Category: HUB News
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Commission wants Schwebel reinstated
Cty. Human Relations Commission criticizes township’s stance BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer The Middletown Township Human RightsCommission (HRC) has drafted a resolution seeking the reappointment of Carolyn Schwebel, its former chairwoman. Carolyn Schwebel At the commission’s Jan. 24 meeting, members drafted a unanimous resolution in support of the reappointment of Schwebel to the commission, which…
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Quilt exhibit marks homes’ centennial
Wesleyan Arms quilt makers celebrate diversity CHRIS KELLY staff Residents created centennial quilts to mark the 100th anniversary of United Methodist Homes communities. RED BANK- “ACommunity Sewn Together,” an exhibition of 11 United Methodist Homes’Centennial quilts will be on view at Wesleyan Arms, 9 Wall St., beginning Thursday and running through Feb. 1. While people…
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Handlin to host public forum on PNC issues
Assemblywoman will renew effort to pass underage drinking bill BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer In preparation for this year’s concert series at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) is taking matters into her own hands. Amy Handlin “Looking ahead to the 2008 concert season, the community, and parents in particular…
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Suspect in west side assault arrested
RED BANK – A suspect has been apprehended by police in connection with the stabbing of a 21-year-old male on Jan. 25, according to the Red Bank Police Department. Armando Cruz, 20, of River Street, has been charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly stabbed the victim across the chest and arm, according to a…
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Legislators: Corzine balances budget on backs of commuters
Some fear toll increases may divert truck traffic to local roads BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Twelfth District Republican legislators Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande and Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon last week called on Gov. Jon Corzine to produce a budget which is not reliant on his controversial toll road plan. Jon Corzine “The governor…
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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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Beck, O’Scanlon to set up shop on Monmouth St.
Council amends ordinance to allow gov’t offices BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer RED BANK- Apair of legislators with local roots are set to relocate their offices to the streets of Red Bank. New Jersey state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R- 12) and stateAssemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-12) are moving their District 12 legislative offices to the third…
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Sea Bright looks to revamp beach facilities
Boardwalk, pool, new beach building may be in plans BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT – As part of the borough’s enhanced Smart Growth initiative, officials are hoping to see several borough projects realized this year. At the Borough Council meeting Jan. 15, council members discussed a schedule for the 2008 smart growth workshop…
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O’port mulls request for heliport access
Council considers use to transport medical patients BY JENNA O’DONNELL Staff Writer OCEANPORT- The heliport atMonmouth Park racetrack may be reopened for year-round service following a request made by Long Branch officials. At last week’s Borough Council meeting, OceanportMayorMichaelMahon presented the e-mailed request, which came from Long Branch City Administrator Howard H. Woolley. “Here’s the…
