Author Archives: John T. Ward

RED BANK: Menna concludes record-setting combined terms as councilman and mayor. His successor will have to wait four more days to take up reins.

RED BANK: November crime blotter from RBPD includes four motorists arrested on charges of driving while under the influence.

RED BANK: Final council session of 16-year Menna era includes possible action on Sunset Park and short-term rentals.

RED BANK: Police warn of virtual kidnapping scam that appears to target members of the Latino community for fraud.

RED BANK: Two months after appearing to settle on new administrator, council majority hits the brakes without explanation.

RED BANK: In a span of four days, police arrest two borough men on charges of sexual assaults on minors in unrelated cases, chief says.

RED BANK: Two years after announcing imminent opening, Artichoke Basille's Pizza unveils a "for sale" sign on partially renovated space.

RED BANK: Early-morning smash-and-grab burglary at a downtown jewelry store under investigation.

RED BANK: Plan to subdivide two Shrewsbury Avenue lots into three gets a greenlight from the planning board. Owner has similar plan nearby.

LINCROFT: Christian Brothers Academy dedicates statue to school co-founder and running advocate George Sheehan.

RED BANK: Planning board overcomes misgivings about all-cash operation, electrified security fence, and approves cannabis growing facility.

RED BANK: Former councilman Tom Hintelmann, a lifelong borough resident who taught at RBC for 40 years, died Friday at age 85.

RED BANK: Saxum Elf returns, bringing cheer – and maybe keeping an eye on the sky for an outdoor concert slated for Saturday evening.

RED BANK: "For Lease," says sign outside giant Wells Fargo office and bank on Broad Street. What's Going On Here?

RED BANK: Portman may have been the only one on the ballot, but 94 voters had other ideas about who should be mayor, according to write-ins.

LITTLE SILVER: After 10 days, police recover dog taken by 'good Samaritans' and reunite her with her owner on Thanksgiving.

RED BANK: It's Giving Tuesday. Here are some local organizations seeking help – and one that plans to give a boost to others.

RED BANK: Holiday Express concert and town light-up returns, followed Saturday by 'bucks' shopping promo. Full event details here.

RED BANK: Taxi fares will rise for the first time in 12 years, following action by the borough council this week.

RED BANK: Proposed regulations for Airbnbs and other short-term rentals tabled following pushback by owner-occupant operators.