Category: HUB News

  • First Red Bank triathlon deemed a success

    Fall intermediate meet planned for swim, bike, run event BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Rick Illion, of Long Branch, begins a 40K bike course, the second leg of the Red Bank Olympic Distance Triathlon on May 15. Kate Bruck, of Barnegat, crosses the finish line in first place in the female division of the 40K race,…

  • Local Memorial Day observances scheduled

    SEA BRIGHT — The borough’s Memorial Day observance will take place Monday, May 30, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Sea Bright Firehouse on East Ocean Avenue. Remarks by the mayor and council members will be followed by guest speaker U.S. Navy World War II veteran Paul Frisco, who served on the destroyer USS Cushing…

  • Lawsuit: Something’s fishy with Highlands bridge

    Attorney: Tidal changes, winds force out commercial fishermen BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — A borough business owner and a group of commercial fishermen have filed suit against the state Department of Transportation (DOT) for damages they claim were caused by construction of the new Highlands Bridge. In the suit filed in state…

  • Faith communities partner to support EPA’s new rule

    RED BANK — The United Methodist Church of Red Bank, as part of its leadership through GreenFaith certification program, is working with Temple Shalom of Aberdeen to rally support for a new national rule aimed at reducing the emission of mercury and other toxins from power plants nationwide. The church has been educating the congregation…

  • State OKs lease for Monmouth Park

    Developer to take over operation of racetrack by June 1 BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Live horseracing will continue at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport for the foreseeable future, following Gov. Chris Christie’s approval of a lease agreement between the state and developer Morris Bailey. The agreement, which will take effect June 1, gives Bailey…

  • Art in the Park 2011 set for May 29

    LONG BRANCH — The 13th annual Art in the Park, the traditional Memorial Day weekend event, will take place Sunday, May 29, in West End Park. Hosted by the Long Branch Arts Council in partnership with the Long Branch Historical Association and the City of Long Branch, Art in the Park 2011 is a free…

  • Some viewers will pay fee for KaBoom fireworks

    R.B. council OKs charge for Riverside Gardens Park BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer RED BANK — Aprime viewing spot in Riverside Gardens Park during the borough’s traditional Independence Day fireworks celebration will come at a price this year. The Borough Council approved a resolution onMay 11 permitting the KaBoomFest! 2011 Committee to charge an entrance…

  • ‘Soundstage’ event ends on a high note for all

    BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Alicia Madison and Dan Weltman The sun shone brightly upon those who attended Greater Media Newspapers’ “Soundstage” fundraising event on May 7, enhancing the spirits of those who enjoyed the food and entertainment provided in the tropical surroundings of Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. Close to $3,400 was raised and will be…

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    Young athletes march along Prospect Avenue during the Little Silver Spring Sports Parade and Celebration held on May 7 to kick off the spring season. More photos, page 10 and at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff