Category: HUB News

  • Classes available for special-needs children

    SHREWSBURY — Some children are born with, or later develop, delays in normal talking, moving, learning, or behaving. A ccording to the Shrewsbury Borough School, free programs are available throughout New Jersey to give these children the start they need. Preschool programs for children with disabilities are available for children from 3 to 5 years…

  • ‘Colors’

    Above: The Red Bank Regional High School Dance Ensemble rehearses for the winter concert “Colors” in the school auditorium in Little Silver on Jan. 28. Held last weekend, the concert featured 23 dance numbers in a mix of styles including jazz, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, modern and contemporary dance. Right: Ensemble member Kameron Wood, a senior,…

  • Fun Run

    Above: Oceanport’s Ken Koenig (31), Oceanport, runs along the Long Branch oceanfront during the New Jersey Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance Winter Warm-Up Fun Run on Jan. 24. Below: Lauren Koenig, Red Bank, is ahead of the pack during the run, which raised funds for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.…

  • NOTES

    Family Resource Assoc Inc. & TECHConnection, Shrewsbury, will hold a clothing drive in the Shrewsbury area Jan. 28 (snow date, Feb. 4). Supporters in the general Monmouth County area wishing to donate clothing, accessories and linens may call 732-446-4041 or email to fraclothingdrive@ gmail.com. ***** A preview and reception for the Library Lovers Book sale…

  • Provident Bank Foundation donates $5K to Wellness Community

    The Provident Bank Foundation has donated a $5,000 grant to The Wellness Community– The Diney Goldsmith Center, Eatontown, for its social support programs for people touched by cancer. The donation from the foundation will directly benefit the organization’s newest program, Living Beyond Cancer, a monthly networking group for long-term cancer survivors. “We are so thankful…

  • Supply convoy brings hope to Haiti

    Convoy of Hope stops in Little Silver to collect supplies BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Immediately following the earthquake that struck Haiti, leveled buildings, cut off communication and killed several hundred thousand Haitians, Convoy of Hope was mobilizing to help those in the impoverished country. Convoy of Hope driver J.D. Starbuck accepts a donation from…

  • Court expands public access to beaches

    Sea Bright and six beach clubs reach agreement with state BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Six private beach clubs in Sea Bright will expand the amount of beach open to the public based on the outcome of separate settlements made with the state. The agreements, which were reached Jan. 13, significantly expand the amount of…

  • 9/11 responders urge action on benefits bill

    Ralliers press Pallone to move bill out of committee BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Despite the driving rain, more than 30 people rallied in front of Rep. Frank Pallone Jr.’s Long Branch office Monday to urge the congressman to move forward with a bill that would guarantee extended health care for 9/11 first responders and…

  • T.F. votes to cut open space tax rate

    Controversial measure will save residents $25 per yr. BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — After months of debate and different procedural maneuvers, Tinton Falls residents will finally get their open space tax rate cut. The Borough Council adopted an ordinance cutting the rate at its Jan. 19 meeting with a 3-2 vote. The…