Tag: Red Bank

RED BANK – Campbell Scott couldn’t be more thrilled to be portraying the meticulous detective Hercule Poirot in the upcoming Agatha Christie mystery, “Murder on the Links,” at Two River Theater. The Belgian-French accent, the signature waxed mustache – it’s an actor’s dream.

RED BANK – Samantha Bee is no shrinking violet when it comes to taboo subjects. So, when the comedian and former correspondent for Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” started experiencing some harsh symptoms of menopause, she decided to open up the conversation, albeit with her signature humor.

RED BANK – The borough council unanimously approved a $4.875 million bond ordinance for the first phase of construction on the long-awaited Department of Public Works facility, which will replace deteriorating temporary trailers that have housed workers for more than two decades.

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.

RED BANK – To celebrate the 10th year of the Indie Street Film Festival, organizers have chosen a slew of documentaries that feature social change and stories of hope. One such short film is “Borderline Butterfly,” focusing on immigration challenges in Red Bank.

RED BANK – Voters will decide who will serve on their local school boards this November, as four candidates are running for three seats on the Red Bank Borough Public Schools board, which oversees the preschool, elementary and middle schools.

RED BANK – What began as one mother’s quest for a thriving future for her son has turned into a groundbreaking moment for families across New Jersey.

RED BANK – Longtime borough resident and public figure Suzanne Viscomi was removed from her position as a trustee of the Red Bank Public Library by the mayor after an investigation into an alleged inappropriate comment she made during a conversation with former library director Eleni Glykis. Viscomi has denied she made the comment, relating to a person’s deportation, but Mayor Billy Portman chose to remove her from the volunteer position at the library after an invesitgation.

RED BANK – Borough officials have approved a new financial agreement with the developer of the Locust Landing apartment complex that will enable the borough to claim up to 40 credits toward its fourth-round affordable housing obligation.

RED BANK – Snowflakes may not be falling, but the spirit of the season is alive and well on Broad Street during “Holidays in July,” a festive celebration brought to life by the Red Bank RiverCenter in partnership with the beloved nonprofit Holiday Express.