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 –…

  • Support for Panter Fish & Wildlife bill

    I am writing to express my views on the bill sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Panter to restructure the hunter-controlled Fish & Wildlife Council. This bill will not affect donations for food pantries. I personally donate to these pantries. They have always been well stocked with local grocery items, by generous people, long before venison was…

  • Obituaries

    Peter Jones Mr. Jones, 72, of Red Bank, died June 26, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Albany, N.Y., he resided in Cooperstown, N.Y., and Highlands, prior to relocating to Red Bank seven months ago. A graduate of Hamilton College of Ithaca, N.Y., he wrote more than 40 books including the historical…

  • Bridge advocate seeks Freeholder Anna Little’s help

    You just never know what you are going to find in your coat pockets. The other day I was on the SeaStreak Ferry going from Highlands to 34th Street in Manhattan. I was wearing a coat I hadn’t worn in a while. When I put my hand in my pocket to feel for my gloves,…

  • In the Arts

    Josh Blue will appear at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Saturday, July 7, at 8 p.m. Blue is an outstanding stand-up comedian and U.S. Paralympic soccer player, all set against the backdrop of living with cerebral palsy. Tickets: $50-$25; order at (732) 842- 9000, www.countbasietheatre.org; or the box office at 99 Monmouth St.…

  • Photos of the Shore

    Untitled An exhibit of photographs by Michael S. Miller is on display at No Ordinary Joe coffeehouse in downtown Red Bank. The exhibit will run through July 28 at No Joe’s, which is located at 51 Broad St. In this show of over 50 photographs, Miller shares his view of the Garden State including photos…

  • Danieli show at cultural center

    “The Lake on Black” An exhibit of paintings by Ann Danieli is at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center. “Ann Danieli Paintings” includes some 30 works in pastel and oil, some painted en plein air as a member of the Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast. Subjects include landscapes, friends, family and house portraits. The…

  • Celebrating the light within

    Six artists focus on human spirit at Art Alliance BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer “Faerie Realm” by Teddy Ehmann Inspiring art works by six New Jersey-based artists explore the spiritual side of life. According to Jeff Clapp, who organized the exhibit, “Igniting the Light Within” celebrates the spirit within each of…

  • Officials not proactive on bridge replacement

    The recent approval by the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection giving the N.J. Department of Transportation the green light to build a 65-foot span bridge, replacing the current drawbridge between Highlands and Sea Bright was disappointing but not unexpected. Once again, a citizens’ group has to take the steps necessary to preserve the community’s environment…