Tag: Red Bank
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Superintendent of schools outlines referendum for Red Bank council
Jared Rumage, the Red Bank Borough Public Schools superintendent of schools, has shared the details of a $6.75 million referendum with members of the Red Bank Borough Council. Voters will be asked by the school district’s Board of Education to approve the referendum on Election Day, Nov. 5. Rumage appeared before the council on Sept.…
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Red Bank community garden remains closed, users will receive refunds
The Red Bank Community Garden on Marion Street remains closed to its users following test results that indicate lead was detected at various concentrations in soil samples. The test results are the product of an investigation conducted by engineering firm CME Associates, which was hired by borough officials after independent testing by a resident of…
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Red Bank woman promotes ‘miracle of organ donation’ in pageant
Denise Ely of Red Bank believed she was going to be the recipient of Princess Diana’s liver when she heard that Diana had died in a car accident on Aug. 31, 1997. But on that day 22 years ago, Ely’s belief that she would receive an organ belonging to royalty, specifically, was all in her…
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Red Bank school board to ask voters to approve $6.75M referendum for school upgrades
RED BANK – The Red Bank Borough Public Schools Board of Education will pose a multimillion dollar question on the Nov. 5 ballot when residents are asked to approve repairs and improvements at two schools. The board has authorized a $6.75 million referendum to be placed on the Election Day ballot. The Red Bank Primary…
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Red Bank council members vote to ban single-use plastic products
RED BANK – Members of the Red Bank Borough Council have adopted an ordinance that prohibits the use and distribution of single-use plastic bags, polystyrene foam containers and straws by business operators in town. The ban in Red Bank will take effect in one year. According to the ordinance that was adopted during an Aug.…
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Red Bank residents unhappy with plan for apartment building
Some residents in Red Bank are expressing apprehension about a developer’s proposal to construct a 210-unit apartment building at the corner of Bodman Place and Riverside Avenue. In testimony regarding the application, a traffic engineer has identified traffic calming measures which could appease residents and officials who have called a left turn by vehicles from…
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Red Bank officials work toward banning plastic products
RED BANK – Members of the Red Bank Borough Council have introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, prohibit the use and distribution of single-use plastic bags, straws and polystyrene foam containers by businesses in the community. Council members voted unanimously and without discussion to introduce the ordinance on July 24. A public hearing on…
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Free “Setting Boundaries” relationship empowerment workshop Aug. 6
RED BANK – A proactive group of young interns will teach adolescents “not to rely on social media to learn about life.” The New Jersey Center for the Healing Arts (NJCHA) will hold a free relationship empowerment workshop “Setting Boundaries” for adolescents ages 14 through 18 on Aug. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The…
