Throwbacks feature looks back at 1983, when a fireworks barge exploded in the Navesink River mid display. (click to read)

RED BANK: On Thursday's council agenda: hiring a "clinician" for police department; an update on parks; honoring two 50-year RBFD volunteers.

RED BANK: After an abandoned effort of year ago, council will try again to find a full-time borough administrator.

RED BANK: Menna, Yngstrom and Triggiano cite interference, one-party rule and "paranoia" as roots of government "dysfunction" in Charter Study Commission testimony.

RED BANK: Even as they approve spending for Senior Center repairs, Democrats split over how long it took and who should have 'found' funding sooner.

RED BANK: Funding for Senior Center repairs includes 30-year-old account set aside for a contemplated boat ramp that was never built.

RED BANK: Former business administrator Ziad Shehady and Councilwoman Kathy Horgan slated for Charter Study Commission interviews tonight.

RED BANK: Council expected to vote on changes to reduce administrator's power, even as Charter Study Commission work may lead to reversal.

RED BANK: Co-author of report that recommended charter change tells Charter Study Commission borough needs a strong chief executive.

RED BANK: Shehady resigns as business administrator after just three years, leaving sharply divided council to fill top unelected position.

RED BANK: Shehady quits redevelopment agency citing 'lightning rod' distractions from main job; agency OKs concept plans for facilities.

RED BANK: Borough settles lawsuit alleging racial and gender bias against former parks & rec head Memone Crystian for $175,000.

RED BANK: Once again, council moves quickly through a light agenda, this time after Menna holds a last-minute informal session. Here's a wrap.

RED BANK: Five months into the job, Business Administrator Ziad Shehady is accused of harassment by the town's personnel director.

RED BANK: The consultants who suggested the borough set up redevelopment agency are expected to get the contract to run it.

RED BANK: The authors of a report calling for the creation of a downtown redevelopment agency appear on the verge of winning a contract to make it happen.

RED BANK: Bellhaven plan revived and 'scaled back' once again, says Shehady, after questions about tree removal at the wetlands site.

RED BANK: What's next after scathing report on borough operations? It won't end up on shelf gathering dust, says the new official tasked with implementing its recommendations.

RED BANK: Report from council-commissioned management review is sharply critical of borough operations across the board, starting with the form of government.

RED BANK: At last week's session, the council took action on parking, administration and commercial trash pickups; hearings slated on taxes, RiverCenter and shared services.