Category Archives: Public Facilities

RED BANK: It's pool of water that never really goes away. What's Going On Here? Fifteen months in the life of a downtown puddle, in photos.

RED BANK: As the town plans a public workshop on transit village, developer says "it needs to be dense" with housing.

RED BANK: A strip of riverfront land set aside for public access has been overtaken by private patios and "No Trespassing" signs. (click for more)

RED BANK: Police issue more than a dozen summonses and one arrest warrant to owners of work trailers violating a new 48 hour parking rule.

More mini-gardens and overhead bistro lighting are among the enhancements planned downtown thanks to a $150K grant, says RiverCenter.

RED BANK: Steamboats, segregation and a laugh you won't forget. Looking back on 106 years with Edith Blake. Video.

RED BANK: There will soon be a new outdoor place to chill downtown: a "parklet" at Monmouth and Broad Streets.

RED BANK: Council expected to advance plan for new crosswalks, and possible additional flashing signal, on Maple Avenue.

RED BANK: Monument restoration expert pitches rehab of Veterans Monument he says is in "terrible shape."

RED BANK: Rescheduled because of this week's icy weather, the January meeting of Shade Tree Committee will include discussion of updated tree map.

RED BANK: In a prizewinning essay, RBR Dreamer Madelyn Sanchez-Berra recounts the effort to save the club that nurtures her dreams.

RED BANK: Council plans ordinance to lock in Broadwalk as an annually recurring fixture. Here's Thursday's agenda at a glance.

RED BANK: Proposed apartment building at train station that drew flak over its size has been scrapped. But he will be back, developer says.

RED BANK: Borough will move ahead with plan to request state money to replace grandstand at Count Basie Fields.

RED BANK: At final session of 2023, council to take up possible train station redevelopment, stadium bleacher replacement.

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

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: 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.