Category: HUB News

  • Weather a factor in delayed library opening

    Sickels: Setbacks typical in renovations of older buildings in winter BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer RED BANK – Weather conditions have extended the closure of the Red Bank Public Library, which is now expected to open partially in late spring. The library first closed for renovations in October, and was scheduled…

  • Boro man a suspect in Long Branch stabbings

    RED BANK – – A Red Bank man was arrested last week in connection with the stabbing of two Long Branch residents. Juan Jacinto Palapa, 19, West Street, was taken into custody Feb. 28 at his home and charged with two counts of attempted murder, a first-degree crime, for allegedly stabbing a man, whose name…

  • B’nai Israel celebrates Jewish freedom in Purim

    Synagogue’s preschoolers learn about holiday with costumes and crafts BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Samantha Pfeffer, Navesink, celebrates Purim at Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson, by painting the face of a laughing Alex Scaff, also Navesink, at the Purim celebration on March 4. RUMSON – A classic story of…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff Red Bank Catholic High School students rehearse a scene from “Anything Goes.” The musical will be presented March 8-10.

  • Notes

    A free line dancing class will be offered Wednesday, March 14, from 2-3 p.m. at The Chelsea at Tinton Falls senior living community, 1 Hartford Drive. The public is invited to take part in the session. Attendees will learn the basic steps for line dancing, which is a great way to help seniors stay in…

  • Chinese New Year Ribbon Dance

    Above: Sophia Weiner, 9, Little Silver, (center) leads the Happy New Year Ribbon Dance during a Chinese New Year celebration presented by the Jersey Shore Chinese School at Markham Place School in Little Silver on Feb. 24. At right: Katherine Lin, 11, Holmdel, leads the Ribbon Dance. PHOTOSBYMIGUELJUAREZstaff

  • Holt bill would demand paper record of votes

    Once defeated, proposal getting a second look with new Democratic majority BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer Rush Holt A new bill put forth by U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (12th District) would mandate that all electronic voting machines produce a voter-verified paper trail, but some critics have voiced concern over security and…

  • Planner spells out options for future of downtown

    3 plans outlined focus on municipal buildings and pedestrian safety BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent BY LIZ SHEEHANCorrespondent Sea Bright SEA BRIGHT – – “Our work starts now,” Councilman William Keeler said Saturday after a planner from a firm hired to draw up a revitalization plan for the town had presented a summary and answered questions…

  • Photo contest captures favorite places in N.J.

    The next photo you take anywhere in New Jersey impressive enough to don a picture frame might also make its way into the New Jersey Countryside Magazine and on their Web site. The New Jersey Office of Travel & Tourism has partnered with New Jersey Countryside for a state-wide photo contest of your favorite places…