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NOW OPEN: GOOD, SAFE KARMA

Tiffany Betts, left, and Gail Doherty preparing meals for customers who showed up minutes after Wednesday’s opening. (Click to enlarge)

The much-anticipated return to Red Bank of vegan restaurateurs Gail Doherty and Tiffany Betts is complete.
Months later than they’d hoped, the pair quietly opened the doors to their new eatery, Good Karma Café, at 4p Wednesday, [...]

OOPS: IT’S NOT HISTORIC — YET

The lot, at the corner of East Front and Washington Streets, has been vacant since a Victorian home was demolished in 2005. (Click to enlarge)
Last week, redbankgreen reported that a Monmouth County architect had met recently with historic preservation advocates in Red Bank about building a four-unit condo project on a vacant lot at the [...]

TALK OF TOWNHOUSES IN HISTORIC DISTRICT

An architect has drawn up plans for townouses for a vacant lot in Red Bank’s historic district, but nothing has been filed with the borough. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
A vacant lot in Red Bank’s historic district could become the site of townhouse-style condos if informal plans now in the works [...]

COUNCIL APPROVES SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS

Rejecting the advice of the borough planning board, the Red Bank Council last night said merchants may put sandwich-board advertising on sidewalks outside their establishments through the end of this year.
Overruling concerns that the signs would pose a safety hazard to pedestrians and violate the intent of the borough’s master plan, the council voted 5-1 [...]

FAIR HAVEN TREE LAW GETS ANOTHER LOOK

12-year-old Zoe Gallagher made her case to the borough council Monday night to amend Fair Haven’s tree ordinance. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Fair Haven is looking at revising its tree ordinance, and is doing so after a push from an unlikely source: a 12-year-old borough girl.
Zoe Gallagher, who made waves last [...]

RUMSON PLANS TO RAZE FORMER POLICE HQ

The property will be sold as two building lots, officials say. (Click to enlarge)
By EVAN SOLTAS
With its new municipal complex completed, Rumson plans to demolish its historic Center Street police station and sell the land as two residential lots, borough officials say.
The borough intends to raze the now-vacant station, which has long stood out among [...]

COURT ORDERS MORE BEACH ACCESS AT CLUB

The club was the last holdout defendant in a lawsuit dating back four years, and lost. (Click to enlarge)
A state Superior Court in Freehold has ordered the oceanfront Seabright Beach Club to give nonmembers access to more than 15 feet of beach above the tide line.
The state Department of Environmental Protection, which filed suit against [...]

TRADER JOE’S PLANS SHREWSBURY STORE

The specialty food store has filed plans to take over more than 12,000 square feet in Treasure Island Plaza, according to a report.
After a brief dalliance with Red Bank three years ago, Trader Joe’s, a foodstore chain with a reverential following, appears to have settled on Shrewsbury instead.
So reports the Asbury Park Press, which says [...]

ANOTHER COURTYARDS PLAN WINS VARIANCES

As Ray Mass (background) and Deborah Marks listened, zoning board member Vincent Light details his objection to granting variances for the proposed Courtyards at Monmouth housing project, below. (Click to enlarge)
Less than a year after a new zone was created at Red Bank’s train station to encourage a mix of high-density housing and retail [...]

FH COUNCIL TAKES FLAK ON TWO ISSUES

More than 50 residents filled the borough council chambers Monday night for a chance to be heard on two separate hot-button issues in town. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Fair Haven officials got a double helping of discontent Monday night when a riled crowd pushed back on two issues residents say threaten [...]


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    • 08.01 - 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 middle of November in the Galleria parking lot.
    • 08.01 - Red Bank Sidewalk Sale Riverview Medical Center presents the 56th annual edition of the bargain hunter's safari through the folding tables and clearance racks of Red Bank's favorite merchants. Participating locations on Broad, Monmouth and Front Streets plus Bridge, Maple and Wharf Avenues.
    • 08.01 - IN MY LIFE: The Artwork of John Lennon The folks at Pier Village team with Yoko Ono herself to present a (one weekend only) exhibit of original visual art created by John Lennon, inside the Pier Village Gallery space (between The Bee and Michelangelo's). Art will b offered for sale, with proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch. Call 732.923.0100 for more info.
    • 08.01 - Charter and Early Members Show at the Guild The Guild of Creative Art hosts an opening reception between 3 to 5pm for the newest group show, an exhibit celebrating the Guild's 50th anniversary with a retrospective of work by such significant Monmouth County artists as Roberta Carter Clark, Evelyn Leavens, Nick Caivano, Mary Sheehan, Agnes Ricks Egan, Anthony Migliaccio, and founder Yvonne Aubert. Exhibit continues through August 25 during regular gallery hours.
    • 08.01 - The Classic Cup at Polo Club of Colts Neck Face painting and other kids' entertainment is offered as the SLS Jets Polo Team competes in a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, at Bucks Mill Park. Take in a live match, enjoy refreshments plus entertainment — and don't miss your chance to participate in the traditional 'divot stomping.'
    • 08.01 - Willie Lynch Irish Band The summer season of free concerts at the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor Gazebo continues at 7pm.
    • 08.01 - Open Mic with Rob Dye and Mike Ghegan A tradition around Red Bank for years, 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.
    • 08.01 - Dub Proof (downstairs) The Shore reggae faves stake a claim on a new Sunday night series at The Downtown.
    • 08.02 - 35th Annual Clearwater Festival VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AUGUST 21! The Red Bank based NJ Freinds of Clearwater seeks volunteers for set up, breakdown and event tasks, as the 35th annual festival of music and environmental awareness (for the second time a FREE event) returns to Sunset Park in Asbury Park. Volunteers who put in at least four hours get fed for free; contact Lynn Humphrey at 732.539.6806 or lynn22353@yahoo.com.
    • 08.02 - Side by Side: Images by Vicki Culver and Norma Kay Little Silver's Boro Hall is the setting for an exhibit of handcrafted photo collages by Vicki Culver and digital art photography by Norma Kay; on view through September 30 during regular hours.
    • 08.02 - Drawing and painting with Rocco Scibetta The popular series of art classes returns to the Red Bank Public Library for four free Thursday evening sessions; registration is required and begins today at 10am.
    • 08.02 - Health Information on the Internet: The Good, The Bad and the Don't Go There Cathy Boss of Jersey Shore University Medical Center hosts a free program on finding reliable and credible health info online. It's presented by Meridian Health, inside the Blaisdell Auditorium at Red Bank's Riverview Medical Center. Registration and additional information at 1.800.DOCTORS.
    • 08.02 - Free Movie: WHITE RIBBON The abused and suppressed children of a small German village are at the heart of some strange events on the eve of the first World War. The 2009 film screens for free at the Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch. Shows at 2 and 6:30pm.
    • 08.02 - Yoga Kids at RB Library The Red Bank Public Library invites children ages 6 and up to learn basic yoga poses as well as proper breathing and relaxation techniques. It's simple and fun and FREE of charge; bring yoga mats or towels.
    • 08.02 - Free Seminar: Should I Stay Or Should I Go? The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch hosts a presentation (by the Women's Board of Realtors) aimed at families and individuals affected by the closing of Fort Monmouth.
    • 08.02 - Kevin Smith's 40th Birthday The director of COP OUT (and costar of CATCH AND RELEASE) returns once more to the stomping grounds for his annual 'no holds barred evening of questions and answers.' A limited number of VIP level tickets include a meet and greet with the birthday guest of honor afterward (and help fund the Count Basie's ongoing restoration project) — and you can 'be part of the action' as the event will be filmed for television (not the selling point it might once have been, but hey)!
    • 08.02 - Teen Cafe at MTPL Teens and tweens (ages 11 and up) are invited to Middletown Main Library, for a Teen Cafe event presented on the library's patio and featuring live music from two Middletown HS North bands. Refreshments provided; rain date is August 3.
    • 08.03 - Government Observer Training at BCC On August 10, the League of Women Voters of Monmouth County presents a free workshop on how to 'keep tabs on local government, keep an eye on taxes, your property values and your child's education.' County clerk Claire French and 'experienced citizen reporters' Fenton and Barbara Hudson are the guest speakers for the event, commencing at 7pm inside room 100 of the the Main Academic South (MAC) building on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community College. Parking recommended in lots 5 and 6; call 732.842.1370 for more info.
    • 08.03 - Songs & Stories with Miss Sam The Red Bank Public Library invites children ages 2—5 to hear stories, sing songs, and join in a quick art or craft project. No registration needed.
    • 08.03 - Little Bookworms with Miss Helen The Red Bank Public Library invites children ages 2—5 and their caregivers to come in for 30 minutes of fun stories, lively activities, songs and fingerplays. No registration needed.
    • 08.03 - John Mayer The toast of TMZ and a hundred thousand red carpet ops heads to the Holmdel hills on his Battle Studies World Tour, joined by recent Basie sellouts Train, plus Owl City and The Avett Brothers. Tix available at LiveNation.com.
    • 08.03 - Live bands at The Fixx DAA Entertainment presents Statues of Liberty and more.
    • 08.03 - International Film Series: BACHEHA—YE ASEMAN Middletown Main Library presents a new series of international films about youth, screened for free in the Community Room. Tonight, it's Iranian director Majid Majidi's 1997 acclaimed and effective film about a brother and sister, a lost pair of shoes and the lengths the kids go to put things right in their world. Includes light refreshments, and the best A/C in town.
    • 08.03 - Live bands at The Fixx DAA Entertainment presents Ziggy Shock, Greg Greg, Statues of Liberty and more.
    • 08.03 - Free Movies on the Beach: THE BLIND SIDE The 2010 season of free films continues on the sands of Sea Bright's municipal beach. Bring a blanket and beach chair; park in the lot near the firehouse, and enjoy Sandra Bullock in her Oscar winning turn as a determined mom who helps a homeless boy discover his worth and potential.