Category: HUB Opinion
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Councilwoman’s role, actions appropriate
In his desire to perpetuate an internecine conflict between the Red Bank Public School and The Charter School as evidenced by the statements attributed him in the Nov. 16 issue of The Hub, Thomas Schroll’s criticism of Councilwoman Florence "Betti" Thompson totally ignores the facts. The Charter School was not solicited to place its float…
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Senator pledges to keep working for constituents
On behalf of the 12th District Republican team, Assemblyman Mike Arnone, Assemblywoman Clare Farragher, and me, I would like to thank the voters of the 12th District for their support. I would also like to extend a special thanks to the many volunteers who worked to make our campaign a success. As promised, we will…
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Drug abuse fight cannot be limited to schools
In today’s edition, Greater Media Newspapers presents a special report on the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program that is offered in a majority of area schools. These schools in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties are not alone in offering DARE. According to the Internet Web site www.dare.com, DARE is now being implemented in more…
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If you have something to say, The Hub wants to hear from you.
If you have something to say, The Hub wants to hear from you. Letters to the editor will be published weekly on the editorial page. All letters should be typed or neatly printed and must include a daytime telephone number, at which the writer may be reached for verification. Letters should be as concise as…
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Red Cross thanks Greater Media Newspapers’ readers
Thank you, Greater Media Newspapers and your generous readers, for the contribution of $20,000 to the Liberty Fund. As you know, on Sept. 11 the United States suffered the worst terrorist attack on American soil in history. When you give to the American Red Cross with the intention of helping this nation heal, rest assured…
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Talarico thanks residents after bid for Town Council
As a candidate for the Red Bank town council in the recent election, I would like to thank all my friends, family, and neighbors who supported me in my efforts to make Red Bank an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. Although I did not win the election, I did succeed…
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November is ‘National Family Caregivers Month’
November has been designated "National Family Caregivers Month." During November, The Arc of Monmouth would like to recognize and express appreciation to the hundreds of family members throughout the county who are caregivers of persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Mothers and fathers of people with developmental disabilities are most often their primary…
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Arnone thanks all the voters who went to the polls Nov. 6
Arnone thanks all the voters who went to the polls Nov. 6 Now that Election Day 2001 is history, I want to thank all those voters who braved the cowardly threats of terrorists and exercised our precious right to vote. You heard and responded to President Bush’s message to go about our normal lives. This…
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Resident warns homeowners to be alert to furnace scam
I have been scammed by a local business and wanted to pass along the routine used by this business to warn others. Last year I purchased a resale in the area and had my first experience with a gas furnace. I knew it needed cleaning and servicing, but I did not know how to do…
