RED BANK: Ballard proposes changes to public-comment protocol that he says will restore back-and-forth exchanges and help clarify information.

RED BANK: Menna proposes workaround to comments protocol as Horgan, Yngstrom and fire chiefs begin new terms. Reorganization wrap.

RED BANK: Rejecting Portman's call for a breather, council majority adopts bylaws that sets new bar for proposed resolutions.

RED BANK: In debut as mayor, Portman pledges to "keep the ship running smoothly" as town embarks on big changes.

RED BANK: As borough school district welcomes students for new year, Rumage addresses security, preschool, enrollment and staffing.

RED BANK:  Borough schools and police plan to roll out an armed school resource officer program to boost safety, McConnell says.

RED BANK: Yet again, sparks fly at a council session, this time over the protocol of an appointment to housing authority.

RED BANK: Shrewsbury Chorale presents a live, in-person holiday concert entitled "Glorias & Carols: Ancient and Modern."

MIDDLETOWN: Township Library hosts a free, in-person concert featuring Vinyl Traction.

RED BANK: Three candidates seek two seats on the borough council in the November 2 election. Here's what Sue Viscomi has to say about herself and the issues.

RED BANK: Three candidates seek two seats on the borough council in the November 2 election. Here's what Jacqueline Sturdivant has to say about herself and the issues.

RED BANK: Three candidates seek two seats on the borough council in the November 2 election. Here's what Kate Triggiano has to say about herself and the issues.

MIDDLETOWN: Members of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society speak at the township library about their experiences with the paranormal.

FAIR HAVEN: Lucarelli silent on the decision to quit as mayor hours after clash over meeting "decorum" and his own conduct.

RED BANK: With pandemic cancellation of summer league, Parks and Rec sponsors 16-under team that gels for 11-0 season and USABL championship.

LITTLE SILVER: Red Bank Regional shuts weight room for a day of cleaning after student tests positive for COVID-19, trainer says in email.

RED BANK: Indians top Fair Haven Cubs in a nail-biter to win Two River Little League juniors division championship for 2021.

FAIR HAVEN: New council member appointed; borough hall reopening announced; spending cuts proposed; councilman loses his pandemic ponytail.

RED BANK: For the first time in months, seniors who usually meet at the Senior Center get together for a pre-Mother's Day, pandemic-era social.

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