. “The base of the project is to modernize antiquated traffic signals throughout Monmouth County,” he…

  • Soloists join chorus in Handel’s ‘Messiah’

    A quartet of accomplished soloists will join the Monmouth Civic Chorus and orchestra in the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Seasonal favorites will round out the holiday program under the baton of Artistic Director Dr. Mark Shapiro. Soprano Rebecca Nathanson recently…

  • First aid squad recognizes local businesses

    SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury First Aid Squad has presented three local businesses with recognition plaques for their support and outstanding service. Shawn Gatta, owner of The Detail Doctor, was recognized for detailing the squad’s two ambulances for many years without remuneration. Robert Megaro, president and founder of Monmouth Building Center, was recognized for supplying materials…

  • Prown’s calendar remembers Red Bank first responders

    Dorn’s photos of major storms featured in 2012 calendar BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer The cover photograph of Prown’s 2012 calendar features children swimming on Broad Street after a 1965 hurricane. The calendar includes 15 black and white images from Dorn’s Classic Images. PHOTO COURTESY OFDAVID PROWN RED BANK – After brainstorming with the Borough…