Category: HUB News

  • United in Memory: 9/11 Victims Memorial Quilt

    Exhibit will be at Brookdale CC May 20-22 BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer The United in Memory: 9/11 Victims Memorial Quilt, created in honor of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, stretches a quarter-mile when laid end to end. Created as much for healing as for remembering, a…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Spring was in the air at last weekend’s plant sale, held at Borough Hall, River Road, sponsored by the Rumson Garden Club.

  • Shrewsbury celebrates its past

    History Day will take place May 14 at historic Four Corners SHREWSBURY –– The rich history of Shrewsbury Township, which traces back to the 17th Century and the first European settlers, will come alive on Saturday, May 14, during Shrewsbury History Day. The event will be held in the Four Corners historic district at Broad…

  • Shrewsbury budget calls for 4.1-cent tax hike

    BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer SHREWSBURY — The Borough Council introduced its $7,171,439 spending plan on May 2. With anticipated revenues of $2,107,437, the tax bite for residents will be $5,064,002, which represents an increase in the tax levy of $323,366 over last year. Thomas X. Seaman, the borough’s chief financial…

  • GOP blocks Dems from filling seat

    Dems insist seat vacated by resigned councilman will be filled BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Perhaps when former borough Councilman William Gelfound returns to town next week, he can explain what really prompted him to suddenly step down from office last month. Until then, Mayor Jo-Ann…

  • Cell tower, open space are F.H. election issues

    Two candidates are unopposed for two open seats BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer FAIR HAVEN — Three issues face the candidates for the upcoming November Fair Haven council election: a cell tower, open space and taxes. “I am in favor of a cell tower in town,” Republican Garrett Bess, Hance Road,…

  • Monmouth Conservatory makes music for everyone

    As it celebrates 40th anniversary, MCM plans for new facility BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent MIGUEL JUAREZ staff The Monmouth Conservatory of Music is embarking on its 41st year with ambitious plans for a larger facility. Clockwise from above: Founder Felix Molzer leads a rehearsal of the Children’s Opera Chorus. Vladislav Kovalsky combines…

  • Charter school found in violation of state regulations

    State tells school not to add debt; refund $1M in state aid BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer The state has given the Red Bank Charter School and its foundation 45 days to come up with a plan to correct violations including incurring “massive debt.” The charter school will also be required…

  • RBR seniors display art

    “Faith” by Sarah Maple Artwork by 13 graduating seniors in the Commercial Art class at Red Bank Regional (RBR) High School is on display at Little Silver Borough Hall. The work displayed is the culmination of the intense art training they have received for the past four years as part of RBR’s Visual and Performing…