Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department.
• Jonpaul Debow, age 26, from North Shore Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on November 13, 2011 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was released after posting $200.00 bail.
• William Bahr, age 25, from Oakes Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on November 12, 2011 by Patrolman Andrew Micalizzi for Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was held on bail.
Innovative Nails brings a waterless approach to manicures and pedicures to the space last occupied by Honey Child Music. (Click to enlarge)
By JOHN T. WARD
Sixteen years ago, Josephine More got her start in the business of manicures and pedicures in a largely-forgotten nail salon called Kazmira at 73 Monmouth Street in Red Bank.
So it was pure coincidence that, when More started looking for a storefront in which to open her own salon, her husband, Patrick, chanced upon a Craigslist ad for that very same address. Honey Child Music, which occupied the space for years after Kazmira, departed earlier this year.
On Monday, the Mores were busy painting and sprucing up the 800-square-foot storefront, where Josephine plans to soon open her own salon, called Innovative Nails.
Urban Outfitters, one of the few national retail chains with a presence in downtown Red Bank, reported Monday that its sales rose in its third fiscal quarter.
Net income for the Philadelphia-based clothing retailer was down sharply, however.
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of November 4 to November 11, 2011. This information is unedited.
Theft by Deception occurring at Monmouth Street o n 11-4-11. Victim reported that two Hispanic males who offered to buy his wallet and I.D. for $2,000.00 cash approached him. Victim turned over wallet and when he opened the envelope with cash it was filled with cut up newspaper. Ptl. George Travostino.
Theft occurring on 11-6-11 at West Front St.-Restaurant. Victim reported that her purse, which was hanging on the back of chair, was taken by unknown person(s). Contained wallet with cash,, driver license, and I-Phone. Ptl. Matthew Ehrenreich.
Architect’s drawings of the proposed Char facade include a wavy awning and two-story windows. (Click to enlarge)
By JOHN T. WARD
The restaurant that plans to fill the downtown Red Bank space last used by Ashes Cigar Bar took several key steps toward fruition in the recent weeks.
Still, Char Steakhouse may yet need zoning variances before it can begin what’s expected to be an expensive renovation of the prominent structure, on the southeast corner of Broad and Mechanic streets.
Long, a Democrat, says Kalaka Adams loudly berated her when Long approached to offer a post-election olive branch, prompting an incident in which at least two people had to be restrained.
According to Kalaka Adams, a Republican, nothing of the sort happened.
Yummy fall colors were on display on Buena Vista Avenue in Rumson Sunday.(Click to enlarge)
You might want to get those leaves out to the curb while they’re still dry and fluffy, as we’ve got rain in the forecast by midweek, before sunshine returns on Thursday.
A deer crosses a Shrewsbury street in 2010. (Photo by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge)
Local and state laws that allow deer hunting closer to housing than in the past drew protesters to Shrewsbury on Sunday, the Asbury Park Press reports Monday.
Led by Sycamore Avenue resident Dede Lichtig, about a dozen protesters from Shrewsbury, Fair Haven, Middletown and elsewhere voiced concern about a shrinking of the deer hunting safety zone passed earlier this year by the state Legislature, as well the borough government’s decision to maintain its hunting law, the Press reports.
Among those who gathered at the Veterans Monument at Monmouth Street and Drummond Place at 11 a.m. Friday to commemorate Veterans Day was Red Bank resident John Gillespie, who served in Laos and Cambodia during the Vietnam War. He came, he said, to remember “the people we lost. That’s why we’re here.”
Jack Readie scraped his own name off the window of the storefront that was home to his meat shop on Monmouth Street in Red Bank for many years Thursday.
The business, which was born as the Village Pork Store in 1957 and taken over by Readie in the 1980s, has been owned for the last 11 years by Tom Fishkin. Still called Readie’s, it moved to Broad Street in September.
“I’m not even thinking about” the end of an era, Readie told redbankgreen, adding that he has two strong prospects as tenants for the space. (Click to enlarge)
The control room of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge will be staffed by employees of a private firm beginning next year following action Thursday by the Monmouth County Freeholders. (Click to enlarge)
The Oceanic Bridge and the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge are among the four movable Monmouth County bridges whose operations will be run by a private contractor starting next year, according to a report by the Asbury Park Press.
Reporter Joe Sapia writes that the Monmouth County Freeholders “voted 5 to 0 Wednesday to turn over the operation of the bridges to a Florida company, which a county analysis shows can do the job at an annual savings of $572,270.”
The most eagerly anticipated touch football event of the season takes place on November 26, when the annual Turkey Bowl raises funds for Jason’s Dream for Kids, at Thompson Middle School in Middletown.
Maintaining the available blood supply here in the most densely populated state of the union is serious business — which is not to say that the dedicated staff at Central Jersey Blood Centerdoesn’t get to have a little fun at certain times of the year.
Following a Halloween interval in which they helped Phoenix Productions preview the bloody operetta Sweeney Todd and solicited donations from the thousands who marched and shambled in Asbury Park’s NJ Zombie Walk, the CJBC van returns to Red Bank today, November 11, for a Veterans Day blood drive hosted at the Pearl Street location of Arrow Limousine.
Scheduled for 9am to 2pm, the blood drive offers an additional incentive to registered donors: a chance to win a “Dare to Dream” prize package that includes a chauffered Thanksgiving family excursion for up to six people, with tickets to see Disney On Ice at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford.
Donors can register or obtain additional information at 732-747-4844 — and we’re serving up five more full courses of Done Good right around the corner.
Nature dumped a fresh load of autumn leaves on a car and yard on Mechanic Street in Red Bank Thursday. (Click to enlarge)
Friday’s Veterans Day salutes – including one at the Veterans Monument at 51 Monmouth Street in Red Bank at 11 a.m. – are likely to be held under sunny skies amid gusty winds as we head into a sunny and mild weekend.
Here’s the forecast for the next few days and beyond:
Despite a one-week rain delay, the 2011 edition of the Oysterfest was packed most of the day. Proceeds help pay for downtown holiday lights, seen below being installed on Broad Street Thursday. (Click to enlarge)
By JOHN T. WARD
Start that diet or get ready to loosen your belt some more, because here comes another heaping plateful.
Red Bank RiverCenter, having pulled off two annual Guinness Oyster Festivals that each drew tens of thousands of visitors downtown, plans to add an International Food Festival to the same location – the White Street municipal parking lot – next spring.
The tentative date for the one-day event is Saturday, May 6, and as with Oysterfest, the event will serve as a showcase for Red Bank restaurants, says RiverCenter executive director Nancy Adams.
11.16 - NO CHILD... Portraying a range of characters from teachers, students, parents and staff, Nilaja Sun delivers a one woman tour de force (based on her time as a teaching artist in the Bronx) with humor, fast—paced language and insight. Performances at 1pm and 7pm.
11.16 - River Clippers at RBPL The Red Bank Public Library invites you to join Candyce Till for group discussions on coupon organizing, internet tools, sharing, swapping and clipping with new friends, on the third Wednesday of each month. No registration required.
11.16 - SEVEN HOMELESS MAMMOTHS WANDER NEW ENGLAND It's a world premiere from the folks at Two River Theater Company; an 'academic sex comedy' (recommended for mature audiences) in which the Dean of a small college must contend with dilemmas both farcical (the appearance of her two girlfriends) and financial (the displacement of an entire natural history museum). Shows at 7pm inside the 'black box' Marion Huber Theater at Two River.
11.16 - An Evening with Garrison Keillor From the shores of Lake Wobegon to the crimson banks of the Navesink: America's foremost humorist brings the onstage companion to the Prairie Home radio perennial back to the Basie boards.
11.16 - Reggae Night with Random Test A Wednesday night tradition in Red Bank continues, as the Shore based partystarters bring the warm and the cool to Jamian's Food & Drink.
11.17 - Author Chris Grabenstein at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts the author of the Haunted Mystery series (The Hanging Hill, The Crossroads, etc.) for young readers in a discussion (with Q&A;) of his published titles his upcoming series. Register online or by visiting the Children's Help Desk.
11.17 - Author Matthew R. Linderoth at Red Bank Library The author of PROHIBITION ON THE NORTH JERSEY SHORE: GANGSTERS ON VACATION visits RBPL for a book signing and a presentation on the Prohibition years in which Red Bank and surrounding towns became a haven for liquor smugglers and many of the most legendary crime bosses of the era. No registration required for this free event.
11.17 - A NIGHT OF DAVID IVES at RBC His comic short plays have entertained audiences from coast to coast (including right here at Red Bank Two River Theater) — and now the senior theater students at Red Bank Catholic High School present some of the best skits of David Ives, in an evening emceed by the Theater Dept. Juniors. Call 732.747.1774 to reserve tickets.
11.17 - SEVEN HOMELESS MAMMOTHS WANDER NEW ENGLAND It's a world premiere from the folks at Two River Theater Company; an 'academic sex comedy' (recommended for mature audiences) in which the Dean of a small college must contend with dilemmas both farcical (the appearance of her two girlfriends) and financial (the displacement of an entire natural history museum). Shows at 8pm inside the 'black box' Marion Huber Theater at Two River.
11.17 - NO CHILD... Portraying a range of characters from teachers, students, parents and staff, Nilaja Sun delivers a one woman tour de force (based on her time as a teaching artist in the Bronx) with humor, fast—paced language and insight.
11.17 - Rock N Roll Karaoke The band from NYC's Arlene's Grocery hosts this popular weekly feature at The Downtown, in which civilian hopefuls can front a hard—rocking combo on any of a couple hundred classic rock favorites.
11.18 - Open Mic at Urban Café Musicians, poets, comedians and more mix with coffee, pie and Scrabble Friday nights, 6—11 p.m. at Red Bank's Urban Café in the Galleria. Kids welcome.
11.18 - Meet the New Library Director The Friends of the Red Bank Library invites one and all to an Open House event officially welcoming the new library director, Mary Faith Chmiel. Light refreshments will be served, and there's no registration required to 'stop by and meet Mary Faith, explore their library, and see what you've been missing at the RBPL.'
11.18 - A NIGHT OF DAVID IVES at RBC His comic short plays have entertained audiences from coast to coast (including right here at Red Bank Two River Theater) — and now the senior theater students at Red Bank Catholic High School present some of the best skits of David Ives, in an evening emceed by the Theater Dept. Juniors. Call 732.747.1774 to reserve tickets.
11.18 - Little Silver Teachers vs. Chef Joe Racioppi It's an IRON CHEF style competition (for the benefit of the Education Foundation of Little Silver) in which LS teachers Tim Russoniello and John McGrade square off against Joe Racioppi, executive chef at McLoone's Pier House of Long Branch. The 'Silver Chef Throw Down' goes down at Tim McLoone's Rum Runner in Sea Bright; click for email link to tickets and other info.
11.18 - Fabulous Fridays at Monmouth Museum The Monmouth Museum(on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community College) continues a new weekly series of extended hours events. Tonight: LIVE MUSIC, with guided tours of the current exhibits (including NJ Emerging Artists alumni exhibition, and children's wings) beginning 7pm.
11.18 - SEVEN HOMELESS MAMMOTHS WANDER NEW ENGLAND It's a world premiere from the folks at Two River Theater Company; an 'academic sex comedy' (recommended for mature audiences) in which the Dean of a small college must contend with dilemmas both farcical (the appearance of her two girlfriends) and financial (the displacement of an entire natural history museum). Shows at 8pm inside the 'black box' Marion Huber Theater at Two River.
11.18 - NO CHILD... Portraying a range of characters from teachers, students, parents and staff, Nilaja Sun delivers a one woman tour de force (based on her time as a teaching artist in the Bronx) with humor, fast—paced language and insight.
11.18 - SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Red Bank's own Phoenix Productions closes their current season on the Count Basie stage with Stephen Sondheim’s bloody good operatic musical (extending the Halloween season right up to Thanksgiving’s threshold). David Weitzer stars as the razor wielding revenger, with Ali Gleason as Mrs. Lovett, she of those curiously popular meat pies.
11.18 - Chuck Lambert The unofficial musical Mayor of Red Bank visits Jamian's Food & Drink for several Friday night sets.
11.18 - Reckless Steamy Nights: Acoustic Goldenseal The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation's presents an unplugged evening featuring Joe Hughes and partystarting company, the latest in a renewed monthly series of BYOB house parties at the old Anthony Reckless Estate. Relax on the porch, take a tour of the historic estate and enjoy the vibes as they say...proceeds benefit the scholarship programs of the JSJBF and the Woman's Club.
11.19 - AAUW Used Booksale Thousands of best sellers, children's books, paperbacks, DVDs and more at bargain basement prices — as the American Association of University Women used book sale continues in the spacious basement of the Old First Church in Middletown.
11.19 - Girl Authority! And Women Too! RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 24. Middletown Main Library hosts 'a celebration of the physical, mental and financial health of girls and women.'
11.19 - SEVEN HOMELESS MAMMOTHS WANDER NEW ENGLAND It's a world premiere from the folks at Two River Theater Company; an 'academic sex comedy' (recommended for mature audiences) in which the Dean of a small college must contend with dilemmas both farcical (the appearance of her two girlfriends) and financial (the displacement of an entire natural history museum). Performances at 3pm and 8pm inside the 'black box' Marion Huber Theater at Two River.
11.19 - Pianist Karén Hakobyan Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music presents its first free public concert of the season, with guest artist Hakobyan performing inside the MCM's recital room.
11.19 - A Breath of Plein Air in Middletown The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) hosts an opening reception (7 to 9pm) for the annual juried exhibition of the Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast (PAPJC), with more than 25 artists presenting some 200 works that capture the beauty of the Central Jersey coastal region. Exhibit continues through November 29; check website for gallery hours and holiday schedule, as well as info on demonstration workshops for young painters.
11.19 - A NIGHT OF DAVID IVES at RBC His comic short plays have entertained audiences from coast to coast (including right here at Red Bank Two River Theater) — and now the senior theater students at Red Bank Catholic High School present some of the best skits of David Ives, in an evening emceed by the Theater Dept. Juniors. Call 732.747.1774 to reserve tickets.
11.19 - SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Red Bank's own Phoenix Productions closes their current season on the Count Basie stage with Stephen Sondheim’s bloody good operatic musical (extending the Halloween season right up to Thanksgiving’s threshold). David Weitzer stars as the razor wielding revenger, with Ali Gleason as Mrs. Lovett, she of those curiously popular meat pies.
11.19 - Quincy Mumford The NextGen musical powerhouse visits Jamian's Food & Drink for several Saturday night sets.
11.20 - ALL THINGS JERSEY Holiday Exhibition at Monmouth Museum The annual wonderland of seasonal decorations at the Monmouth Museum — including that ever expanding train layout — opens to the public, with music by Maureen McCrink and Dave Crowton, sweet treats and hors d'oeuvres by the Friends of the Monmouth Museum and holiday activities for all ages. All this plus trees trimmed and decorated by local garden clubs, and displays that highlight our state's culture, history and traditions. Exhibit remains on view through December 31; check website for seasonal hours and admission info.
11.20 - Rockit! at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts the students of Bruce Gallipani's classic rock conservatory in a monthly performance inside the Community Room.
11.20 - SEVEN HOMELESS MAMMOTHS WANDER NEW ENGLAND FINAL PERFORMANCE. It's a world premiere from the folks at Two River Theater Company; an 'academic sex comedy' (recommended for mature audiences) in which the Dean of a small college must contend with dilemmas both farcical (the appearance of her two girlfriends) and financial (the displacement of an entire natural history museum). Performances at 3pm and 8pm inside the 'black box' Marion Huber Theater at Two River.
11.20 - NO CHILD... FINAL PERFORMANCE. Portraying a range of characters from teachers, students, parents and staff, Nilaja Sun delivers a one woman tour de force (based on her time as a teaching artist in the Bronx) with humor, fast—paced language and insight.
11.20 - SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Red Bank's own Phoenix Productions closes their current season on the Count Basie stage with Stephen Sondheim’s bloody good operatic musical (extending the Halloween season right up to Thanksgiving’s threshold). David Weitzer stars as the razor wielding revenger, with Ali Gleason as Mrs. Lovett, she of those curiously popular meat pies.
The most eagerly anticipated touch football event of the season takes place on November 26, when the annual Turkey Bowl raises funds for Jason’s Dream for Kids, at Thompson Middle School in Middletown.
