Category: HUB Opinion
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CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank Regional High School student Taylore Fowler, 14, performs with The Festive Flutes during a classical holiday music program at the Lakewood Public Library, Dec. 17.
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The Festive Flutes
CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank Regional High School student Donna DeCotiis, 14, performs with The Festive Flutes during a classical holiday music program at the Lakewood Public Library Dec. 17.
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To principal, lower grade level means higher impact
Kowit says her time at St. Leo the Great has been a joy BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer Joanne Kowit MIDDLETOWN — For 20 years, Joanne Kowit was an administrator at Red Bank Catholic High School and enjoyed her job. But at some point along the way she started to think…
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DOT failed to present bridge alternatives
I’d like to respond to the recent comments and recommendations that were made to your paper by Richard Wells, superintendent of Sandy Hook. Behind the scenes, he appears to be one of the loudest cheerleaders for the demolition of the Highlands-Sea Bright Drawbridge. He speaks of “the best interest of the public” and “the broader…
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Culture of sculpture in L.B.
The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA) in Long Branch is introducing two ground-breaking projects: Sculptoure and SCULPT. Sculptoure is SICA’s urban Sculpture Park with work to be displayed throughout the city of Long Branch from May 5 through Oct. 14. The sculpture event will take place at more than 30 locations through the…
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Towns must fight bridge replacement
I have to be astounded by the reports I’ve been reading in The Hub about the proposed Highlands-Sea Bright Drawbridge replacement project. Good reporting! I used to work as a project manager for a commercial construction firm. Now I own a bed and breakfast within walking distance of the drawbridge. I know both sides of…
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Wells would save buildings, not bridge
I was furious reading your interview with Richard Wells, as he tried to justify his support of the demolition of our community’s beautiful drawbridge. In his noble quest to preserve the historic buildings on Sandy Hook, he argues for demolishing the historic bridge down the street, for better traffic flow to his own facility. If…
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Council member thanks supporters
I am honored that you chose me to represent you on Oceanport Borough Council. I would like to thank my running mates, Ellynn Kahle and Joe Irace, for their hard work and for making our campaign an enjoyable experience. Congratulations to my opponent, Ted Ibex, on his victory and I commend Gary LaBruno on an…
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Hook ferry service best alternative to save bridge
I’ve followed with great interest the emerging story of the Coalition for Sandy Hook Ferry Service, and would like to respond to a letter to the editor you published from a Highlands resident who was concerned that such summertime ferry service would increase traffic congestion in Highlands (“Parking congestion unwanted in Highlands”). The letter writer…
