Category: HUB Opinion

  • There’s no question: He took the easy way out

    GREG BEAN Coda I remember graduate school with a certain degree of awe and loathing — in the same way you remember the pain of a major surgery, years after the scars have healed.   Even at the small state college I was attending, obtaining an advanced degree was no walk in the park. First,…

  • Curley’s run for freeholder can help, not hinder Red Bank

    A s a registered Independent who has attended 75 percent of all Red Bank council meetings over the last 15-plus years, I think I offer a pretty fair and accurate view of town happenings and insight. I found the recent letter to the editor titled “Red Bank Democrats don’t skip town like Republicans” clearly politically…

  • Teacher gives tips to prepare child for kindergarten

    After 35 years of teaching kindergarten, I’ve seen a lot of first days of school, but there are some things that never change. Although this is an exciting time for parents and children, it also can be emotional. Speaking as both a teacher and a parent, I know the transition to kindergarten can bring on…

  • Thanks to ‘Island Nights’ supporters

    On behalf of the children from Red Bank, Asbury Park and Long Branch who are served by Aslan Youth Ministries, I’d like to thank the community for supporting our “Island Nights” fundraiser so wholeheartedly. Thanks to the contributions of sponsors and attendees, “Island Nights” was the most successful fundraiser in the 33-year history of Aslan…

  • Both parties have their own poli-ninnies to bear

    DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson — a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist — and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: I think the most wonderful thing about the Democrats is what I call “the ninny…

  • Zipprich, Lewis have deep roots in Red Bank community

    November is just around the corner and Red Bank will once again be voting for several new town council members. While I have no real qualms with any of the current or former town council men and women, I have noticed that quite a few have either resigned or moved out of Red Bank entirely…

  • Lynn Moreau Reinalda

    Mrs. Reinalda, 59, of Red Bank, died Aug. 5, 2008, following a battle with cancer. She was an art teacher at Forrestdale School, Rumson. Prior to that, she taught art at Charlotte (N.C.) Country Day School, and for the Marlboro School system. She is survived by her husband, Rolf; a son, Rolf II; a daughter,…

  • Arthur A. Otchy Sr.

    Mr. Otchy, 92, of Fair Haven, died Aug. 6. He was an attorney with his own law practice in Hackensack, retiring in 1984. Prior to that, he was employed at Allstate Insurance, and Aetna Life Insurance Co. He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three children, Arthur Jr.…