Category: HUB News
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Borough in private talks on cell tower site
DEP again rejects request for Fair Haven Fields site BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent BY LIZ SHEEHANCorrespondent Fair Haven FAIR HAVEN – Mayor Michael Halfacre said that the borough is now involved in negotiations that must remain private to attempt to solve the problem of where to place a cell tower in the town. We are…
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Towns: Let it snow, we’re ready
Tinton Falls, Shrewsbury review emergency management plan BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Many communities were overwhelmed during the Valentine’s Day ice storm, but they were still able to get the job done. A week after the storm had passed, two towns were reviewing their emergency management plan and finding that it…
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Rumson opts to build new borough hall
Architect: Cost of new construction half that of rehab BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer Architect’s rendering of the new Rumson Memorial Borough Hall. RUMSON – Despite some mixed reactions by residents about the planned demolition and rebuilding of Memorial Borough Hall, Rumson officials say it would be more expensive to renovate…
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Fort reuse authority adds staff
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA) has finally hired an accountant. Beverlee M. Akerblom, of Shrewsbury, was hired at the FMERPA monthly meeting on Feb. 21, at a salary of $67,000. Akerblom, a certified public accountant, will begin her position in mid-March. She will…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Members of the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School girls basketball team react after losing a close game to Red Bank Catholic High School.
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After-school clubs help children thrive
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer Above: Red Bank’s Javion Harris, 8, scores a touché against Arianna Morris, 9, Red Bank, during a fencing class offered in an after-school program at the Salvation Army, Red Bank, Feb. 26. At left: Harris, along with other youths, practices his stance. RED BANK – Fencing,…
