Category: HUB News
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O’Scanlon touts GOP pension reforms
Assembly bill would raise retirement age, pension contributions BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer RED BANK — Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon Jr. (R-12th District) has proposed legislation to reform the state’s pension system and avoid a future fiscal crisis that could end in bankruptcy. “If we don’t do [the reforms], the pension system will swallow massively increasing…
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Teen karaoke nights at library
SHREWSBURY — Wednesday nights in March will be Teen Karaoke Night at four branches of the Monmouth County Library. Each Wednesday will feature two hours of free karaoke fun at a different branch. The event is open to teens in grades six and up. All events will start at 6:30 p.m. Register at the participating…
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Park service once again plots future of Fort Hancock
Pallone urges NPS to lease buildings to nonprofits BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent Members of the public still have time to share their vision for the future of historic Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook. The National Park Service will accept comments concerning plans for the fort on line until March 15 at http://www.nps.gov/gate/parknews/futureof fort-hancock.htm. “Comments will…
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Tinton Falls Library marks 50 years
Despite cramped quarters, library expands services BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A borough landmark will reach a milestone this week as residents celebrate the Tinton Falls Library’s 50 years of service to the community. Jayne Cleveland, who oversees youth programs for the library, gave some history of the library, located at 664 Tinton…
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Plans for KaBoomFest under way
RED BANK — A new executive committee is making plans for the 2011 Ka- BoomFest fireworks display after receiving a green light from the Borough Council to proceed with the event. Timothy J. Hogan, president of Riverview Medical Center, has been appointed chairman of the KaBoom Executive Committee. Hogan said in a press release the…
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Two River Erg Challenge takes place Feb. 27
The annual 2011 Two River Erg Challenge is open to all and will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Shrewsbury Borough School, 20 Obre Place. Sponsored by Navesink Indoor Rowing, this is the third year of this indoor competition. Erging is the use of an indoor, computerized rowing machine…
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Red Bank man pleads guilty to bank robberies
RED BANK — A borough resident pleaded guilty recently to robbing TD Banks on two consecutive Fridays in August 2010, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. WilfredA. Dunn Jr., 28, pleaded guilty to an Information charging him with two counts of bank robbery, admitting he robbed TD Banks located in Fair Haven and Cranford of…
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Rumson Restaurant Month returns in March
RUMSON — According to Mayor John E. Ekdahl, Rumson is a great place to dine out with lots of dining options and plenty of free parking. Ekdahl made the announcement that the popular Rumson Restaurant Month is returning again in March, an opportunity for residents and out-of-towners alike. “Rumson Restaurant Month brings our restaurateurs together…
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Red Bank Library to host March programs and events
RED BANK — Find motivation for exercise and healthy eating with Jenn A. Nocera when she presents the program “Beat the Winter Blues and Spring into Action” at the Red Bank Public Library on Wednesday, March 16, from 7 to 8 p.m. If you have been putting off exercise and are now looking for ways…
