Category: HUB News

  • Council agrees to bond $1M for DPW equipment

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — The City Council voted 4-1 last week to adopt an ordinance appropriating $1,095,000 for equipment and upgrades within the Public Works Department. The council discussed the necessity of the bond ordinance, with Councilwoman NancyAnn Fama casting the lone dissenting vote. Fama suggested that the $1 million-plus bill…

  • Twin Lights Preservation recognized

    The Twin Lights Historical Society is the recipient of The New Jersey Historical Commission, Department of State, 2009 Award of Recognition. The society was recognized Nov. 21 for its outstanding contribution to the Twin Lights Historic Site. The award was presented at the commission’s conference titled “New Jersey and the Bill of Rights” commemorating the…

  • NOTESAround Town

    Gospel singer Joshua Nelson will be in concert 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. Nelson, who is black and Jewish, sings Jewish religious music in the tradition of gospel music. Tickets are $45, or $75 for premium tickets, which include an after-party reception with Nelson. For tickets, call…

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    CLAIRE SHEPROW Shrewsbury’s Rebecca Losch (15) dribbles the ball past Fair Haven’s defense during the fifth annual Red Kettle Classic basketball tournament played Dec. 5 at the Salvation Army Jane H. Booker Community Center in Red Bank. CLAIRE SHEPROW

  • Further testing will decide fate of Oceanic Bridge

    Weight restriction extended into January BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The 3-ton weight limit that has been in place for the Oceanic Bridge spanning the Navesink River between Rumson and Middletown will continue into the new year. Oceanic Bridge According to a press release issued by Monmouth County on Nov. 17, further tests on the…

  • Fort authority bill advances in lame duck session

    Amendment requires super majority for changes to reuse plan BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Abill that will shape the future of the Fort Monmouth region has been passed along to the full state Senate despite protests from local officials who do not want the legislation voted on during the Senate’s lame duck session. Sen. Jennifer…

  • Recovering from trauma, survivor finds ‘Heaven Exists’

    Book chronicles young woman’s physical and spiritual journey after riding accident BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Life has changed dramatically for Little Silver resident Noelle McNeil, whose recovery from a near-fatal accident is chronicled in her inspirational new book. Noelle McNeil plans a career as a motivational speaker after recovering from a brain injury. This…

  • Tinton Falls will seek new administrator

    Mayor: Interim admin. may be necessary BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Borough officials said last week they would begin the search for a new business administrator after current Administrator Bryan Dempsey announced he would be leaving. Dempsey, who has served as borough administrator for four years, will move to the position of…

  • Borough clerk spot open in Red Bank

    BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — The borough is seeking a replacement for its longtime borough clerk, Carol Vivona. While there has been no public announcement made regarding Vivona’s recent retirement, advertisements are running in local newspapers seeking her replacement. Councilman Michael DuPont said Pamela Borghi, one of the borough’s deputy clerks, is…