Thursday, May 9, 2013
Which is your favorite business decoration for Meridian Health/Riverview Medical Center's Paint the Town Pink event? Upload your own photos or tell us where some good ones are.
Red Bank businesses are in the pink — or getting the tinge of Pink Bank. As a testament to the Paint the Town Pink campaign, sponsored by Meridian Health, business owners and residents were invited to participate in the annual month-long May pink decorating event designed to heighten breast cancer awareness and raise funds for research and covering costs for under- or uninsured women's mammograms. "Participation is free and the level of involvement is up to each individual business," according to a release from Meridian. "Meridian will provide each registered business a 'pink kit' which includes educational materials, a window cling for your storefront, a listing on the website and pink piggybanks to collect money ..." So, lately …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
The new annual event drew thousands
Sunday was Red Bank's second annual International Flavour Festival; and, judging by the crowd's reaction, a good time was had by all. At day-long event, sponsored by the Red Bank RiverCenter, there was live music, dancing, face painting, specialty craft booths and food galore. Take a look at the above photos for a glimpse into the day. Stay tuned for some video clips of the day.
Friday, April 19, 2013
The long-planned project is under way
It was 2006 when the trendy West Side Lofts live-work-play hub was first approved for Red Bank. But, back then, the economy wouldn't support the vision slated for the heart of the borough's Arts and Antiques District. Still, the project's developer, Metrovation Captial, held fast for it to come to fruition. Now, with the advent of spring 2013, after tempering trying economic times, a housing market crash, color issues and couple of years of ironing out final zoning issues, the sound of construction is humming at the site. The seeds for the lofts have been sown, are taking root and growing by the day. When completed, the mixed use development designed to attract artsy young professionals will feature 25,000 square feet of retail space and …
Friday, April 5, 2013
The Gallery U exhibit opens this weekend and features artists including Roberto Almeida, Owen Ambrose, William Beam, Tina Carnavale, Colleen Creedon and Lisa Davidson.
Monday, March 25, 2013
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) will present a special exhibition showcasing the talents of young artists at Gallery U in Red Bank on Monday, March 25 from 4-7pm.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
The county's first soup kitchen will hold an open house on Thursday, March 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
The event, which benefits the Red Bank lobster shack, will take place on Thursday, April 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the re-opening celebration of The Oyster Point Hotel.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Officials claim residents were overbilled between 2006 and 2009 by the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority.
Red Bank and Shrewsbury Township are among the six municipalities suing the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority (TRWRA), charging the utility overbilled, and in some instances double-billed, its residents, according to a report on APP.com. The suit, filed in December by Red Bank, Rumson, Eatontown, Sea Bright, Shrewsbury Township and Tinton Falls, alleges that TRWRA charged residents higher rates than other participating towns, amounting to an estimated $4.31 million in overbilling between the 2006 and 2009 fiscal years, the article states. Fair Haven, Little Silver, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Shrewsbury Borough and West Long Branch founded the authority in 1965 and are considered "member towns." The municipalities involved in the suit…
Friday, February 22, 2013
The following information was obtained directly from Red Bank Police Department records. It does not indicate convictions.
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Friday, February 22
Reported incidents: • A theft was reported on Feb. 17 at Riverview Plaza. The victim reported that unknown subject(s) stolen an Apple I pod from her room. Patrolman David Smith responded. • A theft was reported on Feb. 17 at the ice rink on Chestnut Street. The victim reported that unknown person(s) stole her son’s shoes. Patrolman Thomas Doremus responded. • A theft was reported on Feb. 18 at a restaurant located on East Front Street. The victim reported that unknown person(s) stole an Apple I Phone from a table in the establishment. Lt. Richard Mangold responded. • A shoplifting was reported at a Broad Street jewelry store on Feb. 20. The owner of the business reported that an unknown male subject shoplifted three pieces of gold jewelry …
Monday, February 11, 2013
Council meeting set for Wednesday, Feb. 13
There are several municipal events scheduled for Red Bank this week: Tuesday, Feb. 12: Environmental Commission Meeting. 7 p.m. at Red Bank Borough Hall. Wednesday, Feb. 13: Red Bank Council Meeting. 7 p.m. at Red Bank Borough Hall. (The agenda for this meeting is attached to the article) Thursday, Feb. 14: Court in session at 8:30 a.m. Shade Tree Committee Meeting. 7 p.m. at Red Bank Borough Hall
Dan
11:55 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Triumph Brewery coming to town is good news, and the lack of parking will ensure that patrons will be walking home, which will keep our roads safe. If we're lucky, those ugly colors will drive away the people loitering outside WaWa. more ›