Author Archives: John T. Ward

RED BANK: Amid rising antisemitism, Jews and supporters gather in Riverside Gardens Park for traditional Menorah lighting.

RED BANK: Amid music and merriment, Santa Claus arrives at Johnny Jazz Park, and the kids lose their minds with glee. Pix.

RED BANK: Heavy rains and gusty winds expected to lash the Greater Green Sunday and Monday.

RED BANK: Three-year vacancy set to end with opening of new Indian restaurant next week; two businesses depart after short stays downtown.

RED BANK: Both hearings on Thursday night's zoning board agenda have been postponed.

RED BANK: Home-team bleachers at Basie Park would be replaced at a cost of $1.16 million under Green Acres funding request.

RED BANK: Two intersections near primary school, and one at middle school, would get pedestrian improvements if grant comes through.

RED BANK: Proposed 40-unit apartment project would replace four structures on Riverside Avenue if approved by zoning board this week.

RED BANK: BUCS American Youth Football (AYF) Cheerleaders seek an assist in getting the 22-member squad to a national competition in Florida.

RED BANK: Trivia for civil engineering geeks: the days are numbered for the borough's remaining concrete roadways.

RED BANK: With completion of Eastside Park project, borough has its first pickleball courts, to share space with tennis.

RED BANK: Robotics-themed training restaurant for special-needs adults in former Hobbymasters building wins board approval.

RED BANK: Along with board OK for site changes, Red Rock owner gets an earful over "astonishing" noise and porta-potties.

RED BANK: Borough unveils concept plans for makeover of Shrewsbury Avenue to address notorious difficulties for pedestrians.

Kayaker Carla Fiscella shared this lovely autumn vignette along the Swimming River at Chapin Avenue from last week.

Red Bank RiverCenter will host a $5,000 Red Bank Bucks Giveaway at Toast City Diner this Saturday. It’s essentially free money, and who doesn’t like that? Details here.

RED BANK: Newman Springs Road to be closed overnight for paving.

RED BANK: On the agenda: a training café proposed in the former Hobbymasters building, and expansion at Red Rock Tap +. Grill.