RED BANK: A referendum on nonpartisan elections and reform government reform is not on the ballot today, and its leading advocate is OK with that.

RED BANK: New pedestrian plaza lights up Broad Street as restaurants take it to the street in an effort to jump-start an economic recovery downtown.

RED BANK: With calendar scrambled by pandemic, two major food festivals could be held within three weeks in early fall. Here's a lookahead at summer events.

FAIR HAVEN: A raccoon that got into a scrape with a resident's dog last month turned out to have rabies, redbankgreen has learned.

MIDDLETOWN: This year's Field of Flags at Westminster Presbyterian Church honors 6,972 military personnel who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

FAIR HAVEN: More than 300 people turned out to enjoy HarvestFest, raising money to further the mission of the Fair Haven PTA.

LITTLE SILVER: What's Going On at Branch Avenue near Spring Street? The start of a sidewalk replacement project that will upgrade walkways all over town, officials say.

RED BANK: At fourth hearing on Saxum plan for 210 apartments, questions focus on proposed plaza at what some consider a dangerous location.

RED BANK: Questions about dog poop, sight lines and a tree delay vote on massive plan for VNA site as board member rebukes Saxum attorney.

RED BANK: More than 1,000 runners and walkers expected for Saturday's Classic 5K. Here's your FAQ on the course, road closures and more.

LITTLE SILVER: Mom-and-pop shop owners claim harassment over political signs after capturing tense exchange with GOP chairman on video.

RED BANK: Plan for a three-unit apartment building to replace a burned-out single family withdrawn amid objections by neighbors.

RED BANK: After seven months of controversy, a proposed ban on retail sales of "puppy mill" pets was withdrawn Wednesday night.

RED BANK: What's next after scathing report on borough operations? It won't end up on shelf gathering dust, says the new official tasked with implementing its recommendations.

RED BANK: Business alliance brings back 5k 'classic' race, but keeps it in town. Here's your FAQ on the course, parking, events, history and more.

RED BANK: Residents click to indicate their design preferences as planner unveils Marine Park concept plans, including kayak launch.

RED BANK: Council picks new administrator. He's 33, an Army veteran and ex-mayor from Union County. And his salary will be triple his predecessor's.

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: JJ's Organic Grill, an organic fast food restaurant, offers a menu filled with healthy meals and fresh, fun, comfort foods.

RED BANK: Retail Churn serves up a plateful of news from the downtown food scene, with openings and closings in the works. Also: pet acupuncture