Author Archives: John T. Ward

RED BANK: Townwide plastic film recycling is still on for the first Wednesday of each month, says Facey-Blackwood.

RED BANK: Drag queens and audience members strutted their fabulous stuff at a family friendly event that drew no protesters.

RED BANK: New era in municipal government begins with visit by governor, who swears in Portman and roasts Triggiano.

RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, leases signed for key vacancies; restaurant adds second menu; Italian ice shop opens; and more.

RED BANK: For the second time in a month, smoke from Canadian forest fires lays a haze over the Navesink River and the Greater Green.

RED BANK: After 115 years, "borough" government era ends with a council session free of the infighting that marked the last five.

RED BANK: Agenda for final council meeting under "borough" government form suggests no fireworks, but hey, anything can happen.

RED BANK: Outreach for volunteers to municipal boards and committees "absolutely working," with applications still welcome, says Portman.

RED BANK: The summer of 2023 gets off to an inauspicious start without much sunshine in the extended forecast.

RED BANK: Board of education bids goodbye to longtime member Ben Forest, who joins the council July 1, and welcomes new member.

RED BANK: While other towns have their knickers in a twist over LGBTQ matters, borough slates a family-friendly drag queen event in a park.

RED BANK: Police chief and interim administrator Darren McConnell plans to retire next month. But there's an outside chance he'll be back as manager.

RED BANK: Hundreds gather to celebrate Juneteenth with a march, music, food and community in Johnny Jazz Park.

RED BANK: Sunshine and cool temperatures set ideal stage for 1,100 participants in Saturdays's Classic 5K. We've got photos galore.

RED BANK: Afternoon of activities to commemorate Juneteenth begins with march from church to Johnny Jazz Park Sunday.

RED BANK: The Classic 5K returns Saturday with a new course, and possibly, rainfall.

RED BANK: Dreaming BIG, former borough middle school students find success as members of Red Bank Regional High class of 2023.

RED BANK: Ignoring planning board rejection, soon-to-be-replaced council OKs 11th-hour attempt to protect Senior Center property.

RED BANK: Plans for 32 new apartments opposite train station scheduled to go before zoning board Thursday with need for variances.

RED BANK: Twin fawns idle away the day in dappled sunshine, awaiting mama's return with supper.