RED BANK, NJ: Whales were fairly plentiful off the Jersey coast from the 17th century to the early 19th century with Colonial settlers posting lookouts from Sandy Hook to Delaware Bay.  Once sighted, whalers would set off in small boats to harpoon and kill the mammal, tow it to shore, cut it up and boil the blubber down into oil. Whale oil was used principally as lamp fuel and for ...

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We have gone fine free! The Red Bank Public Library suspended late fines at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have decided to make that suspension permanent. You can read our full reasoning for doing so here, but the short of it is this:

Getting rid of late fines means many people will ...

Students will still face a version of the mandatory exam in the fall. But questions on the details linger.

Special to TAPinto.net. This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com.

In a bit of a surprise, the Murphy administration ...

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy today signed into law S-3523, which provides $25 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for small businesses throughout New Jersey. The bill provides a lifeline to microbusinesses with five or fewer employees. The bill is part of a five-bill, $100 million relief effort aimed at helping the state’s economy recover from the year-long ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey was ranked as the seventh highest state with the overall tax burden with a 9.98% overall state tax according to personal finance website WalletHub’s  2021 Tax Burden by State report. Nearby New York was the highest taxed state in the nation.

What accounts for New Jersey's top 10 ranking? Property taxes.

"New Jersey has the third highest ...

RED BANK, NJ: Spring is in the air and means the RiverCenter will be kicking off their Red Bank Wedding Walk beginning Sunday, March 21 and runs through Friday, April 30.

As with all events, this year will be a little different, but the goal is the same: to introduce brides, grooms and their families to the fantastic Red Bank-based businesses that can help make your wedding daydreams a ...

RED BANK, NJ: Concerts On The Green, an outdoor, socially-distanced concert series at the historic Suneagles Golf Club in Eatontown will kick-off in mid-May announced The Count Basie Center for the Arts.

All tickets for the Concerts On the Green include a pre-show dinner reservation. Full COVID-19 safety protocols, similar to practices employed by the Basie Center at its Red ...

Editor's Note: This was a Press Release issued this morning

RED BANK – Citing unforeseen circumstances, Dr. LeRoi Jones withdrew from the Red Bank Council Primary Election race on Friday. In a letter addressed to Party Chair, Ed Zipprich, Dr. Jones expressed regret for his decision to leave the race and threw his support behind Jacqueline M. Sturdivant, who will ...

RED BANK, NJ: It's a weekend for Lusty Lobster Specials!

 The Lusty Lobster has fresh South Carolina Soft Shells Crabs - get them now, because they will sell out fast. 

Plus East and West coast Oysters, and New England Haddock - delicious! 

Lusty's always fresh seafood that includes Lunch Combos, Hot Soups, Party Platters, crab cake sliders ...

NEW JERSEY  — Salads bars and buffets are making their return to grocery stores and retail establishments that sell food, as part of the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions by Gov. Phil Murphy.

But while these self-service food stations are once again allowed at supermarkets, convenience stores and bodegas, they are still prohibited at restaurants and ...

Publisher's note: TAPinto Red Bank is proud to announce Boondocks 2 Go as our new marketing partner and sponsor of daily TAPinto Red Bank news.  Local business advertisers and sponsors stimulate our local economy, provides employment opportunities and keeps our community strong

RED BANK, NJ: You’ve got the best of both worlds; BoonDocks To-Go located at 78 Bridge Ave., directly ...

RED BANK, NJ: The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, the Raritan Bay Ruckers and The Phoenix have joined forces to hold a Ruck March to help stock their baby pantry with essential items.

The Raritan Bay Ruckers is a group of people that like to strap on their rucks and put in some miles together offering ways to connect and engage.  To watch a short video on the Raritan Bay Ruckers, ...

RED BANK, NJ:  No matter their age, background or income, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is always there to help our local community with financial assistance to access their programs and services.

The Y is here for all, and here for good - from childcare to mental health counseling and much, much more.

The Y is kicking off their Annual Support Campaign which supports:

Meal ...

RED BANK, NJ: The more you learn, the more you earn.

The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County and other Y’s throughout the country have teamed up with the National Basketball Association to launch #DraftedtoFinancialFreedom. 

The program addresses the disproportionate poverty impacting communities of color and help close the wealth gap for all children.

“What's ...

RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Pat Menna opened the online council meeting with all councilpersons in attendance except for Hazim Yassin.

A Resolution to fund engineering firm CME Associates to provide a preliminary report to see if “certain properties within the Borough adjacent to Route 35 and Riverside Avenue meet the criteria to be designated as an “area in need of ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board of Adjustment will hold an online meeting Thursday, April 15, 6:30pm.

On the agenda is the 2020 annual report and storm water ordinance.

To read the entire agenda, click HERE.

The agenda shows a category for Resolutions, but with nothing listed.

To register for the ZOOM meeting, click HERE.

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RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council meeting will be held electronically this Wednesday, 6:30pm.

Highlights of the agenda:

A Resolution to fund CME Associates to provide a preliminary report to see if “certain properties within the Borough adjacent to Route 35 and Riverside Avenue meet the criteria to be designated as an “area in need of redevelopment.” The cost is ...

RED BANK, NJ: According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) it seems that a bacterium is responsible for killing fish in the two river and other waterways,

Affected waterways include the Raritan Bay and menhaden fish kills have been reported in New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island. 

Known as mossbunker, menhaden is plentiful along the Atlantic coast and primarily ...

RED BANK, NJ: The pandemic is starting to subside, the parks are open, and you’re finally able to get outside for some fresh air and exercise, so you walk to Riverside Gardens or Marine Park.

It’s a beautiful view; the mansions of Middletown, power and sailboats cruising by and the abundance of wildlife that calls the water their home.

And, if it's low tide, it hits ...

RED BANK, NJ – An initiative by the Red Bank Business Alliance and the Splendor Design Group wants your help in keeping Red Bank clean and green!

It’s pretty simple.  On the 1st Wednesday of every month, join a group of your fellow citizens to keep Red Bank the place that we are so proud of.

Join the party on Wednesday, April 7, for a quick stroll ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted just about every aspect of life: shutting down businesses, closing schools, instituting remote learning, limiting social interactions, and preventing activities, such as sports, from taking place. While government leaders and the CDC report on the physical toll the pandemic is having, COVID is having a serious impact on mental ...

Since the start of the pandemic, many people are now working from home, caring for children, learning online and having reduced contact with extended family and friends. This social isolation and lack of stimulation can cause significant stress, leading to depression and problems with cognitive functioning. But the good news is that there are a few things you can do to prevent and treat these ...

RED BANK, NJ: One of the most important life skills parents can help their children learn is teaching them how to swim.

Learning to swim not only saves lives, it builds confidence.

To help keep your children safe this summer, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County offers affordable swim lessons.

“When they learn to swim, you are able to see these glowing faces and they just want to go ...

RED BANK, NJ: Driving and got your head down texting on your phone?

It will cost you.

Beginning tomorrow, April 1, the Red Bank Police Department as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay enforcement campaign will be cracking down on distracted drivers.

Motorists will be targeted in this high visibility law enforcement initiative who engage in dangerous distracted driving ...

RED BANK, NJ - While the rest of the state economy slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels, the New Jersey real estate market reportedly experienced “a year we’ve not seen before” with no immediate signs of slowing.

Two state real estate experts with national credentials participated in a TAPinto panel discussion Tuesday about the “Current State of the New Jersey ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold an online meeting Thursday, April 1, 6:30pm.

Four applications are on the agenda:

Denholtz Associates is proposing to build a 4-story building with ten, 2-bedroom units off of West Front Street and Iceboat Club Way (formerly Boat Club Court). The cleared lot is behind 16 and 22 W. Front Street. Included is an at-grade parking ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Zoning Board held their online meeting last night to review a proposal for the demolition of two residential homes and build a four-story mixed-use building at 234-240 Shrewsbury Avenue, adjacent to River Street.

Developer Robert Mumford is proposing “The Parker at Red Bank,” that will include 6,300 square feet of retail space on the ground floor with 25 apartment ...

A working fire has been reported at 59 Wall Street at 5:00pm.

No further information is available.

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RED BANK, NJ – The following information was supplied by the Red Bank Police Department and is published as provided.

Crimes Occurring Between March 1, 2021 – March 31, 2021 

CRIMES:

Criminal Mischief: Sometime on 03/08/2021 in the area of W. Front St it was reported white spray was used on the exterior of a brick building. Ptl Gary Watson.

Criminal ...

RED BANK, NJ: The borough is looking to hire a part-time Parking Enforcement Officer.

The position comes under the direction of the Police Department with the officer patrolling a designated area on foot, bicycle or automobile to enforce parking statutes, ordinances and regulations.

Appointees will be required to successfully complete a training program mandated by the New Jersey ...