Category: HUB Opinion

  • Red Bank forum was long on summit, short on economics

    The Red Bank economic summit was long on summit and short on economics. The event was put together by DemocraticCouncilmanMichaelDuPont, a highway commissioner who signed the letter to Gov. Jon Corzine requesting the toll hike. The panel, made up almost entirely of prominent Democrats and featuring developers and real estate attorneys, failed to feature a…

  • Helen E. Parker

    Mrs. Parker, 93, of Springfield, Mass., died Jan. 25, 2009, at Chapin Hill Nursing Home, Red Bank. She was a lifelong resident of Springfield. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Charles M. Parker Jr.; and a brother, William T. Devine. She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard and Susan…

  • Claire D. Acquaro

    Mrs. Acquaro, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died Jan. 26, 2009, at Medi Center, Neptune. She resided in Red Bank, prior to relocating to Oakhurst 35 years ago. She was a secretary at Shore Dairies for 10 years. She was predeceased by two sisters, and five brothers. She is survived by her husband…

  • Frank C. Arnone

    Mr. Arnone, 92, of Shrewsbury, died Jan. 31, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He owned and operated Arnone’s Texaco Service Center, Shrewsbury, from 1947-82. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Sophie, in 2001; a brother, Thomas; and two sisters, Rose Arnone and Mildred Stobel. He is survived by son and…

  • Helen E. Blandon

    Mrs. Blandon, 90, of West Long Branch, died Jan. 31, 2009. She was a retired secretary at Westinghouse Electric, Newark, where she was employed 10 years She was predeceased by her husband, Roberto Blandon; and a brother, William Atkins. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Nino Blandon of Little Silver. Visitation…

  • Nonprofits will face a year of challenge in 2009

    Guest Column • James Abruzzo The financial crisis of 2008 will have a serious negative effect on the nonprofit sector in New Jersey in 2009. The sector is comprised of many organizations that are often taken for granted until they are no longer there: after-school programs, food banks, homes for children with aids or organizations…

  • Dianne Metzger Ledwith

    Mrs. Ledwith, 55, of Shrewsbury, died Jan. 18, 2009, at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, N.Y., following a battle with cancer. She received a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University, New York City. She was predeceased by her father, Samuel Metzger, in 1980. She is survived by her husband, Henry Ledwith of New York City;…

  • Moving date of election will be political cocktail

    In the News • MARK ROSMAN Terry Spilken has served on the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education for many years. He is a person who has earned respect through his actions as a board member and someone whose opinions on issues relating to school districts should be considered. He said something at a…

  • Sherwood “Sher” McCall

    Mr. McCall, 88, of Holmdel, died Jan. 20, 2009, at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Hazlet. He resided in Little Silver, and Middletown, prior to relocating to Holmdel 11 years ago. He was the retired director of military sales at Block Drug, Jersey City. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Cunningham McCall;…