RED BANK: November election date expected to be restored; social worker for police department "spitballed;" other council meeting highlights.

RED BANK: For final pre-election meeting, council faces cost increase for removing lead water lines; cannabis law planning board rejected.

RED BANK: Council sets Broadwalk season after Portman and Triggiano goad reluctant majority into immediate decision.

RED BANK: RiverCenter lays out plan to address programming, trash and more in bid for six-month Broadwalk, but council withholds quick action.

RED BANK: Broad Street reopens as bollards and orange barrels used to create Broadwalk are removed. Will both return next spring?

RED BANK: With streetscape complete and bollards up, restaurants race to set up for Broadwalk. No takers for streateries elsewhere, however.

RED BANK: Broadwalk could return next week, following council action on schedule (shortened) and streatery fees (increased).

RED BANK: Council boosts streatery fees over objections of brewery owner who says his cost would rise more than fivefold.

RED BANK: Council declines to immediately renew streateries outside Broadwalk zone, with majority voicing concern about lost parking revenue.

RED BANK: With Broadwalk back for a second year, merchants hope to build on what they say was a positive first year during a raging pandemic.

RED BANK: 'Broadwalk' dining and shopping plaza goes on winter hiatus, though streateries can continue to use parking spots for restaurant seating.

RED BANK: Broad Street dining plaza is "sucking customers away" from restaurants just outside the zone, say some owners, who want it expanded south.