Category: HUB Opinion
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Another bridge to nowhere
Nowhere meaning both Route 36 and Sandy Hook Park are both one-laners each way. Where then, is the unimpeded traffic to go? The only change the local residents will see from the proposed $140 million fiasco is: 1. Owners of large boats will not have to wait for the drawbridge to open and 2. Sandy…
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Obituaries
Gary T. Cox Mr. Cox, of the West End section of Long Branch, died Dec. 23, 2006. Born in Hazleton, Pa., he graduated from the Mining and Mechanical Institute in Freeland, Pa., and the University of Delaware, Newark, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He spent his entire career with Mobil…
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From cave paintings to Picasso
Art history mural taking shape on walls at Brookdale CC BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Clockwise from top: Artist and teacher Bob Mataranglo and Danielle Winter, an art student, stand in front of one of the 30 panels of the mural project at Brookdale Community College. Some of the completed sections…
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Hope you didn’t miss the Holly Belly Boutique
“Decorated with wrapping paper, glitter and plenty of tinsel, Carol Avella pointed out a Christmas tree.” Adele Young Bloopers Adele YoungBloopers We like to start the new year by looking back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into some of Greater Media Newspapers’ publications…
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Repair historic bridge
I was writing a letter to The Hub about keeping the Highlands/Sea Bright Bridge when I saw the wonderful letter that Donna O’Callaghan wrote in your paper. She has said it all and far better than I could. We have a lovely, historic, safe, well-built bridge in our community and to tear it down and…
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In the Arts
Members of the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble will hold auditions for its spring season and summer intensive on Jan. 7 and 14 in the dance studios at the Simon Forum & Athletic Center at Drew University, 26 Madison Ave., Madison. Auditions for dancers ages 9-12 will be held from…
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First aid council opposes legislation
The New Jersey State First Aid Council (NJSFAC) opposes bills A3749 and S2302 now before the state Legislature. The 77-year-old nonprofit NJSFAC, which represents more than 20,000 EMS volunteers, believes these bills would: + Decrease funding for first responding basic life support (BLS) units that depend on patient billing to support their operations, and transfer…
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‘First Look’ winter photography show
“Autumn Bridge” by Jean Finnila ‘First Look: A January Photography Show” will open at The Frederick Gallery in Allenhurst Jan. 5. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, 6 to 8 p.m. Organized by Highlands photographer and instructor Laury Egan, the extensive exhibit features 100 framed and matted photographs by ten of her…
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Mayor and councilman thank supporters of Oceanport
On Jan. 1, we were sworn in to office and we would like to thank the voters of Oceanport who elected us. We look forward to serving you and pledge to work tirelessly to accomplish many wonderful things for Oceanport. Among our goals are: continuing to provide strong leadership and use our experience to tackle…
