• Park system repairs parts of Henry Hudson Trail

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer The Henry Hudson Trail at Popamora Point in Highlands is a section of a 1.5-mile stretch of the trail being repaired and is expected to reopen this month. MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM MIDDLETOWN — Area walkers, runners and bicyclists who frequent the Henry Hudson Trail will soon be able to…

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    Holiday poinsettias abound at Gasko’s Family Farm & Greenhouses in Monroe Township. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Obamacare contains wasteful insurance plan

    I read Nancy Ostrander’s letter “Affordable Care Act to Benefit Many” (The Hub, Nov. 21) extolling the virtues of Obamacare with a mixture of shock, disbelief and horror. Let me give an example from my own experience. I like to think of myself as an informed shopper. I’m blessed with two children from a previous…

  • Make a difference and adopt a foster child

    Thank you for the article “Adoption Day Brings Together Adoptive Children, Parents” (Hub, Dec. 5). There are over 500 foster children in Monmouth County alone, most of whom would love to be adopted by a forever family. Adults who are willing to open their hearts and homes by adopting a foster child, particularly older and…

  • Birds and plants are interdependent

    With the onset of the first winter storm, you’re probably envious of birds’ southern migration to warmer climates. You may wonder how American robins arrive back in our gardens so quickly in March, but you may be surprised to learn that the first robins of spring — especially the males — don’t leave this state…

  • Long Branch seeking bids for design of beachfront bluff

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Destroyed by the superstorm, the remains of the Long Branch boardwalk and bluff are visible along the beachfront. LONG BRANCH — City officials are moving forward with design work to rebuild the boardwalk and protective bluff while awaiting word on federal funding for the projects. The city advertised a request…

  • Residents oppose left turn at proposed Wawa site

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Residents and Planning Board members raised opposition last week to plans calling for a left turn from a proposed Wawa gas station and Chick-fil-A restaurant onto Route 35 or Wyckoff Road. Maurice Rashed, traffic engineer for Fidelity Eatontown LLC, testified at the Nov. 25 Planning Board meeting, saying…

  • Greater Media airs top stories in Broadcast News

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Suzie Xie leads the broadcast with a look at the week’s top stories before passing the torch to reporters and managing editors in the Greater Media newsroom. The race to thrive in a shifting industry has pushed media outlets to reach their audiences through a range of platforms, with a…

  • County rolls out $9M Sandy grant program

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Monmouth County residents still struggling with expenses stemming from superstorm Sandy may be eligible for up to $15,000 in federal grant funds as part of the Superstorm Sandy Homeowner/Renter Assistance Program (SHRAP). The $9 million program is being rolled out by the county this month to help stormimpacted residents purchase…

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