RED BANK, NJ: Starting in Spring of 2021, we will be offering a Seed Library!  Anyone in our community will be welcome to take out seeds for free. Currently, we are accepting seed donations.  More information click HERE.

Events
 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all events will be held virtually until further notice.

Monday

Guided Journaling tonight at 7 PM! You ...

RED BANK, NJ: On September 25, 2020, the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center will open its doors and front lawn for the long-awaited exhibit, A Love Letter to Count Basie: From The Great Migration to The Harlem Renaissance, that illuminates the Red Bank borough-born musical giant William ‘Count’ Basie.

More than 1,000 Basie artifacts are archived at the Institute of Jazz Studies ...

RED BANK, NJ: Our entire staff and I are excited to welcome your children back on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Although we will not all be physically together, we will be able to connect that day with all students and continue on our #RBBisBIA journey.

Below are several important reminders. Please review carefully.

If your child is in Cohort B or D, information will be forthcoming ...

RED BANK, NJ: As the saying goes, “You gotta break a lot of eggs to make an omelet.”

While they are busting up the old concrete and asphalt pavement on the White Street parking lot, a lot of progress is being made. 

A foreman, who did not wish to be named, from general contractor Shore Top Construction said, “The curbs are about 50% done, we’ve got the ...

TRENTON, NJ — Marking the milestone of six months since the confirmation of the first coronavirus case in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy kicked off the holiday weekend by signing an Executive Order to allow for the resumption of indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity. The order also allows for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses to open, limited to 25 percent ...

RED BANK, NJ: An eyesore for many years, the Boulder Petroleum Company of Brick, NJ began yesterday removing and hauling away the top layer of concrete covering two large gasoline storage tanks at the crossroads of Riverside Avenue (Rt. 35) and Bridge Avenue.

The service station has been closed for a number of years and is situated at the foot of the southeast corner of the ...

RED BANK, NJ: Kristina Henderson, CEO of Henderson Promos was crowned the 2020 Mrs. New Jersey American. 

The event took place at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut on August 8 and the 29-year-old from Pine Beach, New Jersey, who grew up in Colts Neck, will go on to compete in Las Vegas next year for the National Mrs. American title.

Henderson co-owns Henderson Promos, a ...

“As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, it is my hope that this project will both support and expand the important conversations taking place on equality and the impact of peaceful protests, while encouraging children to engage in the history behind this consequential movement in their own home states.”
— FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP

HOLMDEL, ...

A coalition of funders has established the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund (NJACRF) to help ensure the survival of the state’s cultural sector that has faced economic devastation from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Fund has so far raised more than $1.6 million, including a lead matching gift of $1 million from the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF) to help kick start ...

NEW JERSEY — Less than two months from Election Day, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday said a new website will allow New Jersey residents to register to vote and track their mail-in ballot all while on the go or from the comfort of their home.

“This online form is safe and secure, and can be accessed anywhere – whether from a library computer or your smartphone,” Gov. Phil ...

Postage, drop boxes and PPE will add to the tab for an election to be held nearly entirely through the mail.

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.

November general election is going to cost millions more than usual, in large ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Responding to the news that the Trump campaign is suing New Jersey over mail-in voting, Gov. Phil Murphy went on the offensive during his COVID-19 press briefing in Trenton today.

“Vote-by-mail is not new in New Jersey and takes on the added importance of protecting both public health and the right to vote during a deadly pandemic that has already taken more than ...

New Jersey: According to Governor Murphy, "Restaurants statewide will be able to open for indoor dining beginning this FRIDAY at 25% capacity and with social distancing between tables."

"Reopening responsibly will help us restore one of our state’s key industries while continuing to make progress against #COVID19." Murphy stated on his Twitter account.

This was ...

RED BANK, NJ: As part of their “Coats for Kids” campaign to provide hundreds of youngsters who do not have the means to purchase a new or appropriate coat for the upcoming harsh fall and winter months ahead, the Red Bank Knights of Columbus has scheduled an event, "Coats for Kids - Donate & ...

RED BANK, NJ: Due to the pandemic, this year's New Jersey Clearwater Festival will be held virtually on their website on September 26 and 27 with a mix of music and environmental information.

To see a list of the international and local acts that will be performing, click HERE.

The Clearwater Festival was formed in the mid-1970s by Bob Killian and inspired by activist and folk ...

RED BANK, NJ: Lunch Break has been selected as a charity partner for ACME to receive donations from its annual Nourishing Neighbors campaign to ensure every child has access to a healthy breakfast.

All donations made at the Fair Haven, Lincroft and Little Silver ACME stores will be used to support Lunch Break’s mission of providing food, clothing, fellowship and life skills to those in ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hear this Thursday, September 17, 6:30pm, a previously denied application to add a single family home at a property located at 70 Locust Ave.  

The applicants, Steve and Melissa Houck and the owner of the property, Lonnie Gordon are requesting to subdivide a 43 x 100 foot existing lot which has a two-story, 4-family ...

Gov. Phil Murphy wants to borrow $4 billion. Lawmakers point to revenue forecasts saying more money may be coming than he expects.

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.

Just how much New Jersey will borrow to prop up the ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon advised voters that major changes have been made to the Nov. 3 General Election process, due to a new State law signed by Governor Phil Murphy.

For the first time in New Jersey history, the Nov. 3 General Election will be conducted primarily by mail-in ballots. All registered and active voters will automatically ...

RED BANK, NJ: Due to the pandemic, this year's New Jersey Clearwater Festival will be held virtually on their website on September 26 and 27 with a mix of music and environmental information.

To see a list of the international and local acts that will be performing, click HERE.

The Clearwater Festival was formed in the mid-1970s by Bob Killian and inspired by activist and folk ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Market will be open on Sundays from 9am-12pm. 

You can now walk through the market but face masks are required as is social distancing.

You can pre- order from the farmers! 

We strongly encourage customers to pre-order. There will also be very limited “A la carte” products available.

To pre-order, please see the instructions for each ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Market will be open on Sundays from 9am-12pm. 

You can now walk through the market but face masks are required as is social distancing.

You can pre- order from the farmers! 

We strongly encourage customers to pre-order. There will also be very limited “A la carte” products available.

To pre-order, please see the instructions for each ...

TRENTON, NJ — Marking the milestone of six months since the confirmation of the first coronavirus case in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy kicked off the holiday weekend by signing an Executive Order to allow for the resumption of indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity. The order also allows for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses to open, limited to 25 percent ...

RED BANK, NJ: Pandemic and social distancing got you a little stressed out?

You can shake it up, stretch it out or clear your mind with Zumba, Pilates, or Yoga in Riverside Gardens Park every Wednesday beginning August 19th. 

Start time is 6:00pm.

“Fitness in the Park is an ongoing collaboration between Parks & Rec and the Community YMCA.  It’s a great way to ...

RED BANK, NJ - As New Jersey drifts into flu season, many residents will once again decide whether to get their flu shots; where to get them; and if a flu shot has any preventative impact on COVID-19.  The differences between the two viruses affect not only the mortality rate and symptom development, but also prevention and cure.

According to the World Health Organization WHO the ...

RED BANK, NJ: Co-conspirators of Red Bank resident Peter Costas pleaded guilty in participating in a conspiracy to defraud health insurance companies through a multi-state patient brokering scheme in which they directed recruiters to bribe drug-addicted individuals to enroll in drug rehabilitation in exchange for referral fees from the rehabilitation centers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito ...

RED BANK, NJ — Eleven attorneys with the law firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C., were recognized in “The Best Lawyers in America© 2021,” which identified each as a top legal talent in their respective practice areas.

In addition, Lindabury attorneys John M. Boyle and Jay Lavroff were both named “Lawyer of the Year” in Newark for ...

RED BANK, NJ: The real estate market is hot… meaning the demand is high, inventory is scarce and interest rates are at historical lows.

It can be a tough market for buyers, so with my almost thirty years as a realtor, here’s some expert advice for buying a home in a hot market

There are several factors that will place you ahead of the crowd, especially if you get into a bidding ...

RED BANK, NJ – TAPinto Red Bank has been offering a series of articles profiling the men and women of the Red Bank Police Department.  Our purpose is to have the borough residents gain a personal sense of the law enforcement officer (LEO), behind the badge and the support personnel who keep us safe 24/7/365.

We asked a few questions of Lt. Juan Sardo, who arrived in the U.S.

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

Crimes Occurring Between August 1, 2020 – August 31, 2020  

CRIMES:

Theft: On 08/07/2020 in the area of West St it was reported a gray BMX bicycle was stolen from the front yard of a residence. Ptl. Froilan Hernandez.

Theft: An unlocked silver ...

RED BANK, NJ:  Families, well-wishers and members the Red Bank Police Department were out in force Thursday evening to support and congratulate the promotion of six officers in front of Borough Hall.

Councilwoman Kate Triggiano, councilman Erik Yngstrom were front and center with Mayor Pat Menna swearing in each officer individually.  “I want to thank all of the promoted ...

"To think of Mary was to see her beautiful gardens that bloomed under the compassionate care she gave to all living things."

RED BANK, NJ: In Tibetan Buddhism, a bodhisattva is a person who decides not to ascend to the transcendent state of nirvana and be free from earthy woes, but elects, instead, to remain in the world relieving the suffering of others. These are beings of ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Classic 5K, one of the most anticipated short-course races has been postponed to June 19, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Sponsors and registered runners will automatically be transferred to the new date.

Locally, the race had benefited the Red Bank Parks and Recreation Department and the Family YMCA.  Last year over 1,500 runners had participated ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -  “Go outside and play!” is the message that is coming from the NJSIAA, as it released its latest set of guidelines for the Return-to-Sports for the Fall of 2020. 

Fall sports, with the exception of gymnastics and girls volleyball, will continue according to the current schedule, beginning practice on September 14, with depending on sport, competition ...

NEW JERSEY — Weeks after attending the Last Dance World Series, which concluded in Trenton, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that high school sports can stay on track for a fall opening day.

"Some districts have already given notice that their teams will not be playing, as is their right, and we’re not going to overrule them," he said during his coronavirus press briefing ...