Category: HUB Opinion

  • Temporary solution for principal problem Board to name interim administrator before school year begins

    Staff Writer By JOHN BURTON Temporary solution for principal problem Board to name interim administrator before school year begins RED BANK — Whether temporary or permanent, there will be a principal at the Red Bank middle and upper elementary schools when the school year begins. Board of Education members and district officials thought that principal…

  • Public and board members criticize district practices

    Staff Writer By JOHN BURTON RED BANK — The recent turmoil in the schools has exposed factions on the Board of Education and drawn criticism from the community. Kathy Noble, president of the Parent Teacher Organization, took the board to task, for what she said was its lack of communication with parents — and with…

  • Top two positions now open at middle school

    Staff Writer By JOHN BURTON RED BANK — As September looms, borough school officials are dealing with a pair of top administrative vacancies at the middle school. Dr. Dorothy Carcamo, who had been serving as principal in the middle school for two years, accepted the position as the district’s director of curriculum and staff development.…

  • Let’s talk about parking situation

    The Red Bank parking task force is getting down to the business of assessing the parking situation in the borough’s downtown. As noted in our story last week, the members of that group have all but unanimously expressed support for the concept of a parking deck. While that may ultimately be the best way to…

  • Host families sought for exchange students

    Host families sought for exchange students Cultural Academic Student Exchange, Middletown, is currently seeking host families for high school foreign exchange students who are arriving in the United States this month. Host families provide room and board, and are also eligible for a $50 per month tax deduction. Students age 15-18 are fully insured, speak…

  • The Hub and 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 Newspapers, which publishes The Hub, relocates both papers to the second floor of 659 Broadway, Long Branch. To reach the editorial and advertising staff of the two local…

  • Alumni sought for R.B. high school 50th reunion

    Alumni sought for R.B. high school 50th reunion The Red Bank High School class of 1951 is currently seeking alumni for its 50 year reunion to be held Oct. 6 at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth. For further information, call Ethel West Snell at (732) 557-9866.

  • Committee member disappointed in treatment by council

    I would like to thank the Tinton Falls Borough Council for the opportunity to let me serve on the Open Space Committee for the past two years. It was a rewarding and enjoyable experience. I would also like to express my disappointment in the way they handled my interest in being reappointed at the end…

  • Bennett extends thanks for support at primary

    I would like to publicly thank all the voters in the 12th District who put forth the effort and voted in the N.J. senatorial primary election on June 26. I am grateful and impressed with all the tremendous support I received. As promised, I reaffirm my commitment in keeping our communities safe havens for children…