RED BANK: Q&A with council candidate Linda Schwabenbauer, one of four contenders for two open seats on the governing body in the November 7 election.

RED BANK: Councilwoman Linda Schwabenbauer's dog had free run of the room at a special meeting of the borough council Monday night.

RED BANK: Heading into Tuesday's Charter Study Commission public hearing, partisan elections are clearly in the crosshairs.

RED BANK: Menna, Yngstrom and Triggiano cite interference, one-party rule and "paranoia" as roots of government "dysfunction" in Charter Study Commission testimony.

RED BANK: Almost two months after it was first announced, finance committee's public walk-thru of proposed budget has a date.

RED BANK: Local tax would rise by 2.8 percent under budget that finance chair Ballard said is "inflicting more pain" on residents impacted by pandemic.

RED BANK: Zipprich and Ballard to defend seats on the all-Democrat council in November election. No word yet on Republican candidates.

RED BANK: Power is out for up to 100 customers in the area of Maple Avenue following an incident in which two utility poles snapped.

RED BANK: In a bombshell announcement, incumbent GOP council members Taylor and Whelan say they won't run for re-election this year.

RED BANK: Menna tops ticket with two newcomers in November race as Democrats, with 4-2 majority, seek to regain total control of council.

RED BANK: As Sickels ends 38-year career, Taylor tees up Dems for partisanship over his successor as borough administrator.

RED BANK: Closing out a 38-year municipal career, Stanley Sickels wins praise for his commitment, professionalism and institutional knowledge.

RED BANK: Council to laud retiring administrator Sickels, address large-user water fees and more at its regular meeting Wednesday night.

RED BANK: Amid recriminations and calls for a fresh start, Democrats prepare to take the wheel in the drive for a downtown parking solution.

RED BANK: Democrats regain council majority as Zipprich and Ballard breeze to win.

ON THE GREEN: We get to vote. And ICYMI, here are Q&As with council candidates in the four Red Bank-area towns with contested races.