Category: HUB Opinion

  • London Bridge isn’t falling down

    Sea Bright-Highlands bridge Read the June 28 article on the proposed bridge:Is the Department of Transportation aware that in London, over the Thames River, among other bridges, there are: London Bridge – originally built of wood; replaced by stone in 1209; by granite in 1831; concrete in 1973 … still in use. Tower Bridge –…

  • Obituaries

    Eleanore Crespy Mrs. Crespy, 92, of Little Silver, died July 9, 2007, at home. She resided in Little Silver for more than 50 years. She was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, John J. in 1974.…

  • Monmouth Beach mum on bridge project

    Where do the Monmouth Beach leaders stand on this Sea Bright-Highlands drawbridge repair project? They have to know that a wide replacement bridge there will lead to a widened Ocean Avenue next. They have to be aware that engineers funded by the state Office of Smart Growth already presented a plan for the first Sea…

  • New Jersey farms turning to organic farming

    ‘A few years ago, everyone thought ‘organic’ was a fad,” says farmer Vickie Race. “But it isn’t going away; if anything it’s getting bigger. People are more and more concerned about what they are putting in their mouths, and are supporting a ‘buy fresh, buy local’ ethic.” Race Farms in Blairstown, Warren County, is just…

  • FMERPA, SHMERPA*

    The misrepresentations (e.g., a connection to the crime of 9/11, WMD, nuclear yellow cake, etc.) that produced the death, destruction – and debt – of the invasion of Iraq have now been revealed to have been involved in the BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) proposed closing of Fort Monmouth, if said closing is based solely…

  • Opponents of Home Depot proposal treated rudely

    On Wednesday, June 27, and at the previous meeting of the Planning Board in Tinton Falls, I was the witness to and the victim of the outrageous, crude, rude conduct of the chair of that board. I cannot say much favorable about the attorney of Tinton Falls, either. I watched as the chairman rudely treated…

  • Out-of-state plates may mean unlicensed drivers

    Why are there so many Mexican drivers with out-of-state license plates driving all over the New Jersey area? I see Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Maryland plates all over my town, yet none are stopped. Since when are illegals allowed to be driving cars without licenses and insurance? Why are they not stopped by local law…

  • Red Bank Artwalk

    Art lovers can tour Red Bank’s art galleries July 14 during the Red Bank Summer Artwalk. The self-guided walking tour will take in the fine arts represented at nine galleries downtown, the arts corridor and on the borough’s west side. Fine art in all mediums – paintings, works on paper, sculpture, glass, wood, animation cells…

  • From Jamaica with love: Karen Smith

    Karen Smith A chart-topping act in her native Jamaica and winner of numerous accolades for her vocal artistry, Karen Smith brings the spirit of Jamaica to Red Bank on Wednesday, Aug. 1, when she weaves her unique blend of jazz, pop and reggae on the stage of the Two River Theater. A relative unknown on…