Category: HUB News
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Theater, church a step closer to historic status
Review board recommends listing on state, national registers BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer Two local landmarks were given a positive recommendation by the New Jersey State Review Board for Historic Sites at an October meeting. FILE PHOTOS A state board has recommended that the Count Basie Theatre (interior above) in Red Bank and the First…
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Court: COAH plans due by end of year
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Municipalities across the state will be required to submit affordable housing plans by the end of the year, after a recent court decision rejected a motion for an extension on the deadline. The Appellate Division of state Superior Court recently denied a motion filed on behalf of New Jersey municipalities…
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Crawford House exterior restored
Boro seeks state grant to fund interior renovations BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent The Crawford House TINTON FALLS — On a beautiful fall day, a group of volunteers and community leaders came together to appreciate the work and care that had gone into the restoration of one of the town’s most historic homes. Dating from the…
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Getting their kicks
Above: Red Bank Red Bull Timothy Linden (l) tries to bring down a loose ball during a soccer game at Count Basie Park in Red Bank on Nov. 1. Left: The Red Bulls’ Brian Fuentes sends the ball to an open teammate during the game, sponsored by Red Bank Parks and Recreation. PHOTOS BY ERIC…
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Dems to hold Blue Denim Rally
RED BANK — Borough Council candidates Juanita Lewis and Ed Zipprich will attend a Blue Denim Kick-Off Rally on Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at noon at River Street Commons. According to a press release from the Red Bank Democratic Club, the rally is aimed at introducing the Democratic candidates, energizing all voters to participate in…
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Visual and Performing Arts program marks 25 yrs.
LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank Regional (RBR) Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VPA) kicked off its 25th anniversary year Oct. 5 with a Grand Celebration at the RBR theater at 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver. Musical selections were performed by student pianists chosen by area piano teachers who were invited to participate in this…
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Zebu Forno will open in Freehold
Zebu Forno, which has locations in Red Bank and Holmdel, will open in downtown Freehold early next year. FREEHOLD — Moving to bring its European style bakery-café concept to a prime location in the heart of downtown Freehold Borough’s “restaurant row,” Zebu Forno has signed a lease for the site of the former Cornerstone Caffé…
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Conservation group nears fundraising goal
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Despite heavy downpours the day before and more predictions of inclement weather, 350 loyal supporters of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) made it out to Monmouth County’s Huber Woods Equestrian Center, Middletown, on Sept. 27 for the 31st annual dinner dance and fundraiser. This year’s theme was “The Home Stretch,”…
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YMCA to host forum on obesity, diabetes
RED BANK — The Community YMCA will host a presentation by two leading pediatrics experts as part of its effort to educate the community about childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes. In the second of its public Health Forum series, “Building Strong Families,” the YMCA will present Dr. Alvin N. Eden and Dr. Barry E. Levin…
