Category: HUB Opinion
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Govt. for the people, not local party bosses
I am an independent Red Bank voter who believes in a government of the people, for the people and by the people, and not for verbal abuse, intimidation, deals behind the scenes, and local party bosses. I do not attend many council meetings because I am tired of the war of words by Mayor Edward…
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Obituaries
Catherine “Cay” Soyer Mrs. Soyer, 71, of Freehold, died Oct. 8 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She resided in Queens, N.Y., prior to relocating to Freehold seven months ago. She was an executive assistant at Allen & Company, New York City, retiring in 2005. She attended the Church of St. Ignatius, New York City.…
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Overcrowding hurts quality of life in borough
Every resident in Red Bank sees it. People from other towns and even states talk about it. Yet, nothing is getting done about it. The overcrowding in Red Bank is destroying our community. It is the source of mass cases of littering (the town is filthy), plenty of noise pollution, uncountable instances of public urination…
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Borough residents receive much for tax money
We, the taxpayers, have the right know where our money is going and to demand that our elected officials spend it responsibly. From that perspective, it was encouraging to see that so many residents attended the last Red Bank Borough Council meeting and voiced their concerns about property taxes. But let’s look at the whole…
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Protecting our children from bullying
School is a place where parents hope to find for their children a learning experience in a nurturing environment. We send our children to school each day feeling we’ve set them down a path to become healthy, educated individuals where their dreams and life goals can be realized. Unfortunately, bullying can irrevocably alter these dreams,…
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180 marks 30th anniversary milestone
In 1976, 180 Turning Lives Around established a Rape Hotline in Monmouth County and 459 survivors were counseled. Today, 180 has helped nearly 300,000 victims and their families break free from the cycle of domestic violence, abuse and sexual assault. To commemorate 30 lifesaving years of service, we recently held our Anniversary Gala. The event…
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Where to go, what to do with kids in Monmouth Co.
‘The Parent Pages’ is a resource for activities, enrichment and more BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Becoming the parent of Gage, 6, and Ryan, 8, prompted Keelin Hutzley to write a resource guide for parents. It’s a simple idea, but oh so timely. A resource guide for parents and newcomers that…
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In the Arts
Jon Francis will host the musical presentation “Uncanning Worms” at the Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch on the third Saturday of every month. The first show will be held Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. This month’s showcase artists will be John Alberici and Tommy Bendel with an improv section consisting of…
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‘Abstract Please’
“Come Fly with Me” A show of abstract expressionist paintings by Medy Quiroz will be on exhibit at Cask 591 restaurant in Long Branch throughout October. An opening reception for “Abstract Please,” the Red Bank artist’s first solo exhibit as an abstract expressionist, will be held today, 7-9 p.m. at Cask 591, located at 591…
