A wet snow fell on the Greater Red Bank Green Saturday, but nearly all of the slight accumulation vanished as temperatures rose into the 40s Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday’s outlook is for sunshine and temperatures peaking in the low 30s, and there’s lots of sunshine expected in coming days. Check out the forecast below. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of December 7, 2019 to January 3, 2020. For additional information, please scroll to the bottom of this post.
CRIMES
Report of Theft in the area of Newman Springs Road on 12/9/19. Victim reports unknown subject(s) removed property from vehicle. Damages totaling $100.00. Sgt. Jessica Boyd investigating.
The Greater Red Bank Green awoke to a light coating of snow Monday morning, the first of 2020.
The area could see another dusting Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. Meantime, Monday’s outlook includes a gradual return of the sun and peak temperatures in the mid-40s.
Check out the extended forecast below. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) Read More
Winding down 2019, the Greater Red Bank Green is in for a wet and windy Monday, according to the National Weather Service. But while the gusts will linger, the rain should end in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations Tuesday night.
Check out the extended forecast below. (NWS image. Click to enlarge.)
While the northwest portion of New Jersey may get a taste of wintry weather Monday and Tuesday, the Greater Green is likely to see little effect, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow and rain may fall Monday night, but with little or no accumulation in the outlook. Check out the extended forecast below. (NWS graphic. Click to enlarge.)
The Greater Red Bank Green won’t see much sun before Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds and rain dominate the forecast. Check out the details below. (NWS graphic. Click to enlarge.
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of November 23 to December 5, 2019. For additional information, please scroll to the bottom of this post.
CRIMES
Report of Shoplifting in the area of Broad Street on 11/23/19. Victim reports unknown subject(s) removed property. Damages totaling $356.00. Sgt. Tracy Polk investigating.
The second snowfall of the season was underway before dawn Wednesday, but expected to end by midmorning on the Greater Red Bank Green, according to the National Weather Service.
An inch of accumulation was forecast, though with temperatures heading into the high 30s, it was not expected to have a considerable impact. Check out the extended forecast below. (NWS image. Click to enlarge.) Read More
Faux snow in a walk-in globe and an artificial-ice skating rink turned a block of downtown Red Bank into a winter wonderland for kids Sunday afternoon.
The nip in the air and the wintry mood, however, will be washed away Monday. Expect rain through most of the day, with temperatures peaking in the mid-50s, according to the National Weather Service.
The wet conditions are forecast to continue through Wednesday. Check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
The cost of road rehabilitation work on Spring Street will be partially covered by a state grant. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
By JOHN T. WARD
Red Bank will get some of the $161.25 million in Municipal Aid Grants to be doled out for 2020 by the administration of Governor Phil Murphy, his office announced last week.
Other towns on the Greater Red Bank Green will also get slices of the pie.
Enjoying the first snowfall of the season, Jack Monroe of Red Bank had his hands full walking his dog, Finn, through the parking lot at Tower Hill Church Tuesday morning.
“He’s loving it,” said Monroe. “A half-hour walking is taking an hour because he keeps laying down in the snow.”
Finn won’t have long to enjoy it. With temperatures heading into the low 40s, by late afternoon, the snow was melting fast. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
Recently returned for its second visit, a giant inflatable elf was in its native element as snow fell on downtown Red Bank Monday.
The 12-foot-tall Santa’s helper is perched atop the vacant former bank building at 55 Broad Street, owned by developer Saxum Real Estate. During the holiday season, the elf will “mysteriously move” among Saxum’s properties around New Jersey, the firm said in a press release.
On Tuesday, the elf will get to watch the two or three inches of accumulated snow melt away, as sunshine returns and temperatures peak in the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
Local high school students are invited to participate in the annual YMCA Dr. King essay contest.
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is pleased to announce that the annual essay contest held in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial breakfast in January has been expanded to all students in Monmouth County.
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of November 16 to November 22, 2019. For additional information, please scroll to the bottom of this post.
CRIMES
Report of Shoplifting in the area of Broad Street on 11/16/19. Victim reports merchandise taken by unknown subject(s). Damages totaling $189.00. Sgt. Jessica Boyd investigating.
A winter storm that’s expected to begin Monday and continue overnight could have modest effect on the Greater Red Bank Green, according to the National Weather Service.
Expect morning rain turning to sleet in the afternoon, with snow mixing in starting around 3 p.m. Overnight, the storm is expected to leave between one to four inches locally and end around 4 a.m. Tuesday.
Areas to the immediate west and north, however, will see heavier accumulations, with possible impacts on transportation.
Check out the extended forecast below. (NWS image. Click to enlarge.)
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of November 2 to November 15, 2019. For additional information, please scroll to the bottom of this post.
CRIMES
Report of Shoplifting in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on 11/2/19. Victim reports unknown subject(s) removed merchandise. Ptl. Derek Myers investigating.
Getting a jump on the Christmas season, Kristin Middleton of Ani Art Academy and a dozen other artists with Creative Red Bank painted holiday imagery on 48 downtown store windows over the weekend.
Weatherwise, seasonally cool autumn conditions prevail this week, starting with clouds and light rain Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Check out the extended forecast and additional photos below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
Chilly mornings on the Greater Red Bank appear to be the norm as we reach the midpoint of November. And while we’ll see peak daytime temperatures slightly above 50 degrees Friday, they’ll top out below 40 degrees on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Check out the extended forecast below. (NWS graphic. Click to enlarge.) Read More
Scouts saluted the American flag and Red Bank Charter School students sang ‘America the Beautiful’ at a lightly attended gathering to observe Veterans Day in Red Bank Monday.
Guy Opie, Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge 233, defined a veteran as “someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check to the United States of America, for an amount up to and including their life.” And Rabbi Marc Kline, of the Monmouth Reformed Temple, told the audience that the best way to honor those who have served is to work to prevent future wars. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of September 28 to November 1, 2019. For additional information, please scroll to the bottom of this post.
CRIMES
Report of Shoplifting in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on 9/28/19. Victim reports unknown subject(s) removed merchandise. Ptl. Tyler Fox investigating.
Monday is Veteran’s Day, and towns on the Greater Red Bank Green plan to hold commemoration services. See below for details.
Local, state and federal government offices will be closed. The post office is also closed, as are many banks.
A gray afternoon provided an appropriate autumn setting for Halloween trick-or-treating in downtown Red Bank Thursday.
Then came powerful winds overnight, leaving multiple power outages on the Greater Red Bank Green, according to JCP&L’s outage map. A wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service warned of wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour until noon Friday.
Wind aside, we’ll also see something that’s been missing in recent days: sunshine. Check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
Rain forced a one-week postponement of the Red Bank Halloween parade Sunday. But the 39th annual Red Bank Crop Walk drew hundreds of participants who completed a five-mile circuit that began and ended at Red Bank Regional High.
Monday’s weather looks to be ideal for those who can get out for a stroll, according to the National Weather Service. Check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
Weather conditions appear favorable for a pair of Halloween-themed events in Red Bank, according to the National Weather Service.
The festivities begin 7 p.m. Friday at Count Basie Fields with a Halloween Egg Hunt. Clear skies and cool temperatures are expected.
Sunday’s parade, the 72nd annual, will assemble as it did last year at Irving Place at Arthur Place starting at 1 p.m., with a kickoff an hour later. As of Friday morning, the forecast called for a 40-percent chance of rain after 3 p.m., when the activities will be winding down.
The rain date for the parade is October 27; get alerts from the borough here or keep an eye on redbankgreen’s Facebook page. Meantime, check out the extended forecast below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) Read More
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of September 21 to September 27, 2019. For additional information, please scroll to the bottom of this post.
CRIMES
Report of Fraud in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on 9/21/19. Victim reports unknown subject(s) utilized fraudulent accounts to make purchases. Damages totaling $503.39. Ptl. Kyle Ludwig investigating.