Category: HUB News
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In the Arts
A book signing for “Two-Faced: Confessions of a Soap Opera Make-Up Artist” will be held Sept. 23 and 24, 1-4 p.m. Local makeup artist to the stars Timothy Alan will be signing copies of his beautiful new coffee-table book at Face FX, 15 White Street. In attendance will be legendary soap stars Robin Mattson and…
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Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial unveiled
The new Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial, created by artist Franco Minervini, was unveiled at the ceremony Sunday The Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial dedication was held at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook on Sunday. As part of the gathering, a permanent memorial designed by artist Franco Minervini was unveiled, including a 7,000-pound stone American eagle. The county…
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Borough told it lags on affordable housing
Consultant tells council to negotiate COAH obligation BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer LITTLE SILVER — The borough must take steps to get into compliance with state mandates on its affordable housing obligation, a consultant told the Borough Council this week. At its workshop session, the council heard a presentation on the…
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Red Cross pitches in to aid Katrina victims
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer The American Red Cross is experiencing a wellspring of support for its services to the people suffering under the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. Hillary Cummons, of the Jersey Coast Office of the American Red Cross, said there has been a surge in volunteer recruitment as…
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Tips for donors on hurricane relief appeals
Hurricane Katrina, like many natural disasters, is prompting some people to take advantage of Americans’ eagerness to assist victims, reports the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. Donors should be especially alert to these typical post-disaster situations, the Alliance warns: Phone solicitors may seek contributions allegedly on behalf of well-known relief charities without authorization from…
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Hearing on West Side Lofts moved to Oct. 6
MW Red Bank wants public to hear details of applications BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer RED BANK — To avoid sending the wrong message to the public, the applicant for the West Side Lofts project asked that the hearing on the mixed use development be rescheduled for next month. At last…
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Art that pushes the limits of studio walls
“Robot with Alligators” by Toby Buonagurio Ceramic with diverse surfaces The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA) in Long Branch is presenting “Over the Top-Under the Rug,” an exhibition that examines the myriad creations that can find form in the solitude of the artist’s studio. The exhibition showcases works by almost 70 artists whose…
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Visioning under way for S.B. downtown
$50K state grant helps pay for planning, meetings BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer SEA BRIGHT — For members of three subgroups of a task force made up of residents and entrepreneurs, meetings at members’ homes and a local doughnut shop are on this fall’s calendar. Over coffee and doughnuts,…
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Future uncertain for Ft. Monmouth workers
Employees whose jobs are transferred likely to be offered spots BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer With Fort Monmouth at the beginning of the long closing process, more than 5,000 employees are wondering what their next step will be. Most of the fort’s operation is expected to be moved to Aberdeen (Md.)…
