Category: HUB News

  • 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…

  • No contest in Fair Haven mayor, council races

    Challengers seek council seats in Sea Bright, Rumson BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent FAIR HAVEN — Three Republicans running unopposed will be on the ballot in the municipal election Tuesday — Mayor Michael Halfacre, Councilman Jon Peters and newcomer Roland Wilhelm. Last year, two Democrats challenged two Republican candidates. The Republicans won, preserving the all- Republican…

  • Bob Sickles named to food retailer council

    Bob Sickles, third-generation owner of Sickles Market, 1 Harrison Ave., Little Silver, was recently named a new member to the Retailer Network Council of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT). He is one of seven new members asked to serve as mentors and role models to other specialty food retailers in…

  • Two River Theater launches ‘One Book, One Community’

    A community-wide literacy event around the book, ‘Charlotte’s Web’ RED BANK — Two River Theater Company will host “One Book, One Community,” a program with the goal to unite the greater Red Bank area through community discussion, literacy education and local arts events all centered around one book, “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White. The program…

  • Arc of Monmouth to host Lunch & Learn series

    TINTON FALLS — The Arc of Monmouth will host a Lunch & Learn series on Nov. 3, 10 and 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Arc of Monmouth, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls. Families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to attend a light lunch and hear experts address issues…

  • Celebrate Diwali at the Monmouth County Library

    SHREWSBURY — Come celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights at the Monmouth County Library. During the first week in November, the library will host Diwali programs at five different branches throughout Monmouth County. These free, family-friendly events will feature Indian music, dancing and mehndi, the art of drawing intricate henna patterns on the hands and…

  • Holt, Sipprelle agree: Voters are unhappy

    Incumbent Holt faces challenge for 12th District seat BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Six-term incumbent Democrat Rep. Rush Holt is facing a challenge by Republican Scott Sipprelle in a battle for New Jersey’s 12th District on Nov. 2. Rush Holt In separate interviews last week, the political opponents cited the economy as the big issue…

  • Court ruling puts Fort Monmouth housing plan in limbo

    By Andrew Davison A decision of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey dated Oct. 27 will force the current Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) to reconsider its affordable housing plan. The court ruled that the affordable housing aspect of the Fort Monmouth Reuse and Redevelopment Plan failed to satisfy several…

  • Photo

    Kindergartner Melissa Francisco portrays the Statue of Liberty as she welcomes visitors into her classroom representing the United States, one of the countries studied by students and showcased during the Red Bank Charter School’s seventh annual International Day on Oct. 21. More photos at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff