Category: HUB Opinion
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MVC now accepts credit cards at agencies statewide
In 2003, with the passage of the Motor Vehicle Security and Customer Service Act, the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) was established, putting an end to the long lines, inadequate customer service and general inefficiency that characterized the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). And with that name change has come a new attitude. With…
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Latin rockers deSoL launch new CD
Red Bank – The Asbury Park-based band deSoL, which mixes rock hooks with Latin rhythms, is set to release “On My Way,” an album of all-new material sung in English and Spanish, Aug. 7 through saZon Records/ Two22Music. With rock, pop and Latin influences, deSoL’s music crosses cultural borders and musical formats. DeSoL will host…
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In this club, it’s hip to be square
Middletown Ramblers promote Western-style dances in the Shore area BY LAUREN PIRO Correspondent BY LAUREN PIROCorrespondent In the midst of suburbia, barely out of sight from the lights, sights and modernity of New York City, it appears as though Western-style square dancing still has a home. Croydon Hall Senior Center, the stomping ground for the…
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Obituaries
Doris S. Kulawiec Mrs. Kulawiec, 76, of Rumson, died July 19, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She resided in East Norriton, Pa., and Spring Lake, prior to relocating to Rumson. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, Rumson. She enjoyed travel, cooking, gardening and time with her grandchildren. She was predeceased…
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In the Arts
Running Rabbit Family Theatre will present “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” at Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, West Long Branch. Performances are Thursday and Friday, Aug. 9 and 10, at 10:30 a.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. Everyone knows the story of the girl who made herself very much at home while the bear…
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Shawn Colvin
John Hiatt & Shawn Colvin, will appear in concert at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Two of the best singer/songwriters today join forces for an evening of solo acoustic song. Tickets: $59.50 – $20 at the box office (732) 842-1900; 99 Monmouth St.; or www.countbasietheatre.org.
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Refocus on protecting our national parks
I applaud Rep. Frank Pallone’s demand that the National Park Service explain why it is desperately hanging on to an apparently floundering so-called developer at Sandy Hook. Hopefully, his frustration may end the NPS’ exasperating arrogance and incompetence, as well as avoid setting a dangerous precedent that threatens our national parks with commercial development. NPS…
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David Hedison
Television, film and Broadway actors David Hedison and Nancy Dussault star in the Shadow Lawn Stage production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters,” for three performances only – Aug. 3, 4 and 5 – at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. “Love Letters” is the story of the lifelong love and friendship…
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Relax, enjoy 30 years of saving open space
In 1675, Richard Hartshorne, one of the earliest settlers in eastern Monmouth County, wrote a friend an enthusiastic letter about the natural abundance early settlers enjoyed in “New Jersie.” He was almost rapturous in describing the great variety of farm produce and fruits enjoyed by the early settlers, the abundant grasses for his livestock, the…
