Category: HUB Opinion
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Interim principal selected for R.B. Middle School
Interim principal selected for R.B. Middle School By JOHN BURTON Staff Writer RED BANK — Personnel issues, which have been vexing the Board of Education of late, were once again the major issue at last week’s meeting. In recent weeks, the district has seen the departure of the primary school principal as well as the…
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Board discloses cost of school improvements
Staff Writer By sherry conohan Board discloses cost of school improvements LITTLE SILVER — The proposed additions and renovations at the borough’s two public schools now have a price tag: $l3.8 million. Doug Glassmacher, president of the borough Board of Education, disclosed the architect’s cost estimate of $13,857,650 at the board’s Aug. 23 meeting after…
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Lunch Break issues must be addressed
Lunch Break issues must be addressed Less than a year after the existing Lunch Break board of trustees was ousted, one of the new members of the new board has resigned. When he stepped down, King David Jones listed several reasons for doing so, including the main complaint of the ousted board of the West…
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Guest Column Drew Horgan Input from residents on parking situation in Red Bank welcome
Guest Column Drew Horgan Input from residents on parking situation in Red Bank welcome I was pleased to see that you are giving encouragement to the citizens of Red Bank to express their views about the parking situation in our community. In your Aug. 10 editorial, you said, "The Hub is inviting anyone interested in…
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Getting the run around from Sheehan classic
I’m writing to you in regard to the George Sheehan Race [Classic] and related activities that took place in Red Bank on Aug. 10 and 11. I think the time has come for this race to take place in another town, and the method of traffic flow, or better yet, lack of traffic flow be…
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Road ahead offers two scenarios for Middletown officials, visitors Picture the two following scenarios:
Road ahead offers two scenarios for Middletown officials, visitors Picture the two following scenarios: After a fabulous show at the new arts center, you take a short walk over to Peppercorn’s for a bite to eat, cup of coffee in hand, perusing the antique store, which supplies the Middletown Village historical map. Strolling along Kings…
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Chairwoman extends thanks for making fair a success
The 27th annual Monmouth County Fair concluded at East Free-hold Park Showgrounds in Freehold Township on July 29. The Monmouth County Park System extends its thanks to the hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, stage performers, event coordinators, and 4-H members on a job well-done. A total of 1,058 ribbons, trophies and honors were presented. From…
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Red Bank needs a good dose of economic reality
While the revitalization of Red Bank’s downtown is an accomplishment, many of the stores and businesses, which have been encouraged to locate and/or be attracted here, are incongruous with the economic realities of many of its residents. There is a distinct difference between the median household income of Red Bank and the median incomes of…
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‘The Hub’, ‘Atlanticville’ move into combined office
The Hub’s office has moved and the paper has new phone and fax numbers. The move, prompted by the recent acquisition of the Atlanticville by Greater Media, publisher of The Hub, relocates both papers to the second floor of 659 Broadway — next to the Harley Davidson Motorcycle dealership. To reach the editorial and advertising…
