Category: HUB Opinion

  • Mary Grace Collins

    Mrs. Collins, 79, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and formerly of the Belford section of Middletown, died May 20, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, in 1989. Mrs. Collins is survived by three sons, Dave Collins of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet, and Glen Collins and Vincent…

  • Mary Elizabeth “Bette” Abel

    Mrs. Abel, 91, of Red Bank, died May 18, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was an artist and instructor and exhibiting artist at The Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury. She was also the art director for the borough of Little Silver. She exhibited at several local galleries as well as the Whitney…

  • Helen Capik Endlich

    Mrs. Endlich, 92, of the Shadow Lake section of Middletown, died May 20, 2009, at home. She had resided in Edison before relocating to Shadow Lake in 1979. Before her retirement, Mrs. Endlich was a seamstress in Perth Amboy. She was predeceased by her first husband, Walter J. Capik; her husband, Robert Endlich; a daughter,…

  • Anthony K. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 47, of Red Bank, died May 21, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was employed at Real Soft Inc., Cranbury, as a contract employer for AT&T. Prior to that, he was employed at AT&T, Lincroft section of Middletown, and Holmdel, until 2004. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Kim Mitter…

  • ‘A Century of Smiles’

    Although animation had its earliest beginnings in Europe in the 1800s, it took root in the U.S. at the dawn of the 20th century and is considered to be a true American art form. “Cheshire Cat – Krafty “Kitty” by Disney Opening Friday, May 29, at the Monmouth Museum, “A Century of Smiles” pays tribute…

  • To escape, just step out of the last two centuries

    Coda • GREG BEAN Iguess nearly everyone has a side of their life that they tend to keep private because they think nobody would understand. I know I do, and for more than 30 years of writing columns, I’ve never written about it. I guess it’s time. Fact is, I’m a historical re-enactor, and so…

  • Residents encouraged to join R.B.’s green team

    Do you have a passion for issues relating to the environment? Are you interested in local economic and social matters? If so, the Red Bank Environmental Commission (RBEC) is forming a green team to participate in the Sustainable Jersey municipal certification program. The Green Team will be tasked with enhancing the quality of life in…

  • Agency essential in curbing rise of teen pregnancy

    May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. It is a sad fact that the U.S. teen birthrate has increased for the second year in a row, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics. We have the highest rates of teen pregnancy among comparable countries. An estimated 750,000 American teens become pregnant each…

  • League reminds residents to vote in primary June 2

    The League of Women Voters of New Jersey (LWVNJ) reminds all citizens that New Jersey’s primary election will take place June 2. Primary candidates to be voted on will include candidates for New Jersey Governor, New Jersey State Assembly, and some New Jersey State Senate special election seats. Only the Democratic and Republican parties will…