Category: HUB News

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    Salvation Army Capt. Libaniel Urbina, Hispanic outreach director for the Red Bank Corps, and a camper in the corps’ summer program are ready for the ice cream truck to arrive. The two hold passes that entitle them to a refreshing ice cream treat after the fun and games of Fun Day held July 24 at…

  • Jason’s benefit celebrates young cancer survivor

    RED BANK — Cheyenne Fraley has been cancer-free for two years now, and to celebrate, Jason’s Dreams for Kids will host Cheyenne Fraley’s Second Annual Golf Bake. The fundraiser will take place 1-8 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Cruz Golf Country Club, 364 Birdsall Road in Farmingdale. The event will feature an all-you-caneat clambake featuring…

  • Oyster gardeners

    Top: Christine Lynn (l-r), Oyster Program assistant for the NY/NJ Baykeeper, prepares to “plant” 1,000 oysters in a pod that will be studied for one year, while Bill Shadel, Habitat Restoration Program director for the Baykeeper, and Alma Guth, of Sea Bright, sift through baby oysters to find viable specimens, at a training session for…

  • R.B. council adopts $19.1M budget

    Cangemi objects to inclusion of health insurance benefits BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer Mary Grace Cangemi RED BANK — The Borough Council adopted a $19.1 million budget by a threeto one vote during a special meeting July 31, overriding objections to funding health insurance for council members. Only four council members voted, because Republican Councilman…

  • In the Service

    Marine Corps Pvt. Richard R. Pugliese has completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is the son of Lucy A. and Frank A. Pugliese of Red Bank.

  • Stop signals will calm traffic at intersection

    BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer SHARON LEFF Pedestrians cross the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Chestnut Street. RED BANK — To slow traffic at a busy intersection, four-way stop signs will be placed at the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Chestnut Street. The council unanimously approved the ordinance providing for stop signs at the July…

  • Efforts to save Highlands drawbridge thwarted

    Boro’s motion denied; citizens group drops legal actions BY SHARON LEFF Correspondent SEA BRIGHT — The borough’s legal maneuvering to halt the demolition of the Highlands bridge was denied, according to Mayor Maria Fernandes, who made the announcement at the July 29 council meeting. Judge Joel A. Pisano heard the federal case. “On Wednesday, July…

  • Mayor credits dept. heads for tax cut

    BY JENNA O’DONNELL Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — The Borough Council approved a budget of about $8.3 million last week, which reduces the tax rate by one cent per $100 of assessed valuation. During the July 28 meeting, council approved an amendment to the 2008 municipal budget before adopting the spending plan, which calls for…

  • Salvation Army gives kids a taste of summer

    Fun Day for kids from Red Bank and Keansburg BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Children in the Salvation Army Red Bank Corps summer program along with corps members and volunteers enjoyed a fun day July 24 that included games and cool treats from an ice cream truck. RED BANK — An ice cream truck,…