Category: HUB Opinion
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Director makes plea for new library in T.F.
Iread with interest the letter in the May 15 edition of your paper regarding the proposed new premises for the Tinton Falls library. Though our Borough Council has been trying to achieve this for the last 10 years, it is easy to see why – at this time of financial tightening – it might be…
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Memorial service set for former principal
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER – A memorial service for deceased middle school principal Don E. Merce is scheduled to take place June 5 at 7 p.m. at Markham Place School. “He was a loved man,” said Little Silver Mayor Suzanne Castleman of Merce, who passed away May 6 after being involved in…
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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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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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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…
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Be aware of predatory annuity salespeople
Annuities can be a useful investment tool when planning for retirement. However, the annuities market is plagued by fraudulent behavior and deceitful tactics that could turn a worthy investment into a living nightmare. Assembly members David W. Wolfe (R-10th District), Mary Pat Angelini (R- 11th District), and Samuel D. Thompson (R-13th District) are sponsoring a…
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Jazz & blue skies
Clockwise from left: Nicole Hart, backed by the NRG band, performs on May 30, opening day of the 22nd annual Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival held at Marine Park. Kira Burke, of Red Bank, gets acquainted with a sugar glider at the Pocket Pets stand during the three-day music and food fest. Grammy-nominated guitarist…
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IN THE ARTS
"Postcard Stories" is a new art installation on display now throughout Asbury Park. Seventy-two postcards sent from Asbury Park many years ago were selected for display. Each bears a few intriguing lines penned on the back as well as an Asbury Park postmark. The images were created and hung in Asbury’s unoccupied storefronts. Visitors…
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IN THE ARTS
Put on your Sunday clothes and head out to the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park on Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m. ReVision Theatre will open its premiere season with a special one-night-only performance of Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in "Hello, Dolly!" For more than a decade, Skipper has been paying tribute to Channing…
