Author Archives: John T. Ward

RED BANK: Sidewalk work underway as Menna appoints Broadwalk committee.

RED BANK: After an abandoned effort of year ago, council will try again to find a full-time borough administrator.

RED BANK: Heavy police presence on River Road Tuesday night prompted by an unfounded report of an armed assault, says Chief McConnell.

RED BANK: Council expected award Senior Center repair contract; may also restart a search for new administrator, if Ballard prevails with resolution.

RED BANK: Audit uncovered 'suspicious transactions' that led to charges against former council member Hazim Yassin, foundation prez says.

RED BANK: Former councilman Hazim Yassin charged with stealing $7,650 from the nonprofit Red Bank Borough Education Foundation.

RED BANK: For its production of 'School of Rock - the Musical," Phoenix seeks four triple-threat young performers. Audition info here.

RED BANK: Week starts off still breezy, but warmer. Here's the extended forecast for the Greater Green.

RED BANK: Horgan and Okeson drop lawsuit to oust Mirandi. Up next, the June 7 showdown that pits two sides in the sharply divided Democratic party.

RED BANK: In Retail Churn, flurry of approvals includes art gallery/podcast studio; toy store; camera shop; pet-treats retailer and more.

RED BANK: Police blotter for April includes a DWI arrest, three charged with harassment, and two vandalized vehicles.

RED BANK: Turnout light for Charter Study Commission forum, so members weigh in with what they're hearing from residents.

ON THE GREEN: Rain expected to come and go through Mother's Day. Here's the forecast for the Greater Green.

RED BANK: Library and Fortune Center to display soil from the Eatontown site of the 1886 lynching of Samuel “Mingo” Jack Johnson as a way of bearing witness.

RED BANK: Fresh off completion of 24 downtown apartments, a developer proposes building 50 more across the street.

RED BANK: Five DACA recipients from Brookdale Community College plan to conduct research in Mexico this summer. A May 5 fundraiser will help with expenses.

RED BANK: Lunch Break kicks off $12 million facility expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy.

RED BANK: A $25,000 donation enables fire department to declare fundraiser for new Marine 1 rescue boat a success.

RED BANK: Charter Study Commission schedules forum on first phase of its examination of municipal government and elections.

RED BANK: With Broadwalk dining plaza expected to return mid-July, Democrats clash over membership of restart committee.