Category: HUB Opinion
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Joseph Martinez
Mr. Martinez, 83, of Red Bank, died June 2, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a retired employee at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. He was a life member of Red Bank Fire Department at Liberty Hose Company, and 50-year member of Red Bank First Aid Squad. He was predeceased by a grandson, Stephen…
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Red State/Blue State
Where’s a good ray-zapper when you really need one? 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. A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and…
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Thomas R. Pizzo
Mr. Pizzo, 77, of Red Bank, died June 3, 2008. He and his brother-in-law, Frank Lettieri, owned a Texaco Station, Fair Haven, for several years. He was predeceased by a brother, Peter, in February 2008. He is survived by a sister, Anna Lettieri of Shrewsbury; a niece; a nephew; and two great-nephews. A Mass of…
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GREEN SCENE
June in the garden … a cultivated eye Gardening is an antidote to the rigors of daily life, and container gardening continues to be an excellent way to introduce “outdoor decorators” to the joys of growing plants. Budding green thumbs will have a terrific opportunity for creativity, beauty and great fun in the garden Novelty…
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Howard S. “Pete” McCormick
Mr. McCormick, 79, of the Adelphia section of Howell, died May 25, 2008, at Care- One in Jackson. He grew up in Red Bank and lived in Tinton Falls and Wayside, Ocean Township, before moving to Howell. Mr. Mc- Cormick served in the U.S. Navy and the Merchant Marines. He and his partner, Ed Van…
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Envisioning a happier Father’s Day for all
When I think about Father’s Day, I remember whatmy fathermeant tome when I was growing up. I recall the timeswhen dad,whoworked at Fort Monmouth, took my sister and me on adventures along the hills of the Navesink River.We had the fun of exploringwhatwas, for us, uncharted terrain, which ended with a thrilling slide down a…
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Your Turn
State must adopt plan to preserve existing, affordable housing ALISON BADGETT Guest Column To build a state that can sustain itself and thrive, New Jersey needs to produce, preserve or rehabilitate 100,000 homes that low-, moderate- and middle-income people can afford. Realizing this goal will require the governor to develop a common vision for his…
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Bridge project involves corruption, backroom dealings
Open letter to Sen. Frank Lautenberg Ibelieve Sen. Frank Lautenberg could improve his chances greatly in the June primary if he heded the call of our citizen’s group, the Citizens for Rational Coastal Development, who have been backed up by N.J. State Sen. Sean Kean and the two Assembly people from his district, along with…
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Views will still be present from new Highlands bridge
In the debate over replacing the Highlands-Sea Bright bridge, I haven’t seen any discussion (I might just have missed it) about a fixed span being more energy-efficient than a drawbridge. I think NJ DOT says they prefer fixed spans for their lower operation and maintenance costs. But it seems to me that a big consideration…
