Tag: Red Bank
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Red Bank public schools planning for Sept. 14 start date
RED BANK – Administrators in the Red Bank Borough Public Schools are planning to incorporate a hybrid program of in-person and remote (virtual) instruction for students when the 2020-21 school year begins in September. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by Gov. Phil Murphy at the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.…
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Red Bank resident supports Schmid for Congress
In 1965, Congressman John Lewis almost died working to secure the precious right to vote. Today, watching his funeral cortege make its way to the U.S. Capitol, I ask what my congressman, Chris Smith, has done to protect the right to vote. Last December, Mr. Smith joined all but one of his Republican congressional colleagues…
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JBJ Soul Kitchen offering meals to go at Red Bank location
RED BANK – JBJ Soul Kitchen, a nonprofit community restaurant with a location in Red Bank, announced it is offering meals to go for curbside pickup. Patrons can enjoy healthy, three-course meals at home while paying it forward to feed individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, according to a press release. The JBJ Soul Kitchen…
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Area resident charged in vandalism of Red Bank statue
RED BANK – A Fair Haven man has been charged in connection with damage that was done to a statue at a Red Bank church. According to Red Bank police, the 31-year-old man from Fair Haven was charged with criminal mischief after allegedly toppling the Holy Family statue on Broad Street and causing it to…
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Red Bank officials amend budget; public hearing scheduled for Aug. 19
RED BANK – The borough is still operating on a temporary budget for 2020 after Borough Council members opted not to adopt Red Bank’s spending plan for the current year during their meeting on July 22. Instead, council members voted 4-2 to pass an amendment that will will trim about $50,000 from the proposed budget.…
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It’s time to get health care now
With the downward trend in COVID-19 incidents and the easing of restrictions statewide, it is time to seek the health care services that you may have postponed. Hackensack Meridian Health facilities are prepared and enforcing strict sanitizing protocols to ensure the safety of our patients, physicians and team members. Emergencies “Definitely do not resist going…
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Riverview Medical Center Foundation dedicates fireworks display to frontline heroes
RED BANK – To safeguard supporters, the Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center Foundation will not be hosting the annual family fireworks on the Navesink event this year. However, the traditional fireworks display will still go off between 9:15-9:30 p.m. July 3 and will be dedicated to the community’s front line workers, including health care heroes…
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YMCA partners with local agencies to distribute nearly 10,000 meals and food supplies during pandemic
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County pivoted immediately when its facilities shut down in March as the COVID crisis started. The gym floors, exercise spaces and pools were vacant, but employees and volunteers jumped into action to respond to critical community needs. Working in partnership with area food banks and community organizations, the Y has been…
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Red Bank officials introduce $23.2 million budget for 2020
RED BANK – The Red Bank Borough Council has introduced a $23.19 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality in 2020. Red Bank’s residential and commercial property owners will pay $14.17 million in a local tax levy to support the municipal budget and an additional $786,640 in taxes to support the maintenance of…