Category: HUB News
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Red Bank prepares for Census 2010
Efforts under way in community, schools to ensure accurate count BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Preparation for the 2010 Census is under way in Red Bank, where teams are being formed of local volunteers who can provide the cultural and community insights necessary to build 2010 Census awareness efforts. “It comes back to them in…
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Shore Regional Marching Band makes music — and history
The Shore Regional High School Marching Band members compete in the United States Scholastic Band Association New Jersey State Championship 1A at Sayreville War Memorial High School. The band placed fifth in a field of 20 high school marching bands. WEST LONG BRANCH — The Shore Regional High School Marching Band made school history on…
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Holiday Express
Clockwise from top: The Grinch hangs out with members of Holiday Express during the annual Red Bank Town Lighting and Holiday Express Concert held on Broad Street Nov. 27. Rebecca Essig, of Pennsylvania, and Raelene and Jeff Higgins, of Trenton, are bundled up against the cold as they watch the performance. Paul Thomas Clayton, of…
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Teen collecting coats for Monmouth families
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Tyler Hunt may only be 17, but he is already well-acquainted with the art of giving. Tyler, who is a senior at Howell High School, is the mastermind behind “A Coat for Christmas,” an annual holiday coat drive that provides warmth for less-fortunate Monmouth County families during the…
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Westside Community Group tree lighting
RED BANK — The Westside Community Group will hold its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony from 4-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event is co-sponsored by the borough. A tradition on the borough’s west side, the festivities will take place at Westside Park at the corner of Shrewsbury Avenue and Drs. James Parker Boulevard in…
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NOTESAround Town
Oceanport First Aid Squad will hold a holiday wine and food tasting party 6-10 p.m. Dec. 3 at Branches Catering, Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. Tickets are $50 each and include wine, beer and food sampling. There will also be a cash bar. Proceeds benefit Oceanport Sports Foundation. For tickets or more information, call 732-…
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Sea Bright Tree Lighting Dec. 4
Sea Bright officially welcomes the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 4, with its second annual Holiday Tree Lighting. The celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will get everyone in a festive mood by leading a holly, jolly singalong in front of the firehouse. The holiday tree will be lit around…
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Ten years of turkey
Players face off (top) and celebrate a touchdown at the 10th annual Turkey Bowl held Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. 28 at Thorne Middle School in Middletown to benefit Jason’s Dreams for Kids. This year the Turkey Bowl touch football tournament consisted of 20 teams of 300-plus players families and friends of the event. Founded in…
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Fair Haven fire chief to plead not guilty
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RUMSON — The former chief of Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 is expected to plead not guilty to charges related to a one-car accident on Nov. 22, according to his attorney. Shaun C. Foley, 27, of Fair Haven, former fire chief and a special officer and police dispatcher…
