Category: HUB News
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DEP revising rule on access to waterfront
Proposed regulations would govern private, public properties BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent BY LORI ANNE OLIWACorrespondent Public fallout continues over new rules proposed by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to regulate public access to New Jersey’s waterfront. The new Public Trust Rights Rule will apply to both commercial and residential properties along the…
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Critics call for independent inquiry into fort lease
Advocates for an unspoiled Sandy Hook want an independent investigation into a lease agreement between the National Park Service (NPS) and a developer, not one conducted by the federal government. Members of Save Sandy Hook (SSH), a grassroots group formed to block commercial development at Fort Hancock, say they are skeptical of Monday’s announcement that…
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Plan envisions future of Red Bank waterfront
Riverwalk, parks, development, public access highlighted BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer BY MELISSA KARSHStaff Writer A visioning plan for Red Bank suggests improvements to Marine Park would enhance access to the Navesink River. A waterfront development plan for Red Bank calls for creation of a community green, or large public park, in the area of…
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‘Wall That Heals’ visits Long Branch
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Despite heavy rain, Oceanport’s Jim Palumbo visits “The Wall That Heals,” a half-scale replica of the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial, displayed along the Long Branch beachfront, July 30. Right: An American flag and a bouquet of flowers have been left by a visitor to “The Wall” exhibit. LONG BRANCH…
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Gracie under pressure
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer Photos by Brian Bahr/Getty Images for IFL Holmdel resident Renzo Gracie is a member of the New York Pitbulls of the International Fight League, which will be in action tonight at Continental Airlines Arena. Above, Gracie is shown in action in September. HOLMDEL – What the…
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White Water Evening to raise autism awareness
SEA BRIGHT – The Surfers’ Environmental Alliance (SEA) is organizing the first surf paddle around the island of Manhattan. The invitation-only, 28-mile paddle will take place Monday, Aug. 13, and will be completed by about 50 participants, including some of the biggest names in surfing. Participants will be on stand-up paddleboards and traditional surfboards. All…
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Zoners continue Rumson Country Day hearing
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer BY MELISSA KARSHStaff Writer RUMSON – – Rumson Country Day School officials will continue a presentation on expansion plans before the Borough Zoning Board at a special session Aug. 14. “Hopefully, this is the final one [meeting],” said headmaster Chad Small. “It’s a long process with a lot of experts.”…
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Rumson man indicted in $75M heating oil scheme
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer BY MELISSA KARSHStaff Writer Two owners of oil transportation companies and two employees, including a Rumson resident, were indicted July 19 on charges of stealing and then reselling $75 million worth of heating oil, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office. The companies involved are Mystic…
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Wellness center receives $30K gift
The Wellness Community has received a generous gift that will benefit Monmouth and Ocean County residents who are living with cancer. The Freed Foundation of Washington, D.C., has donated $30,000 to The Wellness Community – The Diney Goldsmith Center in Eatontown. The mission of The Wellness Community is to help people affected by cancer enhance…
