Category: HUB Opinion
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Helen M. Kovolesky
Mrs. Kovelesky, 93, of the Leonardo section of Middletown, died May 26, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a seamstress for 30 years at Caruso’s Sewing and Fabrication, Highlands, retiring in 1975. She was predeceased by her husband, George F., in 1999; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by two…
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Bring it on! 23rd annual Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival
Memorial Day has come and gone, and now it’s time for the Jersey Shore’s first major festival: the Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival. Houston Person This annual extravaganza, produced by the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation, will take place this weekend, June 5-7, in scenic Marine Park by the gentle Navesink River. The…
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Schedule of events
Friday, June 5 Marina Stage noon-1:30 p.m. T.J.Wheeler& JSJBF Youth Project 1:50-3:05 p.m. Funktion 11 3:30- 4:45 p.m. Sandy Mack Band w/ Eric Ducoff 5:10-6:25 p.m. Grupo Yuri 6:50-8:05 p.m. Jerry Dugger and the Dugger Brothers National Act 8:30-10 p.m. Deanna Bogart Band National Act Riverfront Stage 1-2 p.m. Blue Mood Band 2:20-3:20 p.m. James…
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Weigh in on Maple Ave. boat ramp at June 8 council meeting
Guest Column • Cindy Burnham Iam disgusted and disappointed, although not surprised, in the decision of the mayor and council to drop all plans regarding Maple Avenue. Ya know … it’s so funny that Red Bank has owned this property for 15 years and done nothing with it. They have let it become overgrown with…
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Boro should say no to MOM and transit village
Months back, Mayor Pat Menna stated publicly that he was open to the idea of pursuing Transit Village status for Red Bank, if it would secure free money to use on town projects. Taxpayers know that nothing is free. “Free” is a mirage that appears and disappears with regularity in Red Bank. If you look…
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T.F. mayor-elect and team thank supporters
Thank you for your support on Election Day. We are humbled by the number of people who have voted for us to be their voice in Tinton Falls. We campaigned since January and listened attentively to each person we visited. However, the victory on Election Day was due to the hard work of the countless…
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Nuclear power is the answer to energy dilemma
Much has been spoken about the need to expand wind and solar power generation. If those two areas are expanded on a large scale, the total energy contribution for us in the USA will be far less then 5 percent of our total energy needs. Electric cars are also heralded as the savior, but we…
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Emma T. Schunke
Mrs. Schunke, 92, of Tinton Falls, died May 23, 2009, at Renaissance Gardens, Tinton Falls. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold V. Schunke, in 1986; a granddaughter, Christine May, in 1980; a brother, Edgar Sturken; and a sister, Anne Carlson. She is survived by a son, John J. Schunke of Wayne; a daughter and…
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Columnist being ‘myopic’ over taxes, schools
In a recent editorial (“Never Mind the Details, Let’s Have a Tax Revolt!” May 21, 2009), Mark Rosman has concerns about being a heretic. I assure Mr. Rosman he is not; his views are just myopic. To state that the Abbott school districts are “now the wealthy districts” shows a total lack of understanding of…
