Category: HUB Opinion
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Development more taxing than open space
When new development is proposed, whether houses, malls or office parks, you will hear the familiar chorus of “ratables!” But the chorus hits a flat note when light is shed on the actual impacts of development on local property taxes. New Jersey’s property taxes are notoriously high. Anyone who’s paid property taxes or higher rents…
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‘Dress Up’: A look at the fashions of yesteryear
Historical Association stages exhibit of special occasion finery BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer (l-r) This advertisement of ladies modeling stylish costumes for the spring of 1873 is part of the Monmouth County Historical Association’s exhibit “Dress Up.” A deep green silk bonnet trimmed with ruffles sits in a glass…
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Obituaries
Elizabeth N. Doughty Mrs. Doughty, 87, of Red Bank, died Sept. 18 at home. She resided in Little Silver before moving to Red Bank in 1976. She was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Children’s Hospital of Boston, and was a registered nurse during World War II. She was a member of…
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In the Arts
HARVEYGLICK Steve Graham as the Frog Prince. Running Rabbit Family Theatre (RRFT), in residence at Two River Theater in Red Bank, will present “The Frog Prince” Oct. 7-29. This funny and insightful adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic by Patricia Goldberg and Jeff Reim features a selfish Princess and a frog who is actually a…
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For the Record
The borough of Red Bank plans to purchase land on which to construct as many as 37 affordable housing units. A subheading in the Sept. 14 issue incorrectly stated that plans call for building 74 units on the parcel.
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This is our Red Bank too
In last week’s Hub there were so many Red Bank issues that begged for comment that I hardly knew where to start or to finish. I finally decided that the issues surrounding the Red Bank Finance Committee and the Planning Board screamed for attention the loudest. In her letter in the same issue, Christine McKenna…
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Mrs. Mayor, ‘Dead Bank’ was a friendlier town
Oh joy, oh joy! Another sparkling bit of wisdom from the ad hoc office of the mayor. Only this time, unable to mount the word processor himself, the man in charge turned to the woman in charge to do his bidding. Unfortunately for me, a person who loves to point out the absurdities in most…
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Red Bank voters should ask the tough questions
It is so great that we live in a society of free speech when any comments or personal opinions about anybody can be published without documented proof of accuracy. And it is wonderful that we, as residents, business owners, investors and taxpayers of Red Bank, can enjoy reading about the mishap adventures of both political…
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Dissent not tolerated in borough of Red Bank
To the citizens of Red Bank, I am “jumping ship” when I vote this Election Day, and I’ll tell you why. Under its leadership, Red Bank is seeing repeated attempts to erase liberty. To wit, on July 14, 2000, two environmentally concerned Americans were arrested for “having no permit to assemble,” while peacefully raising awareness…
