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We are fine-free! If you held onto one of our items during the shutdown, bring it back and you won't have to pay a fine. Read more here.
The "Red Bank: Always Beautiful" photo contest has returned for a second year! Find the rules and submission procedures here.

Events

Reminder: Most events are remote due to ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Regional High School Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, July 21, in the high school’s auditorium, 6:30pm.  A public discussion will follow at 7:30pm.

The Board will review Personnel matters, appointments of Coaching Staff and the Financial report from the Board Secretary.

To read the entire agenda, click HERE.

The next BOE meeting is ...

Red Bank Public Library

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We are no longer closing in the middle of the day for cleaning. See our full hours below!
The "Red Bank: Always Beautiful" photo contest has returned for a second year! Find the rules and submission procedures here.
Summer Reading has begun! This program is available to all ages -- learn more about signing up ...

RED BANK, NJ: Witch Baby Soap held their Grand Opening at 17 Monmouth Street last Thursday to welcome folks to their bath and body store that produces vegan and cruelty-free beauty products.

They offer specialty soaps, hand salve, body butter and many more unique products, all which are free of chemical additives. 

On hand to congratulate the owners were a good number of friends and ...

Red Bank, NJ: The Red Bank RiverCenter brings "StreetLife" entertainment to the sidewalks with live music and entertainment on Saturday nights all summer long.

Weather permitting, StreetLife performances take place at various locations throughout the business district.

Entertainment for Saturday, July 31

MONTE -Linden Place & Broad Street)

Shotgun Bill ...

RED BANK, NJ: Seastreak’s popular NYC Sunset Cocktail Cruises are back for the summer!

Kick back, relax, grab a refreshing drink from the bar and take date night to the next level.   

Board a comfortable and reliable Seastreak ferry in Highlands, NJ and sail through Sandy Hook Bay admiring the beach and historic landmarks of Fort Handcock as you pass.

The route will ...

RED BANK, NJ: All right you shutterbugs and everybody with a smartphone camera, here’s your chance to prove that you’ve got an eye for the beautiful, the strange, the unusual or just plain interesting.

The 2nd “Red Bank Always Beautiful” contest opened on June 1 under the auspices of the Red Bank Public Library. 

Your photos must show the town of Red Bank and ...

RED BANK, NJ: Seastreak’s popular NYC Sunset Cocktail Cruises are back for the summer!

Kick back, relax, grab a refreshing drink from the bar and take date night to the next level.   

Board a comfortable and reliable Seastreak ferry in Highlands, NJ and sail through Sandy Hook Bay admiring the beach and historic landmarks of Fort Handcock as you pass.

The route will ...

RED BANK, NJ: Get on over to the Lusty Lobster for the freshest seafood in our area.

This week's specials include 1 ¾  to 2 pound Lobsters, Merasheen Oysters from Canada, Golden Tilefish, Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon and much more!

And they've got the perfect side dishes to go along with your seafood - Fish Cakes, Spicy Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado and Dill ...

RED BANK, NJ: Boondocks Fishery, located in Irwin’s Marine, 1 Marine Park, overlooking the beautiful Navesink River, brings a Key West vibe to Red Bank.

A fun place that is shanty-chic situated directly over the water offering spectacular views of the Navesink River – from the abundant wildlife winging its way past you, the quacking marina mallards looking for a free handout to the ...

RED BANK, NJ:What in the world is Cornhole?

You’ve probably seen it on your local beach, but always wondered what it was and how it’s played.

It’s the Cornhole game!

Now you’ve got the opportunity to participate or watch as the Red Bank Business Alliance and Northwestern Mutual of Red Bank are hosting “Corn Hole on Broad” on Sunday, August 1, with a ...

RED BANK, NJ: You’ve probably seen it on your local beach and wondered what it was and how it’s played.

It’s the Cornhole game!

Now you’ve got the opportunity to participate or watch as the Red Bank Business Alliance and Northwestern Mutual of Red Bank are hosting “Corn Hole on Broad” on Sunday, August 1, with a start time of 1:00pm.

This is ...

RED BANK, NJ: The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County continues to enhance our community in so many ways.

“There are few things I enjoy more than the happy faces of our summer campers each season. This year, smiles were especially bright. You can tell how ready children and families are for enriching Y experiences that build healthy minds and bodies, cultivate fun and social connections, and ...

RED BANK, NJ: The borough announced today that due to a delay in the adoption of the 2021 Municipal Budget, the tax rate will not be certified by August 1. 

There will be an extended grace period for payment of the third quarter 2021 taxes. Once the tax rate is certified, the grace period date will be announced. 

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RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board of Adjustment will hold an online meeting Monday, August 2, 7:00pm.

Highlights of the Agenda:

An Ordinance to include a new sub-section called “Development Impact Fees” that will impose new fees on developers.  To read the proposed Ordinance, click HERE.

An Ordinance to permit and regulate cannabis businesses within ...

RED BANK, NJ: A special meeting of the borough council was held last night to vote on a Resolution to amend the 2021 Municipal Budget and a Resolution to adopt the 2021 Municipal Budget.  All council members were in attendance for the online meeting.

On the first vote for the Budget Amendment that increased the appropriations from $90k to $186k, councilman Michael Ballard said, “I ...

RED BANK, NJ: Come and get your fresh goodies to make those meals more scrumptious!

The Red Bank Farmers Market will be open on Sundays from 9:00am - 2:00pm. 

Location: The Galleria Red Bank Parking Lot, 2 Bridge Avenue (corner of West Front St. and Bridge Ave.)

The Galleria Farmers Market offers fresh, locally-grown produce from NJ’s finest ...

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!

Join the party on Wednesday, August 4 at 8:45am, for a quick stroll through town and spend 1 hour for some light cleaning of the streets and sidewalks.

Bring gloves, friends and/or dogs!  Trash bags will be ...

RED BANK, NJ: Come and get your fresh goodies to make those meals more scrumptious!

The Red Bank Farmers Market will be open on Sundays from 9:00am - 2:00pm. 

Location: The Galleria Red Bank Parking Lot, 2 Bridge Avenue (corner of West Front St. and Bridge Ave.)

The Galleria Farmers Market offers fresh, locally-grown produce from NJ’s finest ...

RED BANK, NJ: Need to soothe your mind and body? 

Then come to a yoga class at Red Bank’s downtown “Broadwalk” every Saturday from 8:30am – 9:30am.

Yoga on Broad is presented by the Red Bank Parks and Recreation Department, Red Bank RiverCenter and Open Heart Yoga. Open Heart Yoga is a non-profit whose mission is; “… to enrich and unite our ...

RED BANK, NJ: Witch Baby Soap held their Grand Opening at 17 Monmouth Street last Thursday to welcome folks to their bath and body store that produces vegan and cruelty-free beauty products.

They offer specialty soaps, hand salve, body butter and many more unique products, all which are free of chemical additives. 

On hand to congratulate the owners were a good number of friends and ...

RED BANK, NJ: Need to soothe your mind and body? 

Then come to a yoga class at Red Bank’s downtown “Broadwalk” every Saturday from 8:30am – 9:30am.

Yoga on Broad is presented by the Red Bank Parks and Recreation Department, Red Bank RiverCenter and Open Heart Yoga. Open Heart Yoga is a non-profit whose mission is; “… to enrich and unite our ...

RED BANK, NJ: I've moved to a new town, where are the best places to go?

Mark and Allison Gregory of Resources Real Estate in Rumson, local Real Estate agents, know not only the towns inside and out including the different neighborhoods, schools, parks, restaurants, but they also know the best places to visit. 

This all leads into a fun new adventure ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Redevelopment Agency held their online meeting last night

Newly appointed Executive Director Cherron Rountree attended her first meeting taking a low-key approach with Ken DeRoberts, CEO of Government Strategy Group and a consultant hired by the borough, saying, “Cherron and I will be having the first of many debriefing sessions so that she’ll be up ...

RED BANK, NJ: Zoning Board Chair Lauren Nicosia opened last night's meeting relating that developer Roger Mumford requested that his plan for an apartment building on Shrewsbury Avenue be rescheduled to an undetermined September hearing date.

First up was Rory Fitzgerald for a proposed gym located at 136 E. Bergen Place, a residential neighborhood.  The property is located ...

RED BANK, NJ: The borough announced that Hudson Avenue will be closed on Thursday, July 15 and Friday, July 16 between Harding Road and East Bergen Place from 7:00am to 5:00pm, weather permitting, for milling and paving.

On street parking will be prohibited during these times.

Motorists are asked to follow established detours and plan alternate route.

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RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Fire Department will be conducting an Emergency Fire Protection Water Supply test in the area of 24-30 Mechanic Street beginning at 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 6.

This testing is performed to determine available flow and pressure for fire protection systems.

Anyone seeing discolored water should shut off the tap and wait several minutes.

Check ...

RED BANK, NJ:What in the world is Cornhole?

You’ve probably seen it on your local beach, but always wondered what it was and how it’s played.

It’s the Cornhole game!

Now you’ve got the opportunity to participate or watch as the Red Bank Business Alliance and Northwestern Mutual of Red Bank are hosting “Corn Hole on Broad” on Sunday, August 1, with a ...

RED BANK, NJ: You’ve probably seen it on your local beach and wondered what it was and how it’s played.

It’s the Cornhole game!

Now you’ve got the opportunity to participate or watch as the Red Bank Business Alliance and Northwestern Mutual of Red Bank are hosting “Corn Hole on Broad” on Sunday, August 1, with a start time of 1:00pm.

This is ...

FANWOOD, NJ – Chelsea Senior Living (“Chelsea”), Mount Bethel Village, and Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center will host their 14th annual golf outing at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster on Sept. 14 to raise money for local first responders.

The morning starts with breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Golfers ...