Author Archives: John T. Ward

RED BANK: Stretch of Newman Springs Road to be shut down in one direction for a week starting Monday. Avoid if you can.

RED BANK: Two decades in the works, downtown development formerly known as Azalea Gardens could begin construction this summer, owners say.

RED BANK: Two days early, borough Environmental Commission hosts an Earth Day Green Fair at the middle school tonight.

RED BANK: Large field of candidates in May 9 election sits elbow-to-elbow for "Faceoff Over Red Bank's Future." Full video.

RED BANK: Pending cannabis zoning law doesn't comply with Master Plan because it inhibits economic development, planning board finds.

RED BANK: Hogan says Portman is "refusing" one-on-one mayoral debate. Portman calls claim "nonsensical."

RED BANK: On agendas this week: EV charger law, cannabis zoning, and changes to a housing project approved six years ago but never built.

RED BANK: Council picks new DPU head, OKs Broadwalk, takes action on long-closed town dump and hears plan for downtown gardens. Highlights.

RED BANK: Volunteer firefighters derail introduction of borough budget they say would scuttle a negotiated funding plan for their firehouses.

RED BANK: Lobby of long-closed Senior Center named in memory of the late Thomas E. Hintelmann, the town's longest-serving council member.

RED BANK: Thefts and graffiti make life less enjoyable for some business owners in March. Police blotter.

RED BANK: On the council agenda Wednesday: cannabis review board, budget, new DPU director, housing grant and a four-way stop.

RED BANK: Officials schedule dedication ceremony at long-closed Senior Center, but it's maybe not what you're thinking.

RED BANK: Hoping to better connect with neighbors, borough resident and TV reporter dons Fred Rogers cardigan and chats first with Henry Tindal.

RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, smoked-meats market takes space of longtime butcher shop; pottery school opens.

RED BANK: Below a blanket of clouds, sunset lays a fiery reflection on the Navesink. Here's the weather outlook for Passover & Easter weekend.

RED BANK: Jewelry store employee pepper-sprayed by watch thief; owner sprayed, too, after he caught up with her a block away, police said.

RED BANK: Thirteen council candidates vie for voter attention in fast-paced, online forum ahead of May 9 election.

RED BANK: Hogan's job as hospital prez would be "massive conflict of interest," Portman says as candidates jostle in online forum.

RED BANK: League of Women Voters online forum offers voters the first look at two mayoral contenders and 13 council candidates tonight.