Category: HUB News
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Visitor center set to reopen in July
Open house at Thompson Park center set for July 12 BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer It has been more than three years since a fire destroyed the historic mansion at Thompson Park and the new visitor center is almost complete. ERIC SUCAR staff The architecture of the new Visitor Center at Thompson Park is similar…
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Dems form new club in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY — Freeholder Amy Mallet was the guest speaker at the first formal meeting of the newly formed Shrewsbury Democratic Club held May 11 at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library on Route 35. Mallet spoke about her experiences and work as a newly elected freeholder. She then introduced the Democratic candidates for…
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Strawberry Festival
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Clockwise from left: Kids of all ages enjoy a ride on the Trapeze at the annual Strawberry Festival held in the Monmouth Park parking area in Oceanport on May 21. The Oceanport Lions Club sponsors the annual event, which includes rides and games, live entertainment and generous servings of strawberry…
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‘The Albumen Photographs of Giorgio Sommer’
Acollection of vintage albumen photographs by noted European photographer Giorgio Sommer is the spring show at McKay Imaging Photography Studio and Gallery in Red Bank. “The Albumen Photographs of Giorgio Sommer” are from the collection of Gary Steven Groves of Atlantic Highlands, fine art dealer and owner of Gary Steven Groves Fine Art. Sommer (1834-1914)…
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O’port clerk adds administrator to title
Mayor breaks 3-3 tie in favor of appointment BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Borough Council promoted two employees to higher positions last week, expanding the duties of the current borough clerk to include those of borough administrator. Kim Jungfer, who has served as borough clerk since 2005, will now be the borough’s…
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Jersey Fusion makes Red Bank home
RED BANK — The borough is now home to the Jersey Fusion Women’s Basketball Club. Jersey Fusion is one of the newest members of the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League (WBCBL). The WBCBL’s mission is to provide highly competitive basketball for women age 20 and older. The competition level ranges from former college players to…
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Aloha, Red Bank
RED BANK — The RiverCenter’s popular annual island-themed fundraiser has a new name, a new location and a new focus this year. Sunset Luau on the Navesink, formerly known as the Tiki Party, will be hosted by The Atrium at Navesink Harbor, an upscale waterfront retirement community, as a benefit for RiverCenter programs. “We are…
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Celebrate Month of the Horse at the library
SHEWSBURY — June was proclaimed the Month of the Horse in the Garden State in May 1998 and the horse has been the state animal since 1977. This annual observance gives New Jersey residents an opportunity to focus on the recreational, economic, social and therapeutic benefits the equine industry provides around the state. In recognition…
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Red Bank Library to open Saturdays during the summer
RED BANK — The Red Bank Public Library, located on West Front Street, announced that it will continue its regular schedule and for the first time will be open on Saturdays during the summer. From June 20 through Sept. 12, the library will be open Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We have…
