Category: HUB News

  • Belmar hosts Beer on the Pier

    The pier at the Belmar Marina has always been a great place to catch fish. On Sept. 25, visitors will have a chance to catch something else as more than 25 craft breweries will be pouring samples of their fine ales and lagers all afternoon at the first Beer on the Pier. American craft breweries…

  • Nelson Riddle Orchestra to perform in concert Oct. 2

    In this age of social media and nano-technology, the classic hits first recorded on vinyl more than half a century ago still hold a place in the hearts of many and have gained a following among those born a generation later. Nelson Riddle, the iconic arranger and bandleader who worked with luminaries including Sinatra, Nat…

  • Photo

    Cyclists competing on Sept. 19 in the men’s 35+ race await the start signal at the 2010 Tour de Fair Haven, which aims to raise awareness of the sport of bike racing and benefits the Joan Dancy & PALS (People with ALS) Foundation. More photos on page 26 and at gmnews.com. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Community Y has new logo, leadership

    New branding aims to increase public awareness of Y’s mission BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The Community YMCA is among the first local Y’s to make the switch to a new national brand strategy, a move that new President and CEO Lisa Christian said will further the impact the Y has on the community. Joining…

  • Fair Haven Council rejects notice of tree cutting

    Ordinance would have required notification of property owners within 200 feet BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent FAIR HAVEN — The majority of the Borough Council has told borough residents that it’s none of their business if neighbors want to cut down trees on their own property. A motion to pass an ordinance that would have required…

  • Arc and Brookdale forge partnership

    Program aims to help with transition to adulthood BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — For many students with disabilities, educational opportunities evaporate once they turn 21. Keep Achieving at Brookdale (KACH), a collaboration between Brookdale Community College in Lincroft and The Arc of Monmouth, seeks to address this dearth of opportunity. On Sept.…

  • Holiday Express gets a business makeover

    Overhaul will help nonprofit better serve those in need BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer SHREWSBURY — Holiday Express, the all-volunteer troupe that brings the holiday spirit to those most in need, has been selected as the recipient of a free “extreme business makeover.” According to Pat Bohse, CEO and founder of Middletown-based Bohse & Associates,…

  • Community gardeners seek 2nd garden patch

    Volunteers say more, larger plots are needed BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Armed with an endorsement from the Environmental Commission, borough residents are hoping to parlay the first Community Garden into a second one. Volunteers Denise Catalano and Tony Sloan presented the Borough Council with a proposal Sept. 7 to turn a…

  • West side group to host Candidates Night

    RED BANK — The Westside Community Group will host the 14th annual Red Bank Candidates Night 7- 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, in the first floor Community Room at River Street Commons, 49 Catherine St. The format will provide an opening statement of not more than three minutes by each candidate; a period of questions…