Category: HUB News
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Tinton Falls hopes to broker open space deal
Negotiations under way for purchase of 75-acre tract as open space BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Mayor Michael Skudera is hoping that the borough can make the largest open space purchase in its history on his watch. Skudera said in an email last week that the borough has reached an agreement with developer…
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A large turnout of people and pets attended the annual Blessing of the Animals service at St. George’s-by-the-River in Rumson on Oct. 2. Pets of all kinds, shapes and sizes were individually blessed. Many of the congregation spoke publicly about the love they have for their pets. This event was open to all church members,…
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R.B. schools take first step in new teacher evaluations
Discussion between administrators, teachers a key component BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer RED BANK – The Red Bank Public School District held a professional in-service day on Oct. 10 that introduced the framework of the new teacher evaluation pilot program implemented by the state Department of Education (DOE). Red Bank, one of 11 districts across…
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Three-way race for mayor in Sea Bright
Dina Long (D): Long is an assistant professor in the English Department at Brookdale Community College. She was elected to the Borough Council in 2003 and has served as council president, public safety chair and finance chair. She has planted hundreds of flowers around town and collected countless bags of garbage from the beach in…
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Eagle Scout project benefits pediatric cancer patients
Kristen Gillette, founder, the Kortney Rose Foundation, and Clark Halpern, Eagle Scout candidate, are all smiles after a recent Oceanport toy drive netted more than 1,125 toys for pediatric cancer patients at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. OCEANPORT — Clark Halpern, of Oceanport, has more than 135 Eagle Scout project hours under his belt, thanks…
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Service Academy Day planned
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (DN. J.) will host a U.S. Service Academy Day on Oct. 22 at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Leonardo Pier Complex. The event will provide a forum for students who are interested in attending one of the nation’s service academies. “It is my hope that hosting a U.S. Service Academy Day will…
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West Side Lofts passes with color palette condition
Traffic, parking concerns ironed out for Zoning Board BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer The exterior color scheme of the West Side Lofts will be modified before receiving final approval by the Red Bank Zoning Board. RED BANK — The on-again, off-again West Side Lofts project finally received Zoning Board approval for an amended site plan…
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Unity Walk rallies west side community
Rev. Porter calls for kindness in wake of recent violence BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Red Bank residents walk through a west side neighborhood Oct. 6 during the Community Unity Walk held to promote a message of nonviolence and kindness to one another. More photos, page 36 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff A parking lot…
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The 630-mile ride of her life
Local woman competes in 2011 Mongol Derby BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Sophia Mangalee, of Eatontown, ventured to Mongolia to compete in The Mongol Derby, the world’s longest horse race. There is only so much training one can do before being put to the test. The Mongol Derby is the world’s longest wild horse race…
