Category: HUB Opinion

  • Traitors in control in U.S. Congress

    Response to “Dissent is not treason” (March 8) If anyone is sick and tired, it’s those of us who know traitors are in control in Congress. Pelosi is not merely voicing opposition to the plan of the administration, she and her crew actually have the power to vote for cutting funding to our troops, and…

  • Residents shut out in deciding future of towns

    There is a pattern of behavior embraced by many local, county and state officials which every citizen should be wary of and on guard against. The situation regarding eminent domain in Long Branch and Keyport, the Highlands Bridge and the Sea Bright corridor are the fruits of a dangerous culture in government which has been…

  • Monmouth Festival of the Arts opens Saturday

    “Early in Tuscany” by Donna Arvelo The 37th annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts will take place March 24-28 at Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. The festival will begin with the Artists’ Gala Reception at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, The region’s largest juried art show includes works of art including painting,…

  • Raising the roof over Little Silver project

    With no advance notice to the local residents, construction of a new roof over the existing one of the Little Silver Woman’s Club began on Jan. 22. The residents learned soon after the construction began that the roof should have been built at a height of six feet above the old. The new roof, however,…

  • There is no easy solution to put end to war in Iraq

    I appreciate those folks who want our troops home. We all pray for peace, for our troops, and want them to come home safely. The letter by Eddie Konczal (“Withdraw U.S. Troops,” Feb. 22) may just help our enemies. I am on the other side of the coin. Terrorism is not going to go away…

  • Immigration vs. return lands to Mexico

    I have listened with interest to the voices raised with increasing hostility toward the presence of Mexican day workers in the United States. Viewing the matter from a historical perspective, it is clear that all Mexicans who wish to, should be allowed to freely enter the United States, unless the U.S. government is willing to…

  • In the Arts

    Jon Francis will host the musical presentation “Uncanning Worms” at SICA Saturday at 8 p.m. This month’s showcase artists are Death Mask and Bradford Reed. $5 cover. SICA is at 20 Third Ave. Call (732) 263-1121 or e-mail to [email protected]. The monthly “Speaking of Art” series at the Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in…

  • Obituaries

    John Van Kirk Jr. Mr. Van Kirk, 85, of Little Silver, died March 12, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He resided in Middletown prior to relocating to Little Silver in 1951. He and his wife owned and operated John Van Kirk & Son Monuments, Middletown. He served with the Supreme Headquarters of the…

  • ‘Contours of the Figure’

    “The Human Element” by Jeff Gross An exhibit devoted to the human form in various mediums and modes of expressions has opened at the Frederick Gallery in Allenhurst. “Contours of the Figure” features art works selected from 11 artists whose backgrounds are as diverse as their choice of materials. Included in this exhibition are sculptures…