Tag: Red Bank
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Annual Community MLK Weekend begins Jan. 19
The Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank and its community partners will hold its Annual Community MLK Weekend that will begin on Jan. 19. The Community Conversation will take place at 12 p.m. on Jan. 19. The conversation will focus on “The Golden Rule & Police Use of Force Report.” On Jan. 20, the congregations of the…
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Consultant reviews parking options in Red Bank presentation
RED BANK – A parking consulting firm has suggested “operating parking like a business” to help remedy what stakeholders have called a problematic parking situation in Red Bank. “Your parking program is broken.” That was the assessment offered by Brian J. Bartholomew, a senior parking consultant with Walker Consultants. On Jan. 10 at the Red…
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Menna, Triggiano, Yassin sworn in to complete all-Democratic government in Red Bank
Democrats Pasquale Menna, Kate Triggiano and Hazim Yassin have been sworn in as municipal officials in Red Bank to complete an all-Democratic governing body. Menna was re-elected mayor and Triggiano and Yassin were elected to their first terms on the Borough Council in the Nov. 6 election. During Red Bank’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan.…
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Voters approve $22M in upgrades at Red Bank Regional High School
A $22.2 million bond referendum that proposed improvements to Red Bank Regional High School has been approved by voters. The vote on Dec. 11 was separated into two questions. A collective majority from the three constituent towns in the regional school district – Red Bank, Little Silver and Shrewsbury Borough – passed the referendum vote. The…
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Brookdale scholars awarded recognition in literary journal
The literary works of two local scholars are being recognized on an international platform. “Only 25 people in the entire world get the honor to be published in Nota Bene and I still cannot believe they chose my poem.” That was the sentiment offered by Brookdale Community College student Erica Rosenthal. Rosenthal, who is a…
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Red Bank redevelopment proposal calls for apartments
RED BANK – Municipal officials have adopted an ordinance detailing a redevelopment plan that proposes the construction of apartments at 176 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, to satisfy a portion of the borough’s obligation to provide opportunities for the development of affordable housing. During a meeting of the Borough Council on Dec. 12, members of the…
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Clean Ocean Action working to restore health of Navesink River
A “no blame game” approach to restoring the Navesink River is expected to continue until 2020 when it is predicted the waterway will see a complete restoration. That was the assessment offered by representatives of Clean Ocean Action, an organization that works to improve the degraded quality of marine waters. Clean Ocean Action facilitated a…
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Red Bank officials moving forward with a possible regatta
RED BANK – During a recent workshop meeting in Red Bank, municipal officials discussed the planning and protocol that is necessary for holding an annual Red Bank Regatta. On Dec. 5, Red Bank Borough Council members and department heads attended the workshop at Borough Hall to discuss future plans of action and current issues facing…
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Asbury Park Santa Run Dec. 8
The third annual Asbury Park Santa Run will take place on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Asbury Park. The 5K race will help support Lunch Break, a local charity and 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing food, clothing, and fellowship to local community members in need. All runners will be given a Santa…