Category: HUB Opinion

  • Taxpayers of Red Bank need to take control

    If there were ever any doubt that the residents and citizen taxpayers of Red Bank have been abused by the party in control of Red Bank over the last 18 years, you need only look at the soaring property tax bills and costs we suffer while over development-related expenses continue unabated. While this is obvious…

  • Inner-city youth experience simple summer pleasures

    This summer, 26 New York City children found out just how special summer is in the northern Monmouth County area. Thanks to the dedication of Fresh Air Fund hosts, volunteers and supporters, inner-city youngsters experienced simple summertime pleasures in your community. None of this would be possible without Corinne LeBaron, your local Fresh Air Fund…

  • Karen A. Parsells

    Karen A. Parsells, 51, of Middletown, died Sept. 22, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She is survived by her husband, Ross Parsells; a son, Robert E. Steiner Jr. of Hawthorne; two daughters, Kara A. Steiner and Katlyn M. Steiner, both of Lakewood; two stepsons, Adam Parsells of West Milford and Ian Parsells of…

  • Ethics panel discussion is a disappointment

    Your Turn Guest Column • Arthur Z. Kamin There’s some good news and there’s some bad news following Brookdale Community College’s joint venture panel discussion Sept. 16 with Assemblywoman Amy H. Handlin that presented a significant program for students, faculty and the public on the hot-button “Ethics in New Jersey Politics” topic. The forum was…

  • Vigilance needed to preserve diversity

    I am angry. I am angry that there are increasingly disturbing incidents and events that point to a community that is failing to live up to the level of respect and appreciation for diversity that we should expect to prevail in the 21st century. Far too many have made great sacrifices — for some, enormous…

  • The scary sump pump and other tales of dread

    Coda • GREG BEAN (Editor’s Note: Greg Bean is taking a temporary sabbatical from writing his column due to the death of his son. This column was originally printed May 9, 2007). My home repair motto is: If you can’t fix the problem with a hammer, get a bigger hammer. That says a lot about…

  • Reconsider stance on Shrewsbury sidewalks

    (Open letter to Shrewsbury Mayor Emilia Siciliano) Iread your letter in the Sept. 18 Hub regarding the sidewalk issue in Shrewsbury. Your theme of ensuring safety to the students of the elementary school is one that all the residents would agree is sensible and difficult to argue against. However, a little common sense should be…

  • 2NDFLOOR youth helpline needs volunteers to answer phones

    Volunteers are needed to answer phones at 2NDFLOOR, a youth helpline available for young people to call any time of the day or night about anything on their minds. It is available to children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24. Calls are answered by volunteers and professional staff who use a…

  • Hockhockson property is worth preserving

    I am disappointed that the Tinton Falls Borough Council is not making progress on preserving the beautiful Hockhockson property. It is so lovely and pristine. If you haven’t seen it, you should. It has the best hollies in town. Beech trees there are magnificent, as are the native laurels. The fauna is great, too —…