Category: HUB News

  • Board of Ed. seat decided by one vote

    BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — The official count is in for the district Board of Education, demonstrating the power of every vote. The provisional vote count resulted in a tie between newcomer Grace Costa, of Oldfield Place, and board incumbent Toni Brown, of Bank Street. The official count resulted in one-vote win…

  • Boro will use state model for noise law

    BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The borough continues to try to strike a balance in drafting a noise ordinance between the interests of residents and business owners. The current noise ordinance was voided in a court decision earlier this month, and the council discussed plans to adopt the state noise ordinance with…

  • Auction of antiques & Jersey Shore memorabilia May 23

    OCEAN GROVE — The Historical Society of Ocean Grove continues its 2009 season of special fundraising events with the popular Memorial Day Weekend Auction on Saturday, May 23, at the Young People’s Temple in Ocean Grove. Preview is at 9 a.m., and the auction will commence at 11 a.m. Items to be auctioned include: cuckoo…

  • Planners approve Galleria expansion

    Project adds five-story building/parking garage BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — The Galleria will undergo a major expansion now that the Planning Board has approved plans for the Galleria Park office building and parking deck project last week. The applicant, ET Galleria LLC, whose principals are members of the Sourlis family that owns…

  • Chubby’s plans to FIXX its future

    Plans call for upscale club with ’80s, not teen, nights BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — Chubby’s Waterside Café closed its doors on Mother’s Day after a 15-year run. The building at 26 W. Front St. is scheduled to undergo an extensive overhaul and will reopen soon as FIXX, according to owner Michael…

  • Tinton Falls budget keeps tax rate flat

    $21.8M spending plan is 4% increase over last year BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — The Borough Council introduced a $21,801,213 spending plan on May 5, with no increase to the tax rate. The budget represents about a 4 percent increase over last year’s $20.9 million budget. The council voted 4-1 to introduce…

  • Ex-Planning Bd. member wants chairman to resign

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A former Tinton Falls Planning Board member is calling for the resignation of current Planning Board Chairman Joel Davies. Paul Abrams read a lengthy statement during the public discussion portion of the April 22 Planning Board meeting. “It’s time, Mr. Davies, for you to take some responsibility…

  • CURE to host Casino Night fundraiser

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Tinton Falls CURE (Caring Unselfishly Renews Everyone) will hold its first Casino Night fundraiser Friday, May 15, to help provide financial support for borough families faced with catastrophic illnesses. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at…

  • Maclearie runs on proven leadership record

    Team agrees Earle housing, closing of fort major issues BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Mayor Peter Maclearie is basing his run for a second, four-year term as mayor on a record of achievement. “Four years ago, I promised to control taxes, curb development and expand open space in the borough, and I’m…