Category: HUB News

  • T.F. approves solar farm, townhouse development

    Zoners OK 70,000-panel solar farm on Shafto Road BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Although the impact is not immediately known, borough officials are hoping that a newly approved solar farm application will benefit the borough. The 70,002 solar-panel project was unanimously approved for a property on Shafto Road at the Nov. 4…

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    Volunteers converged for a flash mob dance at Monmouth Park in Oceanport on Nov. 6, Breeders’ Cup Day, to raise funds for Mary’s Place by the Sea, a center for women undergoing cancer treatment, then dispersed as suddenly as they appeared. FRANK GALIPO

  • Shrewsbury mulls culling to reduce deer

    Bow hunting is topic of special council meeting BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer SHREWSBURY — The Borough Council continued its investigation into solutions to manage the borough’s deer problem with a special informational meeting on Oct. 28 “There has been no decision made by council as it relates to allowing hunting in the Borough of…

  • Pallone brews victory from Little challenge

    Holt bests challenger for 12th District seat BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In a year when many Democrats across the country failed to keep their seats in Congress, 11-term Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) was able to hold onto his in a heated race, coming away with a message from voters: Rep. Frank Pallone…

  • Red Bank railroad crossing to be closed for repairs

    RED BANK — Beginning on or about Thursday, Nov. 11, and continuing through Friday, Nov. 19, NJ Transit will make improvements to the West Bergen Place railroad crossing. The work, which includes renewal of the track bed and road surface as well as drainage improvements, will result in a smoother ride for motorists traveling over…

  • First Count Basie Cup tourney Nov. 5

    RED BANK — The first Count Basie Cup soccer tournament for borough schools will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, under the lights and on the new turf field at Count Basie Park. The tournament will feature teams representing the Red Bank Charter School and Red Bank Middle School, with the girls playing first at…

  • Handcycles give teens the joy of mobility

    Athletes helping Athletes funded by donations BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer With help from some generous donors, a local running store has made three youths the proud new owners of a very unique mode of transportation. Members of the North Jersey Navigators pose in front of Road Runner Sports in Shrewsbury with the latest recipient…

  • Lifesaving and life-enriching programs at Red Bank Library

    RED BANK — The Red Bank Public Library will offer a wide range of programs for the community during November, including sessions on health, financial well-being and holiday eating strategies. Douglas L. Haviland, of Meridian Life Support Training, will conduct a free Family and Friends CPR training class at the Red Bank Public Library on…

  • EMACC announces 19th annual Spinnaker Awards

    RED BANK — The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) has announced the honorees for the 2010 Spinnaker awards. Now in its 19th year, the Spinnaker awards honor businesses and individuals whose contributions make life better for everyone in eastern Monmouth County. The 2010 Spinnaker honorees are: Volunteer of the Year, Ted Friedli, who…