RED BANK: HOLIDAY SEASON GOES LIVE

Crisp weather provided an ideal setting for the unofficial start of the Christmas season in downtown Red Bank Friday night.

With Tim McLoone-led Holiday Express working its musical magic for the 27th time, several thousand kids and kids-at-heart crowded a stretch of Broad Street, singing along and counting down to the light-up of downtown trees.

Check out redbankgreen‘s photos below to see if you recognize any smiling faces underneath all those fun hats. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

December 2, 2019 - 7:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: HOLIDAY EXPRESS TO LIGHT IT UP

The Red Bank Holiday Express concert and Town Lighting is on for its 27th annual showing under what appear to be seasonally ideal conditions Friday night.

Details are below.

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November 28, 2019 - 9:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: GETTING READY FIR LIGHT-UP

Red Bank’s official Christmas tree has arrived in Riverside Gardens Park and will soon be trimmed in ornaments and lights.

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November 25, 2019 - 11:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: CONCERNS AIRED OVER LEAD TESTS

Caution tape signaled the closing of the Marion Street garden in August. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank nj Users of Red Bank’s community garden questioned the borough government’s sense of urgency Wednesday night about the presence of lead in soil at the town’s only community garden.

September 26, 2019 - 9:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: POOL LAWSUIT CLAIMS NEGLIGENCE

Work to replace the Riverview Towers pool was underway last week, as seen from a balcony. The deck of the Atrium at Navesink Harbor is visible at left. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

Sixteen months after their swimming pool mysteriously popped out of the ground, residents of the Riverside Towers high-rise in Red Bank are rebuilding their treasured riverfront amenity.

Meantime, they’re also in court against a number of vendors, offering an unusual explanation for the, um, floating pool.

September 18, 2019 - 7:45 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: TESTS DETAIL GARDEN LEAD LEVELS

The community garden on Marion Street was overrun with weeds Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank nj Three weeks after Red Bank shut down its sole community garden in response to a report of elevated lead in the soil, testing shows lead below levels considered unsafe, the borough said in an announcement Tuesday.

September 3, 2019 - 6:00 pm | Comments ()

SANDY HOOK: PLOVERS PROLIFERATE

Music-lovers may have had to sacrifice their summer beach concerts at Sandy Hook this year to safeguard piping plovers, but the interruption helped ensure “another successful breeding season” for the endangered birds, park officials said Monday.

August 19, 2019 - 5:15 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: CONTAMINATION SHUTS GARDEN

Caution tape and notices at the entrance to the community garden on Marion Street Monday morning. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank nj Red Bank has shut down its sole community garden out of “an abundance of caution” over possible lead contamination, the borough government announced Monday.

August 12, 2019 - 1:26 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: SUNSET CONCERT PICTURE-PERFECT

A golden sunset on the Navesink River, pillow-soft breezes and the soaring sounds of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra combined to create a picture-perfect summer’s evening in Marine Park in Red Bank Sunday.

Were you there? Check out redbankgreen‘s photos below to spot familiar faces, and let us know what you thought of the event, which was organized for the third consecutive year by Red Bank RiverCenter. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

July 1, 2019 - 5:20 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: ‘SACK & SYMPHONY IN THE PARK

For the past two summers, it’s been a post-solstice peak in Red Bank: the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra making gorgeous music on the banks of our beautiful Navesink River at sunset.

This Sunday, the NJSO again brings its mobile stage to Marine Park. And this year, there’s an opening act of sorts: Kül d’Sack, a local bluergrassy/pop quartet.

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June 28, 2019 - 6:45 am | Comments ()

SANDY HOOK: BIRDS DISPLACE CONCERTS

First came a ban on booze. Now, the entire series of summer beach concerts at Sandy Hook has been cancelled to protect the piping plovers. And no, that’s not the name of a band. Read More »

June 13, 2019 - 11:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE SET

A shot from the Red Bank Centennial parade held May 17, 2008. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

If it seems like ages since Red Bank had a parade other than its annual Halloween costumefest, well yeah. Was the last civic parade really 11 years ago, to mark the borough’s first century as an independent entity?

The Parks and Rec department hopes to end the dry spell by bringing back a lost tradition two weeks from today: the Memorial Day parade.

May 13, 2019 - 12:00 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: TRIO GUILTY OF TEACHER’S MURDER

Red Bank teacher Jonelle Melton was slain in her Netpune City apartment in 2009.

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank nj Almost a decade after the death of Red Bank Middle School teacher Jonelle Melton, three men were found guilty Tuesday of her vicious torture and murder.

A jury in Freehold found the trio guilty of all charges in the case, according to a Twitter announcement early Tuesday afternoon from the office of Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni.

March 12, 2019 - 2:45 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: HISTORIC YACHT LIGHTS UP RIVER

Red Bank resident Joe Ruffini’s history-rich yacht, the Naval War College, brought some Christmas sparkle to the Navesink River Saturday night, one night before it was scheduled to participate in a parade of boats on the Shrewsbury River.

The boat parade is slated to run again on Sunday, December 23. Meantime, for the fascinating backstory about Ruffini’s vessel, which has hosted two American presidents, check out this redbankgreen article from 2016. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

December 17, 2018 - 6:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: SKATING INTO WINTER

Red Bank RiverCenter brought bit of seasonal sparkle downtown Sunday with its first-ever Winter on Broad Street event, which included a portable ice rink and giant snowglobe for family-sized selfies. Check out redbankgreen‘s photos. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

December 10, 2018 - 8:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: WINTER WONDERLAND ON BROAD

A synthetic-ice rink will be installed on Broad Street between Wallace and White streets, above. Below, an example of one of the vendor’s giant snow globes. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

A stretch of downtown Red Bank will be turned into a one-day winter wonderland complete with skating on Sunday.

Dubbed ‘Winter on Broad Street,’ the plan also calls for a walk-in snowglobe families can use for selfies and a shopping bazaar featuring locally made items.

December 5, 2018 - 7:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: TREE LIGHTS UP CORNER & SPIRITS

Santa Claus arrived by firetruck amid blaring horns and flashing lights at the annual Tree Lighting in Johnny Jazz Park in Red Bank Monday night.

The jolly one’s appearance capped an evening of music and amusements in the park, at the corner of Shrewsbury Avenue and Drs. James Parker Boulevard. Check out redbankgreen‘s photos from the event below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

December 4, 2018 - 7:15 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: BRISK START TO HOLIDAY SEASON

Brisk weather in Red Bank once again made for an ideal Holiday Express start to the Christmas season Friday night.

With the Tim McLoone-led band working its musical magic for the 26th time, several thousand kids and kids-at-heart crowded a stretch of Broad Street, singing along and counting down to the light-up of downtown trees.

Check out redbankgreen‘s photos below to see if you recognize any smiling faces underneath all those fun hats. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

November 26, 2018 - 11:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: HOLIDAY EXPRESS ROLLS AGAIN

Santa Claus, the Grinch and a dazzling light spectacle return to Red Bank Friday night for the 26th annual Holiday Express concert and downtown tree lighting.

November 21, 2018 - 3:00 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: GETTING READY FIR LIGHT-UP

Against a brilliant late-autumn backdrop, Ed Matthews of Powerhouse Signs got down to the business of decorating Red Bank’s official Christmas tree in Riverside Gardens Park Wednesday morning.

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November 21, 2018 - 9:50 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: BON JOVI WARMS UP CENTER

Jon Bon Jovi at the ribbon cutting for the Hope & Comfort Warming Center, at 166 Shrewsbury Avenue, below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

With a surprise snowstorm hinting at the need, a new ‘warming center’ for homeless men opened in Red Bank Thursday.

The warmup act for the ribbon cutting? None other than pop superstar Jon Bon Jovi.

November 16, 2018 - 8:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: HALLOWEEN PARADE BLUSTERS ON

A blustery, chilly autumn afternoon provided ideal conditions for the the 71st annual Red Bank Halloween Parade Sunday.

Check out redbankgreen‘s photos from the event below to see who you recognize, or sort-of…

October 22, 2018 - 6:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: SWEET MUSIC ON A SULTRY NIGHT

On a sultry summer evening, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra made its second annual sunset appearance on the banks of the Navesink River in Red Bank Sunday.

But even without a cooling breeze, several thousand attendees were transported to magical places, courtesy of the orchestra’s waltzes, intermezzos, show tunes and other pieces.

Check out redbankgreen‘s photos from the event, organized by Red Bank RiverCenter. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

July 2, 2018 - 9:15 am | Comments ()

FAIR HAVEN: A DAY OF COMMUNITY

The seventh annual Fair Haven Day once again offered borough residents an evening of food, games, music and community at Fair Haven Fields Saturday.

redbankgreen was there to capture the event in pixels, right down to the spectacular fireworks finale. Click ‘read more’ for additional photos. (Photos by Mariah Woodbury. Click to enlarge.)

June 11, 2018 - 11:26 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: RIVERFRONT POOL CONDEMNED

The pool and dock at Riverview Towers are off-limits after the pool tore loose on Tuesday, officials said. (Photo by Google Satellite. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

Red Bank officials have condemned the swimming pool at a residential high-rise on the Navesink River after it was displaced Tuesday.

The Riverside Towers pool, built over the river, rose several feet, apparently on incoming tide, upheaving the surrounding deck, officials said. Read More »

May 17, 2018 - 11:30 am | Comments ()

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RED BANK: HOLIDAY SEASON GOES LIVE

RED BANK: HOLIDAY EXPRESS TO LIGHT IT UP

RED BANK: GETTING READY FIR LIGHT-UP

RED BANK: CONCERNS AIRED OVER LEAD TESTS

RED BANK: POOL LAWSUIT CLAIMS NEGLIGENCE

RED BANK: TESTS DETAIL GARDEN LEAD LEVELS

SANDY HOOK: PLOVERS PROLIFERATE

RED BANK: CONTAMINATION SHUTS GARDEN

RED BANK: SUNSET CONCERT PICTURE-PERFECT

RED BANK: ‘SACK & SYMPHONY IN THE PARK

SANDY HOOK: BIRDS DISPLACE CONCERTS

RED BANK: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE SET

RED BANK: TRIO GUILTY OF TEACHER’S MURDER

RED BANK: HISTORIC YACHT LIGHTS UP RIVER

RED BANK: SKATING INTO WINTER

RED BANK: WINTER WONDERLAND ON BROAD

RED BANK: TREE LIGHTS UP CORNER & SPIRITS

RED BANK: BRISK START TO HOLIDAY SEASON

RED BANK: HOLIDAY EXPRESS ROLLS AGAIN

RED BANK: GETTING READY FIR LIGHT-UP

RED BANK: BON JOVI WARMS UP CENTER

RED BANK: HALLOWEEN PARADE BLUSTERS ON

RED BANK: SWEET MUSIC ON A SULTRY NIGHT

FAIR HAVEN: A DAY OF COMMUNITY

RED BANK: RIVERFRONT POOL CONDEMNED