Category Archives: Politics

RED BANK: New community planning director offers a primer in zoning and land-use law, but steers clear of third-rail topics like tax abatements.

FAIR HAVEN: Without discussion or comment, council picks political newcomer Joshua Halpern to serve as mayor through 2022.

RED BANK: Hundreds march through downtown and rally at Riverside Gardens Park for women's reproductive rights ahead of new Supreme Court term.

RED BANK: Beginning October 23, voters will have a new option for casting ballots: early, in-person voting at 10 polling places in Monmouth County.

FAIR HAVEN: Lucarelli silent on the decision to quit as mayor hours after clash over meeting "decorum" and his own conduct.

FAIR HAVEN: Ben Lucarelli resigns as mayor, effective immediately. He has held the job for nearly a decade, following one term on the council.

RED BANK: Republicans bail from second straight council race as Viscomi mounts another independent bid, making it a race of three women.

RED BANK: Eleven candidates file for seats on five-member charter study commission in November referendum as petition deadline expires.

RED BANK: "Unanticipated" need to save large trees on Hudson Avenue contributed to $227,000 change order this summer, officials say.

RED BANK: DuPont makes it a contest, becoming sixth candidate for a seat on five-member charter study commission in November referendum.

RED BANK: After a park rally, opponents of anti-pandemic vaccines and masks march to Riverview Medical Center chanting "my body, my choice."

RED BANK: Five self-described "forward-thinking" candidates for charter study commission form a slate to represent the town's "eclectic nature."

RED BANK: Labor settlements, cannabis zoning, a fireworks ban, memorial plaques and more fill out a busy council agenda Wednesday night.

RED BANK: Council takes up issue of naming streets, buildings and other public facilities as "memorials" for living honorees.

RED BANK: Prospective Redevelopment Agency executive director sits silent as Burnham says sexual harassment suit should delay appointment.

RED BANK: It's (still) all but official: Triggiano and Sturdivant win primary for spots of Democrats' November ballot for council.

RED BANK: Triggiano solidly at top of field as challenger Sturdivant widens lead over Yassin for second spot on Democrats' November ballot.

RED BANK: In unofficial tally, Triggiano led three other Democrats after a rare primary challenge for council Tuesday, with second spot a closer call.

RED BANK: In Tuesday's election, Democrats face off in rare contested primary while Republicans once again have 'placeholder' candidates on ballot.

RED BANK: Redevelopment Agency pushes plan for overhaul and expansion of Chestnut Street public works yard. Estimated price tag: $9.3 million.