Category: HUB Opinion

  • Resident finds snow removal an onerous job in Red Bank

    As a resident of Red Bank, I am diligent about removing snow from the sidewalk which parallels the street, as well as from my own sidewalk and driveway. Depending upon depth and weight of the snow, this sometimes must be done several times. Snowplows are, of course, making the rounds of borough streets, always in…

  • Commander seeks to reassure public during time of uncertainty

    During this time of unrest in the world, I would like to assure the public that the Salvation Army will continue its tradition of supporting our troops and their families, both here and abroad. The Salvation Army has played a part in every major war and military conflict in a variety of ways. Out of…

  • our view

    Borough blunders with budget borrowing CHRIS KELLY The Jersey Shore was struck again by Old Man Winter March 6, as several inches of rain, sleet and snow covered the area. So you say instant gratification isn’t good enough for you. You say you need something more. You say what you’d really like is to get…

  • OBITUARIES

    AVITA P. TERRY, 72, of Middletown died Feb. 13 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Elizabeth, she lived in Elizabeth prior to moving to Middletown several years ago. Mrs. Terry was retired and held several positions, including receptionist for AA Answering Service and the office of Dr. Anthony Bruno, and catalog sales at…

  • Rental regulations run roughshod over residents

    Sadly, it looks as though war is unavoidable. The government is entrenched and unwilling to reconsider its position. The formal deadline for compliance has passed. Events can only move forward on their inevitable course. No, I am not referring to the standoff between Iraq and the United States. I am talking about the Borough of…

  • our view

    Time to deliver on public information Right now every municipality and school district is somewhere in the process of introducing its next budget. For towns, this budget will be in effect for 2003, and for schools, the 2003-04 academic year. Most of the governing boards have a pretty good idea of what those budgets will…

  • Your Turn

    Guest Column Kathy Lou Colmorgen Red Bank Zoning Board needs to hold down density of development (Open letter to the Red Bank Board of Adjustment) I have sat through more than seven hours of your meetings, part of which was the testimony regarding the plan to put 35 condos and townhouses in the area of…

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnCharlieGallowayResidents need to support study for town Guest Column Charlie Galloway Residents need to support study for town’s future The origin of Sea Bright’s "redevelopment" planning effort was to create a safety net to prevent further ad hoc development in the downtown retail area and on the municipal-owned property in particular. I know this…

  • Resident dismayed, offended by Zoning Board’s attitude

    On Feb. 6, the Red Bank Zoning Board of Adjustments granted a variance to Building and Land Technology (BLT) for a residential development project that abuts our property, and the property of five of our neighbors. This project, as stated in your paper last month, exceeds the current zoning ordinances in regard to density by…