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RED BANK: In 2014, officials said the cleanup of a contaminated former landfill along the Swimming River would take five to ten years to finish. A decade later, they haven't even started. (click to read)

RED BANK: Historic Preservation Commission starts possible addition of Irving Place to its portfolio; mulls unapproved removal of slate roof.

RED BANK: Historic Preservation Committee members, meeting for first time in eight months, get acquainted with new law they'll administer.

RED BANK: Possible 'transit village' of high-density housing around train station gets its fullest airing yet.

RED BANK: At a quick session, planning board signs off on changes to building heights and fees paid by developers in lieu of planting trees.

RED BANK: Concluding a 14-month process, planning board adopts Master Plan amid debate over "prioritizing" its recommendations.

RED BANK: Draft Master Plan gets little criticism in its public debut. Up next: how to prioritize its many recommendations, says board member.

RED BANK: Draft Master Plan to make its debut Monday at a planning board hearing that will be both in-person and viewable via Zoom.

RED BANK: Planning board sets Master Plan rollout, with at least two public hearings to come; board also 'endorses' school garden.

RED BANK: About two dozen residents weigh in on concept plans for the first full Master Plan update in almost three decades.

RED BANK: Sharpies in hand, residents weigh in on concept plans created for the latest iteration to the Master Plan-in-process.

RED BANK: Residents to get two chances next month to weigh in on Master Plan update, with special focus on three areas of town.

RED BANK: Residents invited to offer input into Master Plan via website that asks what they love and what they want changed, among other questions.

RED BANK: Claims about historic value of 132-year-old house eyed for demolition are "in error," says developer's expert. HPC members are itching to differ.

RED BANK: New offices planned downtown, but first, developer needs planning board OK to demolish 132-year-old house for 30 parking spaces.

RED BANK: Borough attorney sees red flags in suggested cannabis business licensing fee of $10,000, despite adoption in nearby towns.

RED BANK: Vote on plan to raze century house for parking postponed as questions linger about weight of Historic Preservation Commission rejection.

RED BANK: Planning board approves Master Plan consultant on pledge of public outreach "head and tails above" four other proposals, says board member.

RED BANK: After Ballard demand for greater transparency, planning board expected to air its process for selecting Master Plan consultant.

RED BANK: New community planning director offers a primer in zoning and land-use law, but steers clear of third-rail topics like tax abatements.