Category: HUB News

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.”…

  • 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…

  • Jersey Shore outlet stores agreement signed

    Redevelopment agreement signed; project to begin BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer TINTON FALLS – The long-awaited Jersey Shore Premium Outlet Center, to be built on Route 66, was back on the agenda for last week’s Borough Council meeting. Council members unanimously approved an in-depth redevelopment agreement with the developer of the…