Category: HUB Opinion

  • IN THE ARTS

    “The Immigrant” by Mark Harelik is a heartfelt, funny play that brings a fresh perspective to the age-old story of immigration and assimilation. The biographical tale of the author’s grandfather, a Russian Jew, who arrived in Galveston Tex., at the turn of the century, spans 30 years of the family’s history. Performances are 7 p.m.…

  • Walter H. Skea

    Mr. Skea, 80, of Clearwater, Fla., and formerly Tinton Falls, died Nov. 6, 2008, at home. He was an estimating engineer for 43 years, retiring in 1993 as vice president and manager of the estimating department at Crow Construction, New York City. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Lillian “Lee” McCloud Skea…

  • Domestic violence reaches all classes of society

    One out of three American women reports being abused at some point in her lifetime. One in five employed adults in the United States is a victim of domestic violence. For those of us who work at large companies, that means we may be working side-by-side with hundreds of people touched by domestic violence. Domestic…

  • Lunch Break makes appeal for holiday needs

    Lunch Break, Red Bank’s nonprofit soup kitchen, has been serving members of our community for 25 years. Our main responsibilities are to serve hot lunches at Lunch Break Mondays through Fridays, and bag lunches each Saturday, which are prepared by volunteers from St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church in Lincroft. Each month we also…

  • ‘Focal Point’ fine arts photo show at Guild

    “Sandy Hook Lifeguard Station” The November exhibit at the Guild of Creative Art features fine arts photography by more than a dozen local photographers. “Focal Point: An Exhibit by 13 Photographers,” curated by Laury A. Egan, features more than 100 archival fine art photographs by many of the area’s outstanding professional photographers. Egan’s selection criteria…

  • Save Sandy Hook will continue to fight Hook project

    We have read the article by Mary Lou Strong that appeared in this paper on Nov. 7. Ordinarily we do not reply to such drivel, but this deserves some answers. I am the president of Save Sandy Hook and my husband is the secretary. Save Sandy Hook (SSH) consists of 14 people, residents of our…

  • Who’s been eating their porridge?

    Above: Mama, Papa and Baby Bear check out what’s left in their bowls of porridge after a visit from Goldilocks during a performance of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” by Paper Moon Puppet Theatre. Right: Children and parents watch the puppets perform at the Red Bank Public Library on Nov. 6. CHRIS KELLY staff

  • Pallone has power to end Fort Hancock lease

    Congressman Frank Pallone has reportedly written to the director of the National Park Service asking the NPS to terminate its lease with Sandy Hook Partners. The lease will bring about the rehabilitation and reuse of 36 out of 100 buildings in the Fort Hancock district of Sandy Hook, Gateway National Recreation Area. Pallone should know…

  • Parents extends thanks to Tour de Shore supporters

    On Oct. 12, Timmy’s Tour de Shore for pediatric brain tumor research was held at Fort Hancock in Sandy Hook. It was a beautiful, sunny day perfect for a 2-, 8- and 23-mile bike ride. The Tour de Shore attracted more than 450 bike riders. Many families came out to enjoy a day full of…