Category: HUB Opinion

  • Citizens should be outraged over falsified documents

    It is about time something came out of Highlands Borough Hall other than lip service. Given the recent arrests and allegations, Highlands Borough Attorney Joseph Oxley will be conducting his own investigation reviewing all council meeting minutes, resolutions and ordinances pertaining to the conveyance of land underneath the Highlands Bridge. How refreshing it will be…

  • Monmouth arts festival a cultural community event

    Lee Alexander demonstrates working with a wood lathe. TINTON FALLS – The 38th Monmouth Festival of the Arts opened April 5 to large crowds at the Monmouth Reform Temple. In addition to the display of artwork, numerous art demonstrations, symposiums and children’s programs took place during the five-day event. An elegant gala on April 5,…

  • IN THE ARTS

      A collection of small personal pieces in various mediums, originals and prints by local artist Lisa Marie O’Connell is at the West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave., through May 2. For library hours, call (732) 222-5993. ArtsCAP, the Arts Coalition of Asbury Park, will take the first step toward building an artistic…

  • Raising an autistic child a ‘Day After Day’ challenge

    Kayla Caffrey andMark Salerno play a wife and husband whose relationship is strained by the fact that their autistic daughter, played by Kendall Weitzen, does not speak, in the musical "Day after Day," which will be performed at the Two River Theater on April 19. RED BANK – After performances throughout New Jersey, several to…

  • Editor inspires customer to take on cable company

    Thank you for holding. And holding. Your call is not in the least important to us, but we appreciate the amusement it affords our staff, who regard as laughable your delusion that help is to be found through our 800 number or our Web site. We at Comcast have no intention of helping you. However,…

  • James K. Shea Jr.

    Mr. Shea, 80, of Monmouth Beach, died April 1, 2008, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was Rumson Chief of Police, retiring in 1980 after 29 years’ service. He was a member of theMonmouth County Police Chiefs Association, and FBI National Academy Association. He is survived by his wife of…

  • Karen M. Donaldson

    Mrs. Donaldson, 63, of Shrewsbury, died April 5, 2008, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was a histologist at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, for 18 years. She is survived by a daughter and sonin law, Kirsten and Peter Oliver of Red Bank; a son, Peter of Shrewsbury; and a brother and sister-in-law, Oliver…

  • James A. Polon, Esq.

    Mr. Polon, 76, of Freehold Township and formerly of East Brunswick, died April 6, 2008, at home. He earned his law degree at Seton Hall University, and practiced in the area for more than 30 years, serving on the planning and environmental boards of Freehold Township. He was also a musician, playing piano accordion at…

  • Frances L. Caivano Ricci

    Mrs. Ricci, 85, of Red Bank, died April 9, 2008, at home. She co-owned with her husband Ricci Tool and Die Co., Long Branch. Prior to that, she was employed at Lionel Train Co. She was predeceased by seven of her siblings. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John N.; a son,…