Category: HUB News

  • Foodies anticipate return of RiverFest to Red Bank

    Twenty-four local restaurants plus music on tap June 3-5 BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Local restaurants will take a larger role in RiverFest this year as 24 local eateries serve fare in Marine Park this weekend. With the rebirth of Red Bank River- Fest, organizers have once again made local dining the main course, with…

  • Helping hands

    Checks from proceeds of Greater Media Newspapers’ musical fundraiser Soundstage, held May 7 at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, were presented on May 23 to two groups that work to enhance the lives of children with autism and their families. From left are Glenn Adamo, co-owner, Howell Ice World; Gary Weitzen, executive director, Parents of…

  • Giuliani to keynote Voices of September 11th gala

    Hundreds of 9/11 survivors, friends and families of victims and corporate representatives will gather on June 1 for the fourth annualAlways Remember Gala. The event will be hosted by New Brunswick-based Voices of September 11th (VOICES), a prominent 9/11 organization that provides support services and programs for all those impacted by the attacks on Sept.…

  • Sponsor a bench in Marine Park

    RED BANK — The borough is offering opportunities to sponsor a bench in the newly renovated Marine Park. Spaces have been allocated for 18 benches to be placed around the park, and sponsorships are available for $1,524 per bench, Councilwoman Juanita Lewis, who serves as liaison to the Parks and Recreation Committee, has announced. The…

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    Onlookers await the outcome of a toss by Jack Friedman, of Long Branch, as he tries his luck at a game of chance May 17 at the annual Sea Bright Fireman’s Fair. FRANK GALIPO

  • RBR team brings home CyberPatriot champs title

    Team Mantrap fends off computer virus attacks BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — Six students at Red Bank Regional High School’s Academy of Information Technology took first place at the CyberPatriot III National Championship in Washington, D.C., last month. The team, known as Team Mantrap, defeated 186 others to qualify for the finals…

  • Coming soon: Dining under the stars in Red Bank

    Boro, RiverCenter look for ways to attract customers BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Red Bank may initiate rooftop dining and evening valet parking to attract new customers and help ameliorate the borough’s parking issues. During discussion at the Borough Council’s May 11 meeting, Mayor Pasquale Menna said that he would like the valet parking program…

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    Gavin Westerlind, of Red Bank, has his eye on the prize as he tosses a ball at a game of chance stand at the annual Sea Bright Fireman’s Fair on May 22. FRANK GALIPO

  • R.B. to seek $500K grant for turf at Count Basie fields

    Engineer: Canceled sports programs at middle school add to fields’ heavy use BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Red Bank will submit a state Green Acres $500,000 grant application to help fund additional turf fields at Count Basie Park. The $2.2 million project would add turf to the existing baseball diamonds and multipurpose field at the…