Tag: Red Bank
Swimming River Park Reopens, Making Waves with New Amenities
The first phase of the Swimming River Park project was recently completed, marked by a ribbon-cutting event held May 1.
Master of Missions: Porter Celebrates 20 Years At Pilgrim
As the Rev. Terrence K. Porter prepares to celebrate two decades as pastor at Pilgrim Baptist Church, he is mindful of the legacy of those who served the congregation before him.
Azalea Gardens Project Will Spring up in Summer
After years of delays, construction is slated to begin on the Azalea Gardens housing project at the corner of Hudson Avenue and Harding Road. The original proposal for the project was approved by the borough zoning board in 2017.
From the Street to the Classroom: Retired Police Officer Joey Fields...
After four months on the job, Joey Fields talked with The Two River Times recently about his role as the first Class III School Resource Officer (SRO) to serve in borough schools.
Red Bank Planning Board Rejects Cannabis Zoning Law
Citing “inconsistencies” with the borough Master Plan, the planning board unanimously rejected a draft zoning ordinance establishing where in the borough cannabis businesses would be permitted.
Aliens Land in Red Bank
On Sunday, April 30 at 7 p.m., The Count Basie Center for the Arts/Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre will host “Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth,” an experiential extension of the TV show “Ancient Aliens’” that explores the theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years.
Current Red Bank Mayor Seeks Reelection For A Full Term
RED BANK – It was a choice between a pause or a cause for incumbent Mayor Billy Portman and he has chosen the latter: After a 3-month “crash course” in running the borough, Portman is seeking a full term in the upcoming May 9 elections.
Red Bank Firefighters Ask for Rent Hike
More than two dozen volunteer firefighters from the Red Bank Fire Department (RBFD) showed up at a council meeting April 12 to ask for the rent increase in a municipal budget that failed to reflect last year’s agreed-upon request.
Red Bank Library Race Talk Highlights Unheralded Activist
At the end of women’s history month in March, the Red Bank Public Library hosted its ongoing Let’s Talk About Race series to amplify the name and legacy of an iconic yet astoundingly unheard-of civil rights attorney and Episcopal priest, Anna Pauline “Pauli” Murray.
A Community Grieves The Loss Of A Beloved Teacher
For 37 years, students at Red Bank Catholic (RBC) benefited from the loving encouragement and tough teaching style of Sister Joanmarie McDonnell who retired in 2019. A member of the English department at the high school, she taught generations of students, making an impact on many lives.
