Category: HUB News
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Matawan will turn out lights for Earth Hour
Worldwide movement March 29 demonstrates energy conservation BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer On March 29, Matawan residents will find themselves in the dark, but for a good cause. By a resolution of the Borough Council approved at the March 3 meeting, the borough will be a participant in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour.…
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Red Bank to designate new historic district
Homes on inventory are in boro’s oldest section, circa 1850s BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer The Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission (RBHPC) is establishing a new historic district in the residential portion of the borough. George Bowden The RBHPC staged a special planning meeting March 6 to review the legal issues involving the historic district…
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Convicted drug dealer may face life in prison
RED BANK- A35-year-old Red Bank man could face life in prison after being convicted of maintaining and operating a crack cocaine production facility, according to theMonmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. A Monmouth County jury convicted Diron Wright, of Red Bank, of three counts of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), three counts of second…
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River rowing moves indoors for off season
Navesink Indoor Rowing trains for crew season BY JENNA O’DONNELL Staff Writer Students from nine area high schools have been perfecting their rowing technique all winter with Coach John Crilly at Navesink Indoor Rowing. Eamonn Sweeney, 17, of Middletown works on his form on an erg machine as other Navesink Indoor rowers look on. “Funny…
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Two Rivers Food &Wine Tasting to benefit Lunch Break
Lunch Break, a nonprofit that provides hot meals and other critical assistance to people in need, will be the beneficiary of the Red Bank Rotary’s eighth annual Two Rivers Food and Wine Tasting fundraiser, to be held onMonday,April 14, 6-9 p.m., at Branches in West Long Branch. Each year, approximately 350 people enjoy food and…
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For the Record
Opponents of the Highlands bridge replacement project are working to invalidate property transfers from the borough of Highlands to the N.J. Department of Transportation, which allowed the agency to go forward with plans to replace the span. An article in the Feb. 14 issue incorrectly stated that the transfers were made by the borough of…
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Court hearing held on Best Liquors license woes
Judge will make recommendation to state board BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer RED BANK- Aliquor storeowner had his day in court March 5, although a final decision on whether the store’s license will be revoked may not be rendered until the summer. The 9 a.m. hearing on the revocation of the alcohol distribution license of…
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Boro, YMCA agree: No sale, no suit
Resident asks state AG to investigate sale of historic bldg. BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer RED BANK- A”cease fire” agreement has been reached between borough officials and Community YMCA representatives over the sale of a historicMonmouth Street building. The CYMCA’s Children’s Cultural Center, 51 Monmouth St., which the borough sold to the Y for $1…
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Program would restore oyster beds to Navesink
Residents needed to help re-establish oyster population SEA BRIGHT – The NY/NJ Baykeeper and the borough Environmental Committee will host a pair of meetings with local citizens interested in conservation and willing to help with a project to plant baby oysters in the Shrewsbury River and farm them until maturity. The oysters will be harvested…
