Category: HUB News
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Conservator to assess collection of oil paintings
The Monmouth County Historical Association has received a Preservation Assistance Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in the amount of $5,850. According to a press release, the grant provides the resources to engage a professional painting conservator to conduct a study of the association’s 175 oil paintings on canvas to evaluate the…
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Red Bank reacts to club fracas
New ordinance puts limits on teen nights BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer The Red Bank Borough Council took action at its Feb. 23 meeting that will limit the presence of underage youths at clubs and other places where alcoholic beverages are sold. The ordinance, adopted unanimously by the council, requires persons under the age of…
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Basketball tourney benefits program for R.B. youth
RUMSON — March Madness will begin a bit early this year, as hundreds of players, spectators and volunteers converge on the Rumson Country Day School hardwood to compete in the Hoops for Horizons 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The two-day event Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, is open to the community, with teams coming from…
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Warped Tour coming to Oceanport in July
Police chief: Operational plan in place to handle crowds BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Vans Warped Tour is coming to Monmouth Park racetrack July 19. Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon said borough officials support the tour that is coming to the borough for the first time. “We learned about the tour in August 2008 through…
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The pipes are calling
RED BANK — Parades are a very popular way to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day in New Jersey, and no music is more associated with this day than that of bagpipes and drums. Red Bank’s own pipe band, the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch, has marched in many parades. “It all starts with the…
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Debate, still no decision on community center
Council members endorse Boys & Girls Club BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer RED BANK — Two Borough Council members paid a visit to an agency that is in the running to operate a new community center and reported back to the council last week. Councilwomen Sharon Lee and Juanita Lewis addressed the council about the…
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Michael’s Feat spring gala set for March 20
Michael’s Feat, a local nonprofit organization, will host its Black Tie Spring Gala at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan, on March 20. The Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund Inc. (Michael’s Feat) is dedicated to assisting local families carrying and caring for seriously ill newborns. The black-tie optional event scheduled from 7-11 p.m. will feature appetizers,…
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Tinton Falls mayor will run for re-election
Councilman, Planning Board member also in race BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Three candidates have announced their intention to run for mayor of Tinton Falls thus far, including incumbent Mayor Peter Maclearie, who announced Feb. 23 that he is seeking re-election for a second term. Challengers who have picked up packets from…
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Friends rally for Red Bank resident
The friends and family of John McMahon will host an event to benefit the Red Bank man on March 29 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Windansea Restaurant, 56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands. There will be live music by Projex, a fivecourse buffet, gift and silent auctions and more. “Dazzle” of Dana Dazzel Productions will…
