Category: HUB News

  • County library commission honors supporters

    The Monmouth County Library Board of Commissioners recently honored the memory of two longtime supporters of the county library system. T he commissioners noted with sorrow the passing of artist and sculptor Nicholas J. Caivano, 78, who died suddenly at his home in Shrewsbury on Nov. 1. Caivano had lived in Shrewsbury for 46 years…

  • NOTES

    Rockit! for Kids will hold auditions for the 2010 winter rock program from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Auditions are open to vocalists, drummers, guitarists, bass guitarists, keyboardists, brass and string players between the ages of 8 and 16. The concert will be held March 21 at…

  • Jewish Heritage Museum announces education fund

    The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County has received a generous gift from Freehold Township resident Dr. Melvin L. Druin and his family for the establishment of the Marilyn Druin Memorial Fund for Education. The fund, created in memory of Druin’s wife of 39 years and announced on the eighth anniversary of her passing, has…

  • Few left on Human Rts. Commission in Mid’town

    Embattled advocate of disabled regains seat after lawsuit settled BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer The township’s Civil Rights Commission, the oldest in New Jersey, will see its membership continue to dwindle beginning next year because the Township Committee has not appointed any new members in at least two years. Carolyn Schwebel As of Jan. 1,…

  • Boro extends four-day workweek for employees

    Menna: Cost savings $15K-$18K per year BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — The Borough Council during its Dec. 22 meeting unanimously passed a resolution continuing a four-day workweek schedule for most borough employees over the next six months. The 10-hour-per-day schedule was originally implemented on June 1 as a cost-cutting measure for energy…

  • Students play Santa to children at shelter

    Shop classes make wooden toys for disadvantaged children BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Allentown High School’s wood shop looked more like Santa Claus’ workshop last week. Allentown High School student Dan Wolek, 17, sands a wooden train car on Dec. 22 that he made during shop class for a child who will spend the holiday…

  • School-use fee talks continue

    Travel team would request refund if twp. gets free or reduced-fee facility use BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Millstone Township recreation programs can continue using the schools while the Board of Education discusses facility-use fees with the governing body. Deputy Mayor Robert Kinsey and Committeeman Fiore Masci met with representatives of the Board of Education…

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    Bill Milius, Toms River, takes a group on a classic horse and carriage ride through the downtown area of Red Bank on Dec. 12.

  • Woman’s best friend and lifesaver

    Golden retriever helped detect cancer and nurse owner back to health BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer If there is a heaven, Brandy is resting at God’s feet. More than a friend, confidante and giver of unconditional love, the golden retriever was a lifesaver. Owner Donna Rice, of Millstone, may not have detected that she had…