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NEW PRINCIPAL NAMED AT RED BANK PRIMARY

By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank Primary School will have a new principal in September, and she’s a tweeter. The district board of ed approved the selection of Erin Mulligan-Pierre, right, Tuesday night to replace Rick Cohen, said Superintendent Laura Morana. The two-school district will also have a new business administrator, replacing Annie Darrow, who [...]

DOWNTOWN RED BANK COMES OFF THE ROPES

The recent opening of Lucki Clover, above, in a Broad Street space vacated last September, is seen as one of many indicators of a strengthening comeback.  (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Without question, the losses have been significant. Over the past six months, as the global, national and regional economies have struggled to [...]

PRIMARY SCHOOL BIDS PRINCIPAL FAREWELL

The Red Bank Primary School PTO threw a sendoff dinner in the school cafeteria Monday night for principal Rick Cohen, who is leaving this week to become director of curriculum in the Metuchen district. “The parent involvement in this school has just been amazing,” said Cohen, 38, who’s been principal for the past six years. [...]

PRELIMINARY: AVERAGE RED BANK TAX UP $94

The spending plan includes debt service on the estimated $1 million cost of a replacing 25-year-old Ladder 91, above.  (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Still a work in progress, the 2012 Red Bank budget calls for a $94 tax increase on property assessed at the borough-average $401,393, officials said Wednesday night. The figure  [...]

LIBRARY TO FETE LIFE OF SIGMUND EISNER

Local-history librarian Elizabeth McDermott, below, with a custom-branded Eisner lightbulb in the second-floor New Jersey Room of the Red Bank Public Library, once the home of industrialist Sigmund Eisner. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD On April 15, 1937, the Red Bank Public Library – for decades an itinerant but growing collection of books [...]

SOUL KITCHEN FINDS ITS FOOTING

Newly recruited general manager Ryan Timmons outside Soul Kitchen earlier this week. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Three months after opening, Soul Kitchen, the pay-what-you-can-or-work-it-off restaurant on Red Bank’s West Side, is  progresssing toward its goal of feeding the haves and have-nots in equal numbers, new manager Ryan Timmons tells redbankgreen. About 30 [...]

‘FLOATING’ DOWNTOWN OFFICE WAFTS TO OK

The addition will connect two existing buildings while permitting vehicles to pass underneath. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Framed by talk about its positive effects on lunchtime restaurant business, a plan for an office bridge between two downtown buildings won easy approval from the Red Bank zoning board Thursday night. With no objectors [...]

POLICE ADD THREE, PROMOTE THREE OTHERS

Getting promotions were, from top left, Wendy Samis, Juan Sardo and Robert Clayton. Newly hired were, from left, Jhonatan Quispe, Stanley Balmer and Garrett Falco Jr. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Three new police officers joined the ranks of Red Bank blue Tuesday night at a packed-house council meeting that also saw three [...]

BRIDGE OPERATIONS PRIVATIZED

The control room of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge will be staffed by employees of a private firm beginning next year following action Thursday by the Monmouth County Freeholders. (Click to enlarge) The Oceanic Bridge and the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge are among the four movable Monmouth County bridges whose operations will be run by a private [...]

PICKETS TARGET ATRIUM CONTACTOR

For the fifth time in recent weeks, members of Carpenters Local 254 in Edison picketed a Pennsylvania-based concrete contractor on the Atrium at Navesink Harbor addition job in Red Bank Friday over what they said is a failure to pay area wages. The picket was peaceful, though police issued summonses a week ago over an [...]

Q FOR GOP: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

Westside Community Group president Amy Goldsmith, right, discusses the debate format with candidates Juanita Lewis, Joe Mizzi, Grace Cangemi and Ed Zipprich. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank’s Republican contenders for borough council were on the defensive Wednesday night as their opponents, and some voters, pressed them on their perceived sudden re-emergence [...]

OCCUPIERS OCCUPIED WITH ORGANIZING

About three dozen people turned out for Saturday’s initial meeting of Occupy Red Bank at Marine Park, an event led by Connor Walby, center below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Any expectations that a gathering dubbed Occupy Red Bank would attract throngs of longterm visitors similar to those protesting near Wall Street in [...]

FAIR HAVEN TO SHOW WHO’S IN CHARGE

In Fair Haven Tuesday night, officials are expected to take up a change to the salary ordinance that at first glance might appear to boost the borough administrator’s salary by $30,000 a year – a whopping 30 percent. In truth, however, Administrator Theresa Casagrande isn’t getting an extra dime, and the change is all about [...]

EX-BUILDER WARMS TO BEAN ROASTING

Russ Crosson plans to remake his one-room office space on Drs. Parker Boulevard into a take-out specialty coffee shop. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD At a recent Red Bank zoning board meeting, redbankgreen was surprised to learn that builder Russ Crosson had closed his 20-year-old construction business. Crosson was seeking board permission to [...]

COMMUNITY YMCA EXEC RESIGNS

Lisa Christian at the Red bank Y in March. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Lisa Christian, a YMCA lifer who steered the Community YMCA to settlements of two major lawsuits and oversaw a lightning-fast interior remodeling of the Red Bank health facility, has resigned, redbankgreen has learned. The Y confirmed that Christian had [...]


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    • 05.21 - Free movies at MTPL: WAR HORSE Middletown Main Library hosts a free screening of the recent Steven Spielberg film (starring David Thewlis and Benedict Cumberpatch) from the children's novel and hit Broadway play.
    • 05.21 - Approaching Poetry: American Poetry Since 1945 In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library in Shrewsbury hosts another in a weekly series providing an introduction to American poetry in the Post WWII era. Please register at library.
    • 05.21 - Pat Guadagno at Jamian's A Monday night Red Bank tradition continues, as the Shore's celebrated 'saloon singer' moves his weekly solo sets to Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.22 - Navesink Business Group Open House 'Taking Care of Our Own' is the theme as dozens of Red Bank area businesses of all sizes and types come together for an evening of networking at Two River Theater, with a 'focus on helping recently returned veterans gain employment with non—government entities and provide an outlet for them to speak with local business owners regarding career advancement.' Free admission, with numerous discounted services to veterans from local business owners. All proceeds from a food/ wine/ gift auction go to Operation Homefront and Red Bank nonprofit Lunch Break.
    • 05.22 - REFLECTING THE EARTH: Pianist Julia Muench Middletown Main Library hosts the classical keyboard artist in a free recital of pieces by Chopin, Debussy, Mendelssohn and others.
    • 05.23 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter. Shows at 1pm and 7pm.
    • 05.23 - Caregiver Support Group at Red Bank Library The RBPL hosts Colleen Smith of the Monmouth County Office on Aging in a free informational presentation, aimed at those who care for aged family members or other elderly citizens. Call 732.308.3770 x8780 for more info.
    • 05.23 - 2012 Basie Awards The Count Basie Foundation's 7th annual awards honoring excellence in Monmouth County high school theater features performances excerpted from the nominated shows and plenty of guest presenters.
    • 05.23 - Reggae Night with Random Test A Wednesday night tradition in Red Bank continues, as the Shore based partystarters bring the warm and the cool to Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.23 - MAD Wednesday at The Downtown Music, Art & Drafts Wednesdays continue at The Downtown, where upstairs you'll find bargain priced domestic drafts, plus 'some of the best local and touring musical acts along with amazing artists from the tri—state area' — starting at 9pm.
    • 05.24 - Nature Pre—School Thursdays at Poricy Park Poricy Park Conservancy hosts morning (9:30am) and afternoon (12pm) sessions of fun, nature related activities for preschool aged children.
    • 05.24 - New Jersey State of the Shore The Sea Gulls Nest on Sandy Hook is the setting for the 10th annual presentation by NJ Sea Grant Consortium, on the state of our local shoreline in preparation for the 2012 summer beach season.
    • 05.24 - Drawing and painting with Rocco Scibetta The artist hosts a Thursday night series in May at Red Bank Public Library. Registration required; sign up in person or by calling 732.842.0690.
    • 05.24 - Thursday Night Band Nights The Fixx spotlights 'New Jersey's Hottest New Bands' each week til closing.
    • 05.24 - Revival feat. Seacoast Mass Choir at Pilgrim Baptist Red Bank's Pilgrim Baptist Church invites all members of the community to a Revival performance by the Seacoast Mass Choir, capping the 2012 Lecture Series (coordinated by the Rev. Dr. Lester Taylor) on the theme of 'Relevant Church Leadership for the 21st Century.' Call 732.747.2343 for more info.
    • 05.24 - Pat Guadagno's BOBFEST With the 14th annual musical celebration of Bob Dylan's birthday (the young upstart is 71 years of age here in 2012), the Shore's perennial 'saloon singer' brings his signature concert event to the big Basie stage and auditorium for the first time, with Tired Horses in tow and NJ 101.5's Big Joe Henry taking advantage of the spacious new digs. Proceeds benefit the Rock & Roll Music Fund and the Anthony X. Guadagno Scholarship Fund at the Berklee College of Music.
    • 05.24 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter.
    • 05.24 - Grateful Thursdays at Jamian's It's Dead around here: a Thursday night tradition in Red Bank continues, as a rotating roster of acts joins likeminded friends at Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.24 - Rock N Roll Karaoke The band from NYC's Arlene's Grocery hosts this popular weekly feature at The Downtown, in which civilian hopefuls can front a hard—rocking combo on any of a couple hundred classic rock favorites.
    • 05.25 - Yoga for Adults Amy Richardson leads a free Friday afternoon session at Red Bank Library. No registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 05.25 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter.
    • 05.25 - Reckless Steamy Nights in Red Bank The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation hosts the cool and collected combo known as Tri City Jazz, as the latest in a renewed monthly series of BYOB house parties at the old Anthony Reckless Estate. Proceeds benefit the scholarship programs of the JSJBF and the Woman's Club.
    • 05.26 - Run to Hear 5K Race at Thompson Park RESERVE NOW for June 9. The Middletown Lions Club Charitable Foundation hosts a 5K run/walk event to raise funds for the organization's free hearing aid program, open to runners and walkers of all ages, and presented at Thompson Park in Lincroft on a course that mixes grass, dirt trail and paved surfaces. Medials and trophies will be awarded in all age groups, with tee shirts to all registrants and a drawing for a 1000 dollar scholarship. Click for phone and web links to register.
    • 05.26 - Robotics Programming Workshop at MTPL Middletown Main Library and the Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Club of the Monmouth County 4H invite kids ages 10 to 15 to 'learn skills in engineering, design, & development to program robots, while developing critical thinking faculties.' Workshop limited to 12 participants; register in advance online or by phone.
    • 05.26 - Auto Show and Motorcycle Meet in Middletown REGISTER NOW for June 30. The Middletown Lions Club hosts the 7th annual event to benefit the club's Charitable Foundation (which in turn supports a wide variety of locally based nonprofits), with a display of classic chrome in the parking lot of Middletown Shopping Center (Route 35 North and New Monmouth Road). All classes of vehicles including stock, custom, antique, hot rod, collector, imports, luxury, and trucks are encouraged in addition to motorcycles. Click for phone or email links to register a vehicle in the show; admission to the public is free and rain date is Sunday, July 1.
    • 05.26 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter. Shows at 3pm and 8pm.
    • 05.26 - Benefit Concert at Monmouth Conservatory REGISTER BY MAY 26. On the afternoon of Saturday, June 2, Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music hosts its annual fundraiser concert, featuring violinist Mark Peskanov and pianist Nina Kogan in a program of works by Brahms, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Bizet—Sarasate. A Meet the Artists reception with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres follows; seating is limited, so click for phone and email links to advance registration.
    • 05.26 - 2nd Annual Summer Car Show Series at BCC The Brookdale Community College Automotive Department hosts the continuation of the monthly event, with music, food and a trophy competition, all of it weather permitting out in Parking Lot 6 on the Lincroft campus.
    • 05.26 - Glen Campbell The legendary singer and guitarist is on the road one more time with his much publicized Goodbye Tour — and the Red Bank audience has one more opportunity to catch the Grammy winning favorite performing a span of hits from a 50 year career, including 'Gentle on My Mind,' 'Wichita Lineman,' 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix,' 'Rhinestone Cowboy' and 'Southern Nights.'
    • 05.26 - Bob Burger at Walt Street Pub The bespectacled Burgermaster of all music (and friend to the scary famous) returns to station stop Red Bank for some Saturday night sets.
    • 05.27 - Red Bank Farmers Market Fresh, locally grown produce from some of New Jerseys finest farmers, plus equally homegrown crafts, at this Sunday morning staple running May through the end of November in the Galleria parking lot.
    • 05.27 - RBR Teen Performance at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts students from Red Bank Regional High School's Academy of Visual and Performing Arts as they share original works in music, poetry and drama.
    • 05.27 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter.
    • 05.27 - Steve Winwood SOLD OUT! Last time this multiple Grammy winner and Britrock ambassador rolled into Red Bank with his tour bus, he braved an epic blizzard — and with the seasonal weather on his side this time, he'll surely deliver a relentless 50 year retrospective of signature songs from the Spencer Davis Group ('Gimme Some Lovin'), Traffic ('Dear Mr. Fantasy'), Blind Faith ('Can't Find My Way Back Home') and his impressive run of 1980s solo hits ('Higher Love,' 'Back in the High Life').
    • 05.27 - Open Mic with Rob Dye and Mike Ghegan The Sunday night event is THE place to find musicians congregating, hanging out, trying new ideas, cutting up on some classics and generally enjoying one of the MUST events for Jersey Shore music fans.
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