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YARBROUGH: MEMORIES, QUESTIONS LINGER

Larry Yarbrough Sr., with a picture of his son, also shown below, who was stabbed to death in Red Bank early Sunday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI As investigators continue to look into the stabbing death of a Red Bank man and the critical wounding of another early Sunday, little [...]

QUICKLY, RED BANK TAPS NEW CFO

By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Bruce Loversidge can go back to retirement. Again. Red Bank’s former chief financial officer and go-to guy to fill in for his outgoing successors will be relieved of his interim duties at the end of the month. In speedy fashion, the borough has hired Spring Lake Heights’ financial chief to take over [...]

BELLHAVEN PARK NEEDS TLC

Red Bank officials are seeking funds for the Bellhaven Park nature area on Locust Avenue. Below, a map from the 2006 waterfront plan. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Bellhaven Park, an oft-overlooked waterfront parcel in Red Bank’s inventory of natural areas, could use a little help — any kind of [...]

DUMPSTER SWIMMING POOLS FOR RED BANK?

A Macro-Sea Dumpster pool under construction in 2009. (Photo courtesy of Macro-Sea. Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Sharon Lee wants to bring Dumpster diving to a whole new level — a cleaner, cooler level. And she wants to bring it to Red Bank. The third-term councilwoman, ripping a page from a two-year-old New York [...]

EXTRA EYES, PATROLS SET FOR RED BANK

A bench at Riverside Gardens Park, where vandalism and littering have been growing problems. Debris in the pole-vault box at Count Basie Fields, below. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI In response to a surge in vandalism on borough property this summer, Red Bank officials are looking into video surveillance as [...]

WATER MAIN FIX SLATED FOR SEPTEMBER

Work on an old water main below Shrewsbury Avenue is expected to begin after Labor Day. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI An overdue upgrade to boost water pressure to homes and businesses along Shrewsbury Avenue is expected to start in September, says Red Bank Engineer Christine Ballard. On Wednesday, the [...]

COUNCIL: RED CARPET TO REPLACE RED TAPE

New procedures are expected to expedite openings and expansions by restaurants, like Sogu Sushi on Monmouth Street, and other types of business. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Welcome to Red Bank, business owners. Please take note of the red carpet in front of you. That’s the message borough officials are delivering, fresh off the [...]

PARK IT HERE FOR VEGAN FOOD & A FILM

The trailer for ‘Forks Over Knives,’ which will get two screenings in Red Bank Thursday night. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI While Adam Sobel waits to learn if he’ll be permitted to operate his four-wheeled business in Red Bank on a regular basis, he’ll have his Cinammon Snail mobile food truck downtown for at least a couple [...]

MASON OUT, LOVERSIDGE & VALET IN

Frank Mason, soon to be Red Bank’s former CFO, at his final council meeting Wednesday night. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank council members unloaded their attaboys on Frank Mason Wednesday, bidding a formal farewell to the borough’s outgoing finance chief, whose last day on the job is next [...]

CALENDAR CONFLICT SPURS EVENTS REVIEW

Freddie Boynton and members of the Celestial Lodge had a beef to air about a block party. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It hadn’t happened in Council President Art Murphy’s seven years sitting on the Special Events Committee, and Mayor Pasquale Menna said he’s never seen it in his two [...]

VALET UP FOR A VOTE IN RED BANK

By DUSTIN RACIOPPI There soon could be fewer cars circling downtown Red Bank in search of parking spots if the borough council gives the green light to a proposal by Red Bank RiverCenter Wednesday night. The business promotion agency, in an effort to pull in more visitors, hopes to try valet parking on a trial [...]

MIDDLETOWN SEEKS KABOOM COMPENSATION

A view of the Navesink River from Cooper’s Bridge, where Middletown officials are concerned more people will gather this year to see the fireworks. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI While the sky lights up and music blasts across the Navesink River Sunday, and Red Bank’s north end is bursting with [...]

PAY POSTS COMING TO MAPLE COVE

The borough will install pay stations at the recently rebuilt parking lot at the north end of Maple Avenue. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Be sure to pack a change purse with your kayaks and canoes, river-goers. Red Bank’s council, as it hinted in recent weeks, plans to reinstitute a [...]

FIXX NEEDS A FIX TO KEEP LIQUOR LICENSE

Fixx must go to the state if it wants to keep serving booze, Red Bank officials have decided. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Just like its predecessor, Fixx on West Front Street is in hot water with the borough government. The council, citing “problems” and “public safety” issues, tabled a [...]

McCARTHY AND RBPD GET CONTRACTS

Red Bank Police Chief Steve McCarthy at a West Side Community Group meeting in November. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Steve McCarthy just got himself some job security. For the first time in borough history, the Red Bank council entered into a contract with its police chief, locking up McCarthy [...]


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    • 06.19 - Noble Writers at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Wednesday morning meeting of the writing group for women, with all welcome to join and no registration required.
    • 06.19 - Jersey Inchkins Red Bank Library hosts a club made up of adults who do 'very little work.' Every third Wednesday of each month, club members build houses, rooms, scenes, and vignettes in miniature, usually on a scale of one inch to one foot.
    • 06.19 - PRESENT LAUGHTER Two River Theater Company revisits the works of Noel Coward with this witty and sophisticated 'valentine to the theater,' in which Tony nominated Broadway stage star Michael Cumpsty stars as the debonair, mature and very neurotic leading man Gary Essendine. David Lee (creator of TV's FRASIER) directs. Shows at 1pm and 7pm.
    • 06.19 - Time Out with Timber, at Red Bank Library Certified therapy dog Timber visits the Avice Noblett Children's Room at Red Bank Library, to 'sit and listen as hesitant and reluctant readers, and dog lovers too, ages 5 and over, read to him.' Call or visit the Children's Room to sign up for a 15 minute 'Time Out with Timber' reading session, on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
    • 06.19 - Sandy Hook Beach Concerts: British Invasion Tribute The summertime series of free Wednesday evening concerts on the Hook continues on the portable stage and sandy seating area at Beach Area E.
    • 06.19 - Readin' on the River at RBPL The Red Bank Public Library hosts its monthly (third Wednesday) adult book discussion group, with the featured book THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING by Carson McCullers. Register with Patrice Baldino at 732.842.0690.
    • 06.19 - Conversational Spanish Classs at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Wednesday evening program (conducted by Maria Jose Martinez Reid) for adults and teens who want to start or improve their Spanish speaking skills. No registration required.
    • 06.19 - 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.
    • 06.19 - Guns for Hire Trio Appearing every Wednesday night in June, at Walt Street Pub.
    • 06.19 - Paul Heaney Trio Appearing Wednesday nights in June, downstairs at The Downtown.
    • 06.20 - Neighbors Helping Neighbors at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Thursday morning meeting of the support group for people who are re—entering the job market, struggling small business owners and anyone looking for part—time or volunteer work.
    • 06.20 - Final Exam Study Session for Teens Middletown Main Library hosts a study session in the air conditioned community room, with tutors and snacks available and no registration required.
    • 06.20 - Yoga Kids at RBPL The Avice Noblett Children's Room at Red Bank Public Library hosts free yoga sesions for kids ages 5 and up, conducted by Alice Balzarini. Registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 06.20 - Chris Roselle Appearing at Basil T's for several Thursday night sets.
    • 06.20 - PRESENT LAUGHTER Two River Theater Company revisits the works of Noel Coward with this witty and sophisticated 'valentine to the theater,' in which Tony nominated Broadway stage star Michael Cumpsty stars as the debonair, mature and very neurotic leading man Gary Essendine. David Lee (creator of TV's FRASIER) directs.
    • 06.20 - 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.
    • 06.21 - Yoga for Adults Amy Novak leads a free Friday afternoon session at Red Bank Library. No registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 06.21 - Harry & Joel Those cats from Cats, Diamonds and other legendary Jersey Shore bands return to Basil T's for several Friday night sets.
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    • 06.21 - Tracy Morgan The Emmy nominated star of 30 ROCK (and SNL and Kevin Smith flicks etc.) returns to Red Bank for another standup stopover on the Basie boards.
    • 06.21 - Matt Noffsinger at Walt Street Pub Appearing at station stop Red Bank for some Friday night sets.
    • 06.21 - Jukebox Criminals Appearing upstairs at The Downtown.
    • 06.22 - AAUW Used Booksale Thousands of best sellers, children's books, paperbacks, DVDs and more at bargain basement prices — as the American Association of University Women used book sale continues every Saturday (except holidays) in the spacious basement of the Old First Church in Middletown.
    • 06.22 - The Great Outdoor Family Festival The Great Lawn at the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community College is the setting for a celebration of the great outdoors, presented by the neighboring Monmouth Museum (with local private and nonprofit partners) as a way of encouraging everyone to take a 'staycation' and support the economy of our Jersey Shore. Featured are games and activities, live music, camping demos, nature crafts, artwork, story—telling, entertainment, antique cars, bumper cars, miniature golf, boardwalk treats, souvenirs and guided tours through the museum's featured exhibition, America Hits the Road. Rain date is Sunday, June 23.
    • 06.22 - One on One Help with Your Resume at RBPL Red Bank Public Library offers hourlong sessions by appointment with librarian volunteers, who assist job seekers with creating or updating a resume to compete effectively in today's job market. Please call or visit the Reference Desk to sign up for this free program.
    • 06.22 - Collage Klatch at RBPL Red Bank Public Library's local history librarian Elizabeth McDermott hosts a free monthly session open to anyone interested in the art of collage. No registration necessary; pick up a materials list at the library.
    • 06.22 - Falun Dafa Cultivation Class Middletown Main Library hosts an introduction to the Chinese self cultivation practice (aka Falun Gong) that improves mental and physical wellness through a series of easy to learn exercises, meditation and development of one's Heart/Mind Nature (Xinxing).
    • 06.22 - PRESENT LAUGHTER Two River Theater Company revisits the works of Noel Coward with this witty and sophisticated 'valentine to the theater,' in which Tony nominated Broadway stage star Michael Cumpsty stars as the debonair, mature and very neurotic leading man Gary Essendine. David Lee (creator of TV's FRASIER) directs. Shows at 3pm and 8pm.
    • 06.22 - Red Bank StreetLife The summertime Saturday night series of free local music showcases returns to the sidewalks and storefronts of the borough’s business district for a 13th season, with performers and locations TBA.
    • 06.22 - Steve and Johnny Appearing at Basil T's for several Saturday night sets.
    • 06.22 - An Evening with Terence Blanchard at CBA As a fundraiser for the Performing Arts programs at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, the CBA Jazz Series presents the five time Grammy winning trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader in the intimate setting of the school's Henderson Theatre. He'll be joined in the Terence Blanchard Group by special guests Ravi Coltrane, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Robert Hurst III and Fabian Almazan for a set that draws from his new release MAGNETIC and a catalog that includes acclaimed jazz albums, film scores and a voice role in THE PRINCESS & THE FROG. Seating is limited to 350 tickets; an additional 25 dollars allows access to a cocktail reception prior to the show. Click for phone link to reserve.
    • 06.22 - The Fab Faux Will (LETTERMAN) Lee, Jimmy (CONAN) Vivino and the rest of the 'greatest Beatles tribute band ever' make their yearly sojourn to the Count Basie, joined by The Hogshead Horns and the Creme Tangerine Strings in a special performance of THE WHITE ALBUM entirety — with proceeds dedicated to the Basie's ongoing programs.
    • 06.22 - Hold On Tight Appearing upstairs at The Downtown.
    • 06.23 - 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.
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