Category: HUB Opinion
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Former senator implores voters to pass open space referendum
Once a quiet, bucolic vacation hideaway, Monmouth County has burgeoned into the fourth most populous county in New Jersey. With that growth have come all of the vexing problems affecting large parts of our nation and state: sprawl, traffic congestion, air pollution, water pollution, and drought. Planners and environmental scientists have established these are the…
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‘No trespassing’ ordinance denies right of residents to enjoy river
Nothing is more beautiful than a sunset over the scenic Shrewsbury River at this time of year. The various colors that paint the sky are a gift from Mother Nature. The sight of the boats going up and down the river have a visual effect that is indescribable. Once more, an attempt is being made…
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Resident doesn’t want Sandy Hook to become another Presidio
As a longtime resident of Monmouth County — 82 years, 10 months to be exact — I am very discouraged and disheartened reading about the proposed plan for Fort Hancock or what most locals refer to as "the Hook." I have read the environmental assessment and, as expected, it does not truly project what the…
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Old approvals never die, but they should
Old approvals never die, but they should The Sea Bright Plan-ning/Zoning Board did what it had to do when it granted approval for a 20-unit housing development on the site of the Tradewinds beach and night club. In one important respect, the board’s hands were tied because a use variance permitting houses on the property…
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‘Mission statement’ means nothing to utility company
I believe the "mission statement" of any power utility including GPU is to restore power to as many customers as possible as soon as it is possible. The only exception is if life is at risk. During August, we had a very severe storm go through both Monmouth and Ocean counties that resulted in having…
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Proposed parking will add to number of cars in Fair Haven
Cars picking up children are a primary hazard to those children who are walking. The Fair Haven Borough Council is looking for financing to construct parking for those who are picking up children at Sickles School. (The Hub, Sept. 27). This will increase the number of cars around the school when children are walking home.…
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Petty feud hurting fire department
The squabbling going on between members of the Port-Au-Peck Chemical Hose Company and the Oceanport Hook and Ladder Company has surpassed the limits of rationality. Whatever inspired the members of the two fire companies to join their local firehouse, the opportunity to be in charge of other volunteers does not seem as if it would…
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SHRS board needs to play a different tune
As amazing as it might seem, members of the Shore Regional High School Board of Education appear ready to use professional musicians rather than student musicians for the school play this year. Under almost any circumstances that would be questionable. Under the existing circumstances at Shore Regional, it is ridiculous. It is wrong for so…
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OBITUARIES
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. WILLIAM McKINLEY LOGAN JR., 56, of Red Bank died Aug. 30 at home. Born in Long Branch, he lived in Ocean and Eatontown before moving to Red…
