RED BANK: CRIMES AND ARRESTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the month of January, 2019. This information is unedited. For additional information, please scroll to the bottom of this post.

Theft: A tip jar was reported stolen from a business in the area of Water St. on 01/04/19. The accused are described as a black male approximately 18 years old wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with black and white lettering, dark colored pants and shoes and a white or Hispanic male wearing a white, red and black hooded sweatshirt with dark pants and shoes. Ptl. Thomas Doremus.

February 5, 2019 - 12:03 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: COPS CHARGE ROBBERS & VICTIMS

red bank nj police Red Bank cops arrested three men and a juvenile last month after two attempted to rob the other two at knifepoint, according to police Chief Darren McConnell.

February 5, 2019 - 11:53 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: BOARD OKS RAZING OF VICTORIAN

Flanked by two office buildings also owned by Meridian, the Victorian home is the only one currently slated for demolition. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank nj Over the objections of residents who pleaded that it be saved, the Red Bank planning board approved the demolition of a 118-year-old Victorian house owned by Riverview Medical Center Monday night.

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February 5, 2019 - 9:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK & FAIR HAVEN: SOLDIER HONORED

Hundreds of students and teachers from Red Bank Catholic High and St. James School stood in silent honor as a funeral procession for a 2015 RBC graduate passed their campus Monday morning.

Pfc. Jamie R. Riley, 21, of Fair Haven, right, was one of two Army soldiers soldiers who died in a crash involving two military vehicles during a training exercise in New Mexico January 22.

Fair Haven residents also paid tribute, gathering on Harding Road as the cortege headed to Tower Hill Presbyterian Church, where services were held. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery was to follow.

Last week, Governor Phil Murphy ordered flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Riley, who joined the Army a year ago and served as a cavalry scout. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

February 4, 2019 - 10:40 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: WARMER DAYS RETURN

After several days of bone-chilling cold, arctic conditions were replaced by warmer ones Sunday, softening ice in the Red Bank borough marina at Marine Park, above.

The warming trend continues Monday, when temperatures were expected to peak at about 53 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

It’ll be even warmer Tuesday. Check out the extended forecast below. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

February 4, 2019 - 6:50 am | Comments ()

LITTLE SILVER: A MUSE FOR ALL AGES

Liz Evanko Buchanan in the home of her new business, Muse Art Studio. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

In a light-filled space above a pizzeria at the heart of Little Silver, a borough woman has found the answer to her entrepreneurial yearnings.

February 1, 2019 - 7:00 am | Comments ()

RUMSON: CLUB OFFICER CHARGED WITH THEFT

hot topic red bank nj The former head of the Rumson-Fair Haven Touchdown Club has been charged with stealing more than $25,ooo from the club, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Thursday.

January 31, 2019 - 4:52 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: PASTRY, PIZZA AND MORE

Anthony Campitello, with daughters Cristina, left, and Angie, has opened Alfonso’s Pastry Shop in the Broad Street space that was formerly home to Carlo’s Bake Shop. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

By JOHN T. WARD

Meet the new boss.

Quickly filling a retail space vacated by famed TV ‘Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro, a new pastry shop opened in Red Bank Wednesday, offering creamy desserts… and some perhaps unexpected savory items. Read More »

January 31, 2019 - 9:15 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: VORTEX BRINGS BITTER COLD

Wednesday was a day of cold weather that included a breathtaking snow squall and an impressive sunset to the Greater Red Bank Green.

Thursday morning brought bitter cold: at 6:30 a.m., the air was at 3 degrees, and wind made it feel like 16 below zero, according to the National Weather Service.

It’s all courtesy of a polar vortex gripping a large portion of the United States and causing multi-hour flight delays at airports.

The cold was expected to linger through Friday, prompting Governor Phil Murphy to warn New Jerseyans to “stay inside” for safety.

Check out the extended forecast and some cold-weather safety tips below. (Photos by Trish Russoniello, above, and John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) Read More »

January 31, 2019 - 6:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: CHARTER SCHOOL HEAD TO RETIRE

Charter school Principal and Superintendent Meredith Pennotti in 2016. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank nj Meredith Pennotti, who guided the Red Bank Charter School through two often fraught decades, plans to retire in June, the school announced earlier this week.

January 30, 2019 - 3:00 pm | Comments ()

SHREWSBURY: CRIMES AND ARRESTS

Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of January 12 to January 25, 2019. For additional information, please scroll to the bottom of this post

CRIMES

Report of Theft by Deception in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on 1/15/19. Victim reports unknown subject passed fraudulent checks to make purchases. Sgt. Matthew Clark investigating.

January 30, 2019 - 12:00 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: FRESH FASHION ON THE RUNWAY

Putting a bow on a three-week ‘Fifth Avenue Fashion’ course offered by Red Bank’s Parks & Rec department, 10 young designers showed off their creations at a red-runway fashion show at the Senior Citizens’ Center Tuesday night.

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January 30, 2019 - 7:25 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: PARKING REVENUE STILL ON TABLE

Councilman Michael Ballard, center, and Mayor Pasquale Menna on election night 2017. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank nj Red Bank’s mayor and council say they’re “hopeful and optimistic” about implementing the recommendations of a bombshell parking study delivered this month.

The assertion was made Tuesday in an unusual press release that appeared to walk back comments made by Mayor Pasquale Menna and Councilman Michael Ballard to redbankgreen last week, when they termed a key recommendation in the report potentially “catastrophic” and a “terrible hit” for taxpayers.

January 29, 2019 - 11:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: VICTORIAN IN CROSSHAIRS

A prominent Victorian structure on East Front Street is on the agenda for the next Red Bank planning board meeting.

What’s Going On Here? Click ‘read more’ for the answer. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

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January 29, 2019 - 5:25 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: ‘SNO BIG DEAL

There’s snow in the forecast for the Greater Red Bank Green this week, according to the National Weather Service. But not the ‘help empty the store shelves’ kind of snow.

Check out the extended forecast below. (National Weather Service image. Click to enlarge.)

January 28, 2019 - 7:30 am | Comments ()

FAIR HAVEN: SOLDIER DIES IN CRASH

this just in redbankgreen A Fair Haven man was one of two soldiers from Fort Bliss in Texas killed in a crash involving two military vehicles Tuesday night, according to a report published in the Army Times.

January 25, 2019 - 12:01 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: ‘WEANING’ FROM METERS UNLIKELY

Using meters to fund town operations leaves the parking utility “without adequate financial resources” for maintenance and upgrades, the report found. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

red bank taxes One of the key recommendations of a bombshell study of Red Bank parking appears unlikely to be adopted by borough officials anytime soon, redbankgreen has learned.

At issue: the council’s annual siphoning of the surplus generated by parking meters and kiosks in order to slow property tax increases. Ending the practice, says Mayor Pasquale Menna, would be “catastrophic” for taxpayers.

January 25, 2019 - 8:30 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: SWAYING POLE CLOSES BLOCK

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>Swaying perilously in the wind and rain with lines that cross the NJ Transit rail at the Red Bank station, a damaged utility pole forced the closure of Chestnut Street around 9 a.m. Thursday. Emergency personnel were on the scene. (Video by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

January 24, 2019 - 10:27 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: TODDLER SCORES AT CEREMONY

Derek Castro’s toddler brother just couldn’t wait to congratulate him and the rest of the Red Bank Middle School boys soccer team, dashing into Derek’s arms from the audience as they were honored by the council for their third consecutive Shore Athletic League championship Wednesday night . (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

January 24, 2019 - 9:10 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: COUNCIL AGENDA

The council is expected to seek transit village status for the area around the borough train station. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

By JOHN T. WARD

Affordable housing, development around the train station and what was said when a key employee got fired are on the agenda for the Red Bank council’s semimonthly meeting Wednesday night.

January 23, 2019 - 7:00 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: BITTER COLD LOOSENS ITS GRIP

After a two-day cold snap in which temperatures peaked in the mid-teens and wind-chill temperatures remained well below zero, less-bitter cold returns to the Greater Red Bank Green Tuesday, according to the Weather Channel.

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January 22, 2019 - 6:22 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: SNOW TOSSERS TO FACE TICKETS

How it’s done: a snowblower pointed away from Broad Street during a storm in January, 2014. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank nj You know who they are: the folks who shovel snow from their property into the street after plows have been through. Hey, maybe you’ve done it yourself.

Red Bank officials say it’s a costly pain in the neck, and plan to make it a violation enforced with “zero tolerance.”

January 21, 2019 - 12:00 pm | Comments ()

SHREWSBURY: CRIMES AND ARRESTS

Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of January 5 to January 11, 2019. For additional information, please scroll to the bottom of this post

CRIMES

Report of Theft in the area of Broad Street on 1/5/19. Victim reports unknown subject(s) removed property. Damages totaling $500.00. Ptl. Tyler Fox investigating

January 21, 2019 - 10:15 am | Comments ()

RBR: FORUM ADDRESSES IMMIGRATION CRISIS

Immigrant advocates Brenda Codallos, left, and Itzel Perez listen as attorney Michele Alcalde speaks at RBR Thursday night. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank nj The political conflicts that rage over immigration will eventually be settled by today’s young people, who overwhelmingly believe immigrants are good for America, a guest speaker at Red Bank Regional High said Thursday.

Until then, however, the fears of immigration opponents must be met with data that demonstrates the economic benefits of immigration, he and others said.

January 18, 2019 - 1:30 pm | Comments ()

RED BANK: WEATHER OUTLOOK SLIPPERY

Seagulls settled on a patch of ice in the Navesink River off Red Bank Thursday. The weather forecast for coming days on the Greater Green remained unsettled, however.

With a major storm threatening the northeastern United States, here’s what we can expect in coming days, according to the National Weather Service.

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January 18, 2019 - 6:30 am | Comments ()

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