Category: HUB Opinion
-

IN THE ARTS
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’sNext Stage Ensemble presents a free performance of “Richard II” at 7 p.m. July 23 at the Middletown Main Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. For information, call 732-671-3700 or visit www.mtpl.org. The Borders Emerging Artist Series returns 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, with Beth Arentsen. The Matawan resident is the…
-

A tribute to the Navesink River
The Navesink River is an integral part of life in the communities that line its banks. Photographer Larry Watson grew up in Rumson and returns to his roots in a photo exhibit at the Oceanic Free Library in Rumson. “Highlands Bridge in Early Autumn” “Flowers, Bridges & Vistas of the Navesink” is the title of…
-

In some marriages, there’s nothing like a close shave
GREG BEAN Coda Today, as part of my occasional series of columns on marital relationships, I’d like to discuss an issue of some interest to both sexes. Specifically, I’d like to talk about shaving. More specifically, I’d like to talk about men’s razors, and men’s territorial interest in keeping them to themselves and keeping them…
-

A trip to old Brazil
MARK ROSMAN In the News When I consider the current state of affairs in New Jersey, I am reminded of the final scene in one of my favorite movies, director Terry Gilliam’s “Brazil.” After Sam Lowry, a bureaucrat who has found himself in a heap of trouble with his civil service bosses, is tortured to…
-

Developers undermine environmental protections
If anyone doubts the inordinate influence the building and related industries have on our state legislators, consider their continuous and blatant efforts to weaken and even erase our environmental protection laws. A while back, building lobbyists proposed a “fast track” law that would have required a deliberately understaffed Department of Environmental Protection to act on…
-

Resident’s system could cost taxpayers more, not less
Iwas intrigued by a letter written by Red Bank resident Mr. James Harris this week regarding the cost of education in New Jersey. He wondered why the state needs so many superintendents when other states supposedly have more efficient systems. How could a reader not be struck by the statistic he cited: Fairfax County Schools…
-

Curley championed the best interests of residents
John Curley is one of the most hardworking and dedicated people I have ever met. Over the years I have known him, he has focused his boundless energy on helping others in the community. His neighbors and the residents of Red Bank know that if they call John Curley with an issue or concern he…
-

A call for fair play in this political back and forth
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: We’ve been writing these Red/Blue columns for months now, and there’s a housekeeping issue we…
-

Bridge advocates stood up, made their voices heard
Our injunction was denied. The NJDOT has started demolishing the Highlands-Sea Bright drawbridge. The Citizens for Rational Coastal Development had what I believe to be our final day in court, July 14, 2008. Proudly, our lawyer Stuart Lieberman stood before Judge Lawrence Lawson in Monmouth County Superior Court in Freehold, alongside the attorneys for the…
