Category: HUB Opinion
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Locals must decide if shared services cut costs
As property taxes increase and officials in Trenton do little more than propose newer taxes, taxpayers are contacting their local and county officials to suggest any and every way possible to save money. Two of the most popular ideas being suggested are “interlocal agreements” and “shared services.” The idea of running a service with another…
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McKenna has changed Dead Bank into Debt Bank
When Mayor Edward McKenna proposed a parking garage, in his hubris, he was so certain that it would be approved he hired a parking director to manage his pet project. What have the taxpayers got for their money? The parking director – hired by Mayor McKenna in July 2002 – has already cost the taxpayers…
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Residents urged to exercise their right to vote on Nov. 7
Silly season is upon us again: the ridiculous exercise of mud slinging among politicians. Don’t they realize the voters already know if you sling enough mud, some will stick somewhere? The voters are tired of the current campaign methods. This stuff stinks to high heaven, and a lot of it is nothing but lies designed…
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WRAT Rock Art Show debuts at mall Nov. 3-5
Hulton Archives Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen Legions of fans know Jerry Garcia as an iconic rock musician, but how many know he was also a gifted artist? “People that are artistic in music, singing and song writing are artistic in a lot of different ways,” said Scott Segelbaum, a former radio personality. “A…
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Jewish Film Fest at JCC, Monmouth U.
The Jewish Culture Program of Monmouth University in partnership with the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Deal are presenting the second annual Jewish Film Festival. Films will be presented throughout the year at Monmouth University’s Wilson Hall Auditorium, 400 Cedar Ave. in West Long Branch, and the JCC Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal…
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In the Arts
Beginning this weekend, audiences can revisit the summer of 1776 when the nation was ready to declare independence … if only the founding fathers could agree to do it! The musical “1776” being presented by Phoenix Productions follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince the members…
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View from a moving train
Seattle to San Francisco McKay Imaging Studio and Gallery in Red Bank is hosting an exhibit by photographer Andi Monick. “TRANSITion: Scenes From a Moving Train” will open Friday. An Opening Reception will be held 7-10 p.m. at the gallery, located on the second floor of 12 Monmouth St. in Red Bank. The show will…
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‘Murmurings’ by Salvi
Fire in the Lake An autumn exhibition of new abstract paintings by Monmouth Beach artist John Salvi opened this week at Cask 591 restaurant and lounge in Long Branch. Titled “Murmurings,” the show is composed of large and small expressionistic acrylic canvases. The works represent the painter’s attempt at capturing the fleeting murmurings of nature’s…
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Obituaries
Marie Murphy Nash Mrs. Nash, 80, of Rumson, died Oct. 22, 2006, at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. Born in Mountain Lakes, she was raised in New York City, prior to moving to Rumson in 1955. She was a communicant of St. Leo The Great Roman Catholic Church, Lincroft section of Middletown, and former communicant of…
