Author Archives: John T. Ward

RED BANK: Plan for 32 neuro-inclusive units for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities goes before zoning board Thursday.

RED BANK: Prosecutor's statement refutes "another misrepresentation of the facts by the PBA" regarding his leadership, McConnell says.

RED BANK: In police blotter for July, pricey wedding dress ($3200), mop bucket ($75) reported stolen; graffiti spree intensifies.

RED BANK: Purple flags outside borough hall spotlight dozens of overdose deaths in Monmouth County in the first three months of 2023.

RED BANK: Refuting PBA allegations, McConnell says he had a relationship with a former "significant other" of a department employee "years ago," but none since.

RED BANK: With McConnell retirement pending, police union accuses him of "numerous inappropriate sexual relationships" with employees.

RED BANK: Inspired by her Ecuadorian grandmother's art collection, an RBC student has curated a show to spotlight her ancestral homeland.

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: Gopal tours New Jersey Tutoring Corps’ summer tutoring site here, one of 23 created statewide to address "education crisis."

RED BANK: A month into a new form of government, council is expected to get down to the nuts-and-bolts of erasing its predecessor: the "borough" structure.

RED BANK: Two-building deal includes former Coco Pari space. Also in Churn, updates on coming restaurants, and another vape shop opens.

RED BANK: Hundreds enjoy free food and games at the annual police-sponsored National Night Out Against Crime festival. Photos.

RED BANK: Pair arrested on weapons, drug and other charges after motor vehicle pursuit, crashes and foot chase, police said.

RED BANK: Ahead of an October exhibit on the history of the Black press, students learn docent skills at T. Thomas Fortune Center.

RED BANK: Council looks to address increase in graffiti, rejects requiring parents of offenders to perform community service.

RED BANK: Report of train fire prompts fire department response and evacuation. No fire occurred, however, says chief.

RED BANK: Borough native Frazee to become next police, though McConnell's planned retirement has been postponed by about a month.

RED BANK: Increased police patrol at scene of shooting earlier this week lead to arrests of three men on unrelated charges, Frazee says.

RED BANK: Agenda for Thursday night's council session includes status update on planned changes at Marine Park. Here's what else to expect.

RED BANK: Two men exchanged at least eight shots in an early morning gun battle that left one of them wounded, police said.