Category: HUB News
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Exhibit reprises art journey
Left, “Mia”; above, “Bouquet with Sunflowers” “My Art Journey,” a retrospective of 10 years of artistic endeavor by Mafalda Cento will open at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center on Sept. 18. The show of works by the Staten Island artist includes 80 paintings and will run through Oct. 1. A native of Rome, Italy, Cento’s…
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Workers and residents vent over fort closing
Urge lawmakers to protect soldiers in field BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE MORGANStaff Writer Fort Monmouth, Eaton-town, engineer Paul Kirzow enjoys living in Monmouth County and does not want to leave his home to seek a similar position elsewhere. Addressing a group of area lawmakers and Fort Monmouth advocates sitting onstage at Monmouth…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Cheerleaders Christina Garofolo (front to back) Daniella Vega and Agnes Kim, all Ocean Township, encourage passersby to participate in “Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve,” a blood drive conducted by the Central Jersey Blood Center at the Two River Theater in Red Bank on Aug. 27.
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Beck wants developers to disclose contributions
McKenna: Rule should apply to every applicant before zoning, planning BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer The Red Bank Borough Council is looking at an ordinance that would require applicants before the planning and zoning boards to disclose political contributions. The council is studying an ordinance adopted in Jackson Township that requires developers to disclose political…
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At the Firemen’s Fair
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top left — The Ferris wheel lights up the sky at the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair on Aug. 27. Toni Clark, Tinton Falls, pours batter to make funnel cakes. Katie Jones, Fair Haven, swirls cotton candy. Visitors wait to ride the “Zipper.” Derek Amheiter, 9, Little Silver, has…
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West Nile virus detected in towns
Mosquito Commission advises residents to take precautions BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer Mosquito samples from Keyport and the Port Monmouth section of Middletown have tested positive for West Nile virus. The Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission announced the finding Aug. 24. “Our mosquito surveillance shows that West Nile virus…
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Above, Chris Morrissy entertains people who are waiting to donate blood for the Central Jersey Blood Center’s “Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve” blood drive at the Two River Theater, Red Bank, Aug. 27. Below, Little Silver’s Rita Labrecque relaxes as she donates blood. PHOTOSBY CHRIS KELLY staff
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Council opposes MOM line through Red Bank
Resolution: Line duplicates service, raises environmental issues BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer RED BANK — The Borough Council passed a resolution opposing the Lakehurst to Red Bank spur for the proposed Monmouth Ocean Middlesex (MOM) rail line. Councilwoman Jennifer Beck requested the action, and the resolution was passed unanimously at the…
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County freeholders get into act to save fort
Board will seek reversal of Pentagon decision by Bush BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer FREEHOLD — With more than 22,000 Fort Monmouth jobs hanging in the balance, many held by constituents, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be in touch with area representatives in Washington, D.C., to…
