Category: HUB Opinion

  • Ana L. Salgado

    Mrs. Salgado, 50, of Red Bank, died March 9, 2009, in Queens, N.Y. She resided in Middletown, prior to relocating to Queens 13 years ago. She was a bilingual aide for the Red Bank Regional High School until 2008 before leaving because of an illness. Prior to that, she was the coordinator of Latino community…

  • Monroe G. “Butch” Marx

    Mr. Marx, 87, of Tinton Falls, died March 15, 2009, at home. He was the third generation in his family business, Marx Brothers, Shrewsbury, and named Business Man of the Year in 1972. He was the former Shrewsbury Borough Fire Department Chief, president of the Board of Education President, First Aid Captain, and member of…

  • Lack of support from politicians angers NOPE

    Arecipe for disaster is brewing at the 11,000- acre main side base of Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle — which spans Colts Neck, Tinton Falls and Wall Townships — and the indifference of Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez, as well as Gov. Jon Corzine is inexcusable and irresponsible government. All New Jersey residents should…

  • Arnold “Mickey” Rathlev

    Mr. Rathlev, 89, of Little Silver, died March 12, 2009, at home. He was employed for several technology companies, retiring from ITT in 1975. Prior to that, he was with the U.S. Army for several years, retiring as a colonel at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, in 1966. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine; and a…

  • Soldiers Project filling gap in counseling for veterans

    Incidents of violence and suicide involving returning veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are of great concern to everyone. Local papers across the country have reported on the numerous stories of assault, suicide, rape and homicide. A recent New York Times story on the alarming occurrences not only ratcheted up public interest, but…

  • Reader says bring back the Ford Ranchero — say what?

    Coda • GREG BEAN Once again, my readers have come through. When I ask them to respond to a column, they respond. Man, do they respond. A few weeks ago, after writing a column about how I thought the American auto industry could save itself by reintroducing the cars that made it famous — like…

  • On ethics panel, McMorrow does the right thing

    Guest Column • Arthur Z. Kamin In the end, Freeholder Director Barbara J. McMorrow did the right thing. She rose to the occasion. She climbed the mountain. She hit the heights for herself, for the Board of Freeholders and for the Monmouth County residents she serves. After initial hesitation, McMorrow cast the deciding vote for…

  • Spraypaint surrealiZm

    ‘Eyes See Stars,” a new spraypaint surrealiZm exhibition by Doug Z, is at McKay Imaging Photography Studio “Stair-gazing” and Gallery in Red Bank. Monmouth County artist Doug Z offers a batch of eye-catching new paintings. His unique style combines spray paint, stencils and hypnotic patterns. Whether it’s one of his trademark starry-eyed flowerhead people, a…

  • In the Arts

    Monmouth University in West Long Branch will host the Metropolitan Opera’s groundbreaking series “The Met: Live in HD” on March 21 and May 9. Live broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera from Lincoln Center in New York City will be shown on Pollak Theatre’s large screen. Single tickets are $22, $20 for seniors and $10 for…