Category: HUB News
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Community rallies to aid one of its own
OCEANPORT – The community of Oceanport came together and raised $20,000 to aid fellow resident Barbara Fuller at a Nov. 24 benefit. “It was excellent,” said Wendy Macksey, a lifelong friend of Fuller. “We raised quite a bit of money and got some media exposure.” Fuller suffered a debilitating accident in February 2007 when she…
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Family fun
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Melissa Vuong, 5, strings beads for a necklace during Family Fun Night at Markham Place School in Little Silver. Kevin Screen, 5, has his fortune told by Jeanne Quigley. Will Zitzman, 14, works on a sand art creation at the Feb. 1 event. Erin Ostrowski, 7, has…
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Library opens new chapter
Facility reopens with limited hours, work still under way BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer After 16 months of renovations, the Red Bank Public Library staff is taking the revamped facility on a “shakedown cruise,” according to library director Deborah Griffin-Sadel. CHRIS KELLY staff The Children’s Reading Room is among the areas refurbished during renovations to…
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Immigrant’s tale
CHRIS KELLY staff Actress Ashley Adler portrays a young Irish immigrant as she tells students at Maple Place School in Oceanport on Jan. 25 about her journey to America in the 19th century. CHRIS KELLY staff Actress Ashley Adler, portraying a young Irish immigrant to America in the 1800s, tells students at Maple Place School…
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A beacon of light on the bay
Camp Happiness boosts quality of life for visually impaired BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent Visitors to Camp Happiness in Leonardo have the opportunity to enjoy facilities, including a gym, activities like art lessons and the camaraderie of others. MIDDLETOWN- Most visitors toCamp Happiness cannot actually see the light but will eagerly tell anyone that the…
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Hearing on disputed mayoral contest Feb. 21
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT – A hearing on the validity of the Sea Bright mayoral election results that was originally scheduled for Jan. 30 has been pushed to Feb. 21. The hearing will take place at 9 a.m. before state Superior Court Judge Robert A. Coogan in Freehold. Former Sea Bright Mayor…
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Council sets fees for parking shortfalls
Nonresidential projects would pay into dedicated fund BY JENNA O’DONNELL Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN – The Borough Council adopted an amendment creating a parking fund at the Jan. 28 council meeting. T he amendment to an existing ordinance calls for a payment of $2,500 per parking space to be made by developers of nonresidential projects…
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Emergency notice systems upgraded
Two local boroughs have taken a significant step to keep their residents informed in emergency situations. In the event of emergencies that require public notification, the boroughs of Oceanport and Tinton Falls have upgraded to a new high-speed telephone emergency notification service known as CodeRED. CodeRED, part of Emergency Communications Network Inc. of Ormand Beach,…
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YMCA hosts Valentine’s dance for active adults
RED BANK- On Saturday, Feb. 9, The Community YMCA in Red Bank is hosting its first Valentine’s Dance Party for active older adults and their guests in the community. Developed by the Y’s Active Older Adult (AOA) Committee, the event will include dinner, dancing with instruction, music by Bob Paddack’s Big Band, prizes and more.…
