Tag: businesses
Citing Losses, Some Red Bank Businesses Urge Council to Scrap Broadwalk
RED BANK – Several downtown Red Bank business owners are calling on borough officials to shut down Broadwalk, the seasonal pedestrian plaza launched in 2020 as a COVID-19 relief measure, arguing at a council meeting and in a new petition that the popular attraction has become detrimental to businesses outside its perimeter.
Hourly Wage Increases in New Jersey
On Jan. 1, the minimum wage in the Garden State increased to $15.13 per hour, surpassing the goal of $15 set in 2019 by the Legislature and Gov. Phil Murphy. Although New Jersey is now one of the few states to hit the $15 mark, not everyone is celebrating.
Red Bank Council Clashes Over Broadwalk
The council reached an informal consensus at its latest meeting to open Broadwalk this season from May 15 through Oct. 1, but has yet to vote on the plan.
Renovation Plans? Spruce Up Your Patience First
Mike Belforti, owner of Better Housekeeping in Red Bank, said the store has been loaning appliances like refrigerators to customers because...
Empty Storefronts in Middletown
What the heck is going on in Middletown? It looks like the town is shutting down. There a so many businesses that have closed...
