Category: HUB Opinion

  • Don E. Merce

    Mr. Merce, 58, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died May 6, 2008. He was principal at Markham Place School, Little Silver, the past 19 years. Prior to that, he was a teacher and vice principal at Bangs Avenue Middle School, Asbury Park, for 18 years. He is survived by his wife of 37…

  • Mary Magdelene Reba Sessock

    Mrs. Sessock of Red Bank, died May 7, 2008, at home. She was employed in sales at Two Guys, Middletown, for several years. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Thomas Sessock in 2003. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Martina and Michael Marian of Northboro, Mass.; four sons and…

  • Francis “Frank” Xavier Moynahan

    Mr.Moynahan, 81, of Fair Haven, diedMay 5, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was an installer at Western Electric until retiring at age 62. He was an active-exempt member at Fair Haven Fire Company for 53 years. He was predeceased by a sister, Catherine Moynahan MacVeagh. He is survived by a sister, Dolores…

  • Veterans stepped up to preserve Doughboy statue

    The transfer of the military monument from the Route 36 Highlands Bridge to the grounds of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) was both a solemn and heartfelt occasion. While the N.J. Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has recklessly destroyed what records indicate was a portion of a National Historic Landmark known as the Lighthouse…

  • EMS Week reminds public of need for EMS volunteers

    The approach of national EMS Week (May 18-24) provides a timely opportunity to remind the public of the need for EMS volunteers. Everyday illnesses, New Jersey’s aging population and congested roads tax our already-overstretched emergency healthcare system, and the demand for frontline responders will only increase. Now consider the nationwide shortage of EMS responders –…

  • Tinton Falls mayor urged to revisit library issue

    I’m writing to express concern over recent consideration being given by the Borough Council concerning construction of a new Tinton Falls library and to urge the mayor and council to reject such an undertaking. The April 10 issue of The Hub featured an article titled “Tinton Falls Considers Design for New Library.” The article stated…

  • Set up prevention strategies during prom, grad. season

    Well, it is that time of year again … spring is in the air and we are all counting down the days ’til summer break. For many parents, this is also the time of year when our children are planning proms and graduation parties. Prevention First wants to remind you to make this a safe…

  • It’s up to the voters to change the status quo

    Well, the good news fromWashington continues to roll out for working men and women in the United States. First, the cost of living has continued to skyrocket as gasoline prices soar to records that were virtually unimaginable just a few years ago. Most people fail to realize that the cost of gas is not simply…

  • Cabaret for Life to present ‘The Main Event’

    Cabaret for Life [CFL], a local nonprofit that raises funds for cancer and HIV/AIDS charities,will present “TheMain Event,” an original revue featuring two dozen songs fromgreat Hollywoodmovies performed by a cast of local singers. The revuewill take place at The Barclay, FifthAvenue in Belmar, on Friday,May 23, and Saturday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets…