Category: HUB Opinion

  • Tarver: Community not engaged in schools

    Founder says he BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer RED BANK — The founder of the Red Bank Education and Development Initiative (RBEDI), frustrated by the difficult climate surrounding the borough’s schools, said last week he will resign from the organization he helped found. David Tarver, who was the catalyst for the…

  • The almighty chip

    For smokers, it’s time to prepare for the inevitable. The neighborhood bar you always dropped by for a beer, burger and a smoke while you watched the big game will be smoke-free before you know it. The Smoke-Free Air Act was approved by the Assembly 64-12 Jan. 9, then signed into law by then-Gov. Richard…

  • Come to the cabaret

    PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Students in the dance program at Red Bank Regional High School rehearse numbers inspired by the choreography of Bob Fosse for “Le Chat Noir,” a cabaret performance to be held this weekend at the Little Silver school. Clockwise from top: Dancers go through their paces for numbers “Feeling Good,” “Steam…

  • District faces budget, personnel challenges

    Krewer: Red Bank is Abbott-like district, needs special aid BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer RED BANK — A school district beset with resignations, a looming budget crisis and few options is looking for help from all levels. Officials of the Red Bank Public School District are turning to local, county and…

  • Obituaries

    Jeffrey Paul Pascarella Mr. Pascarella, 46, of Lakewood, died Jan. 2 at home. Born in Lakewood, he had resided in Jackson for most of his life before moving to Lakewood two years ago. A graduate of Howell High School, he earned a bachelor of arts degree from Stockton State College (now The Richard Stockton College…

  • Cullinane named RBR assistant principal

    Director of The Source lauded for work with students BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer LITTLE SILVER — The new assistant principal named at Red Bank Regional High School is a familiar face around the school. Risa Cullinane, director of The Source, a school-based youth services program offered at RBR, was appointed…

  • Obituaries

    Robert P. “Bob” Wolf Sr. Mr. Wolf, 54, of Oceanport, died Jan. 8 at home. Born in Long Branch, he resided in Eatontown 20 years, prior to moving to Oceanport 12 years ago. He was an auto body mechanic at Royal Collision, Freehold. Prior to that, he owned A & B Auto Body, Eatontown, for…

  • Letters

    Suggestions for New Jersey The new year brings a new chief to New Jersey, as Gov.-elect Jon Corzine takes office. His impressive environmental record in the Senate and his proposed environmental agenda bode well for New Jersey’s continued environmental progress. Gov.-elect Corzine has gone on record with an ambitious agenda to control overdevelopment and preserve…

  • Keshish seeks top Red Bank school post

    Asst. superintendent resigns to pursue superintendent BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer RED BANK — Dr. Elizabeth Keshish, assistant superintendent of the Red Bank Public School District, has announced that she will pursue the position of superintendent within the borough or another school district. Keshish submitted her resignation this week, and the…