Category: HUB News
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New shops, eateries poised to open in Red Bank
RiverCenter seeing rebound of downtown shopping district BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Downtown Red Bank will head into the new year with new businesses occupying the now empty storefronts. According to Red Bank RiverCenter, the alliance that oversees the business district, several new businesses will be opening in the coming months in the downtown, including…
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Lion’s Den Café opens at Eastern Branch Library
SHREWSBURY — Monmouth County Library commissioners and ballet dancers mingled at the Eastern Branch Library for the grand opening of the Lion’s Den Café on Dec. 11. Café manager Debbie Disakias served patrons slices of her creation, a cake shaped like a giant red and white “Nutcracker” soldier. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, more than 130…
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Santa Clauses around until Jan. 15
The Monmouth County Historical Association is hosting a special loan exhibition of vintage Santa figures on view through Jan. 15 at its museum and library, 70 Court St., Freehold. Santa figures and toys have been a part of holiday decorating since the 19th century. The examples on view were imported from Japan or Germany or…
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Task force mulls fee for VIP viewing of KaBoom
Council will respond to proposal Jan. 10 BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Those who want to view Red Bank’s annual Independence Day fireworks display may have to pay for admission to prime viewing areas, according to a report presented at the Dec. 22 Borough Council meeting. Colorful fireworks light up the evening sky during the…
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Dealership collects coats to help warm the community
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Sometime in November, Allen Gottfried decided he wanted to do something to give back to the community. Gottfried immediately searched the Internet, where he found the national nonprofit organization One Warm Coat. “I did some research online the beginning of last month, and I saw some other…
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Old-fashioned carriage ride
Clockwise from above: Passengers exit their seats after a trip on a classic horse-andcarriage ride held in downtown Red Bank on Dec. 18. Gianna Fendrich, 6, of Lincroft gives an affectionate pat to a horse. Michelle Tomaino of Oceanport enjoys a carriage ride. Madelyn Oliveira (center), 9, of Lincroft, along with other youngsters, waits patiently…
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9/11 health care bill one signature away
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) said his last vote of the year was a special one. Pallone and both chambers of Congress passed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act on Dec. 22, a bill aimed at allocating money for health care for 9/11 first responders…
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O’Port awarded grants for green upgrades
Energy-saving measures qualify for Sustainable Jersey program BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Borough Council is signing the praises of the municipality’s Sustainable Jersey Committee after it helped secure a grant that will pay for green improvements to borough hall. The grant was awarded to the borough through the state’s Sustainable Jersey program,…
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Nurse receives award for community service
RED BANK — Theresa Beck, chief mission officer and vice president of community initiatives for the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), has been awarded the Judith Stanley Coleman Award for Exceptional Service. Named in honor of the late Judith Stanley Coleman, VNACJ board chairwoman for more than 30 years, the award is given…
