Category: HUB News

  • Outsourcing dispatchers still on table in Fair Haven

    BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent FAIR HAVEN — The borough’s efforts to cut costs by outsourcing dispatchers for police, first aid and fire department services has yet to be successfully resolved. At a Borough Council meeting in March, at which the council introduced the town’s budget with a half-cent drop in the municipal tax rate because…

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    Young musicians in the Red Bank Primary School Pre-K Orchestra perform on cello and violin during an Intergenerational program coordinated by New Jersey Seniors4Kids on April 30 to advocate for funding for preschool programs in the 2011 state budget. Story and more photos, page 3 and at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Suicide prevention bill tribute to N.J. veteran

    Holt says government failed Army sergeant from East Brunswick BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer After two combat tours in Iraq, Coleman Bean of East Brunswick sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but he did not receive the support that is in place for many returning veterans. Sgt. Coleman Bean Bean was a member of…

  • Tara’s Law will protect disabled from abuse

    Sen. Beck’s advocacy leads to safeguards for developmentally disabled BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Alocal family’s quest for justice after the death of their young relative has resulted in landmark legislation signed into law that will protect developmentally disabled people who are in the care of the state. “This is a great first step,” said…

  • Sea Bright parking rules aim to help businesses

    Ordinance calls for permits, employee parking spaces BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Borough Council passed an ordinance establishing an annual business parking permit program in the downtown district during the council’s April 20 meeting. Mayor Maria Fernandes said the program aims to help local businesses and properly manage overall public safety…

  • Generations unite to support pre-K programs

    Advocates urge lawmakers to fund early childhood education BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Elder adults reached across generations recently to take a stand for early childhood education and highlight the importance of preschool programs that they say benefit children as well as people of all ages. Top: Lillian Sustick works a puppet as she reads…

  • Sheriff Youth Week seeks applicants

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced that applications are being accepted from Monmouth County high school aged students for participation in the 18th annual Sheriff Youth Week program. The deadline for applications is June 15. This challenging weeklong program, held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, from July 12-16, affords participants the…

  • T.F. police chief segues to boro administrator

    Retired in April, Turning takes on new role BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Former Police Chief Gerald Turning Sr. places his hand on the Bible held by his wife, Barbara, as he is sworn in as the borough’s new business administrator. KENNY WALTER TINTON FALLS — Just a month into his retirement, former Tinton Falls…

  • Ranney School alumna awarded peace prize

    Language resource center will further education of South African students Erin Wilkus with children in South Africa TINTON FALLS — Ranney School alumna Erin Wilkus, class of 2006, has been recognized for developing a program that will advance the education of disadvantaged students in a village in South Africa. Wilkus, who will graduate from Reed…