Category: HUB Opinion

  • Zoners approve variance for Christian school

    School had been using River Street Commons and private homes BY SANDI CARPELLOStaff Writer BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer RED BANK — The Westside Christian Academy has a new home. The 22-student, K-8, individualized study school, which had been operating out of the River Street Commons and various homes in Rumson and Fair Haven for…

  • Fifth-graders get chance to hobnob with the stars

    Forrestdale PTA offers pupils hands-onlearning experiencesCorrespondent BY KATE PICHEL Forrestdale PTA offers pupils hands-on learning experiences Correspondent An astronomy night was one of Forrestdale PTA’s enrichment programs. RUMSON — On a chilly October night about 100 students from the borough’s Forrestdale School traded their warm houses and the glow of computer and TV screens for…

  • ­Lease rules still need to be followed

    ­Lease rules still need to be followed Peter P. O’Such Jr. Guest Column Until now, I thought Superintendent Russel Wilson and Deputy Richard Wells were merely naive about the improprieties of the Sandy Hook/Fort Hancock procurement. I felt that these two National Park Service (NPS) officials had relied upon their procurement officials, and they believed…

  • ‘War horses’ running county should retire

    It is time for Monmouth County residents and taxpayers to go beyond party labels and vote for quality independent candidates who have the vision and willpower to break through the two-party system and bring intellectual and moral honesty to the political process. In Sea Bright, an Independent running for mayor — Andrew Mencinsky — is…

  • Trash-can law may be a financial burden for some

    The recent Our Town Red Bank municipal newsletter (Vol. 2003, Issue 4) featured an article. "Garbage Ordinance in place, will be enforced." "The intent of the law," as explained by Mayor McKenna, "is to help keep costs down by requiring businesses to provide for commercial garbage pickup and controlling the amount residents put out for…

  • Obituaries

    Jovita R. Tolentino Farparan Obituaries Jovita R. Tolentino Farparan Mrs. Farparan, 69, of Keyport died Sept. 28 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in Newark, she resided in Old Bridge before moving to Keyport six years ago. Mrs. Farparan was a member of St. Bernadette’s Roman Catholic Church, Old Bridge. She was predeceased…

  • Boarding schools offer kids education away from home

    Rumson Country Day event brings schoolsto the community BY SANDI CARPELLOStaff Writer Rumson Country Day event brings schools to the community BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer RUMSON — At 13 years old, Nicole Poppitti is ready to leave the nest. "I just think going to boarding school would be a good experience," said Poppitti, 13,…

  • New staff at work at Shore Regional

    BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer New staff at work at Shore Regional BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Moses White Jr. has arrived at Shore Regional High School as the new vice principal in charge of discipline and co-curricular student activities. There also are seven new teachers on staff this fall. White comes…

  • Residents need to speak out regarding Laurino tract

    Drew deGanahlGuest Column(Open letter to Tinton Falls Mayor Ann Y. McNamara and Borough Council) Drew deGanahl Guest Column (Open letter to Tinton Falls Mayor Ann Y. McNamara and Borough Council) It is obvious to the growing number of members of Stop Over Development (SOD) as well as to most of the other town residents, what…