Category: HUB News

  • Conservatory marks 45th anniversary

    The Monmouth Conservatory of Music (MCM) held a 45th Anniversary Gala fundraiser and concert on March 27 at its studios at 50 White St. in Red Bank. Approximately 75 supporters attended the event, which featured a concert by the internationally acclaimed piano duo “Duo Petrof,” a silent auction and 50/50 raffle, and wine and hors…

  • New law means motorists must stop for pedestrians

    New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Pam Fischer reminded motorists that effective April 1 they must now stop – and remain stopped — for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Prior to this legislative change, motorists were required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. “For years, too many…

  • County libraries mark the Week of the Young Child

    To celebrate the Week of the Young Child, April 11-17, join the Monmouth County Library’s Baby Storytime Sessions and take a chance on receiving a free goodie bag of baby books and early literacy information. The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young…

  • Growing community

    Monmouth U. grad student seeks participants for garden project BY LINDA JOHNSTON MUHLHAUSEN Correspondent WEST LONG BRANCH — Community gardens are sprouting up all over Monmouth County as a way for neighbors to come together to grow their sense of community as well as delicious, healthful garden produce. A few months ago Dr. Robin Mama,…

  • County Disabilities Office reaches out to veterans

    Returning veterans have a wealth of resources available to them right in Monmouth County. Assistance and referral information about disability benefits, handicap parking, transportation, home health aides and housing can be obtained from the county’s Disabilities Office. “The best way to thank our servicemen and servicewomen, as well as their families, for the sacrifices they…

  • Civil War comes to Allaire

    The Historic Village at Allaire will time-travel for its first Civil War encampment. New Jersey Union regiments will camp out in the village’s show fields on April 10-11. Guests will be able to meet Union soldiers, shop at period stores and experience encampment life. This event will be a non-combatant Civil War living history presentation…

  • Photo

    Friends Danny Dibenede, of Red Bank (l-r), Ruby Arena, of Lincroft, Jill Janovic, of Red Bank, Lily Arena, of Lincroft, and Genna Forsman, of Tinton Falls, try out gymnastic moves on the playground adjacent to the beach at Sea Bright on a sunny afternoon April 2. More photos, page 18 and at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR…

  • R.B. BOE cuts $1M, 13 positions from budget

    One candidate for three open seats on Board of Ed. BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The Red Bank Board of Education (BOE) introduced a revised budget for 2010-11 that cuts spending by 9 percent, and unanimously passed the $18.9 million budget during the March 30 meeting. The board slashed the proposed $19.9 million budget by…

  • Amendments to fort reuse bill give locals more say

    Legislature must approve changes proposed by Beck BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Oceanport Borough Council President Joseph Irace announced during the April 1 council meeting that the borough received a package containing 17 new amendments to Senate Bill 917 and Assembly Bill 597, the Fort Monmouth Redevelopment bills, from Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12th District). Joseph…