Tag: Red Bank
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With lawsuit pending, former Red Bank employee appointed to housing board
RED BANK – Although she is suing Red Bank for discrimination and harassment, Memone Crystian, who is the borough’s former parks and recreation director, has been appointed to a five-year volunteer position to the Red Bank Housing Authority. Borough Attorney Greg Cannon and attorney Theodore Campbell, who represents Crystian in her legal action, said serving…
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Count Basie announces availability of annual scholarship awards
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the availability of its annual Arts Impact scholarships to Monmouth County high school seniors graduating in 2019. The Count Basie Center for Arts. which is located in Red Bank, will offer four scholarships: the Moser Taboada Arts Impact Scholarship, Steven and Jaime Schultz Arts Impact Scholarship, the Siciliano Landscape Company Arts…
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Resources Real Estate mourns loss of company founder
Resources Real Estate announced the passing of founder and senior partner, Carolynn Diakon, at home among family on Jan. 27. Diakon created Resources Real Estate to fill a need for an independent, non-corporate, agency. She opened her first location in 2000. The company was listed on “Inc.” magazine’s list of the fastest growing private companies in…
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Postponed: “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” at Count Basie
Due to travel concerns from last night’s show in Buffalo, tonight’s performance of “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank has been postponed to Jan. 23, 2020. Tickets marked for tonight’s shows will be honored for the new date. For those unable to make the new…
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Red Bank officials reach third round affordable housing settlement
RED BANK – Without discussion, municipal officials in Red Bank have voted unanimously to authorize a settlement agreement regarding the borough’s legal obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing in town. Mayor Pasquale Menna, Borough Council President Erik Yngstrom, Councilman Michael Ballard and Borough Attorney Greg Cannon did not respond to requests…
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The Community YMCA offers assistance in wake of government shutdown
Although the federal government has reopened after a 35-day shutdown, furloughed U.S. government employees and families who have been impacted can continue to rely on support from an empathetic community counterpart – the YMCA. “In times like these, you can count on the YMCA. We are here to serve all people in equal ways,” said…
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RBR BUC Backer Foundation to hold Ladies Day Out on Jan. 27
The RBR BUC Backer Foundation will sponsor its annual Ladies Day Out luncheon from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. The event will feature a basket auction, a three-course lunch, a complimentary mimosa and a cash bar. Tickets are $70 per person. Prepaid ticket bags include five auction…
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Professor’s insomnia, love for “Horror Vacui” motivates psychedelic art
A professor’s bout with insomnia has propelled an aesthetic for psychedelic art. Marie Maber, an art history professor at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, is showcasing her exhibition “Horror Vacui” at Monmouth Arts, 105 Monmouth St., Red Bank, now through Feb. 27. Maber’s exhibition emphasizes the artist’s ties to medieval Islamic tilework and offers a physical portrayal…
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Male barbershop quartet available for Valentine’s Day
The Red Bank Area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will send uniformed quartets throughout the region to serenade lovers in four-part harmony. The quartets have performed in homes, offices, restaurants, warehouses, schools, even a police academy. They will go anywhere to bring the message of love. For $60, two love songs and a long-stem…