The Dream: The mayor+council suddenly realised a river front walk is a good thing for the town... and for their image.

The Reality: Ironically, the mayor+council reversed the previous council's attempt to make the river front behind the Senior Center accessible to the public. Well, there was an element of spite involved too, in many people's opinion, allegedly, etc

I missed last evening's Red Bank NJ, Shrewsbury Ave. Rehabilitation Plan for Housing and Waterfront Access.
Ironic it took place at the Senior Center...
Hard to find any report, but thx to #TapIntoRedBank for making the presentation material available.
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Public Comment on Homeless Incident Bridget Antonucci a local resident, told the council that, “I have growing safety concerns about the homeless. Several times out walking, I have seen the homeless defecate at Riverside Gardens (Park).” “Last week I was walking my dog in the parking lot in the back of the Dublin House and I saw a homeless man proceed to stand up, pull his pants down and urinate in public.” “I did call the police and want to say kudos to the Red Bank Police, they do an amazing job. They did come in a very quick response time.” “However, I want to bring to your attention that the problem is getting worse. And the actions that we do see from some of the homeless in town are getting more and more brazen, and there are children around.” “I see them camping out in the library, smoking marijuana in front of children when they are going in for Story Time. I wanted to bring it to the council’s attention that the residents think it’s getting worse.” There was no comment from the Mayor or council members.

Community input to last evening's Red Bank NJ mayor+council meeting:

Red Bank Ready! in action... erm, I meant inaction.

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500 Residential Units and Counting: Red Bank Faces Key Vote on 400-Unit Train Station Redevelopment Discover Red Bank, NJs evolving housing landscape: new residential projects, affordable units, and community concerns about growth.

Meanwhile in Red Bank NJ; a useful summary of large scale developments in the town in the last five years from #tapintoRedBank
Notable for the standard of the architecture... 😎
Don't forget, the planning board vote is only a stage in the station redevelopment project.

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Rendering of proposed "inclusive playground " at Marine Park, #RedBankNJ

#RedBankNJ having denied #bikeped access, #bmx / #skatepark, etc., to Marine Park, is now proposing installing a zipline and an "inclusive 'Jake's' playground (grant contingent, of course)...
More details and links included in this #TapIntoRedBank article:
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Red Bank Planning Board Approves Environmental Resource Inventory Draft Explore Red Banks Environmental Resource Inventory, guiding sustainable development and protecting local assets for a greener future.

So... What happened? Thx #TapIntoRedBank

"The Board unanimously approved the draft report as an amendment to the borough’s Master Plan."

Of course they did...

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Red Bank Planning Board to Hold Public Hearing on Environmental Resource Inventory Join the public hearing in Red Bank, NJ, on adopting the Environmental Resource Inventory to shape sustainable development. Dont miss out!

... engaged again as the borough's consultant for the train station redevelopment project.
Is it any wonder the community has lost faith in this rotten town council...
See #TapintoRedBank article for details:

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Red Bank Councilwoman Nancy Facey-Blackwood Honored with Distinguished Civic Leadership Award Join us in celebrating Councilwoman Nancy FaceyBlackwoods Distinguished Civic Leadership Award for her sustainable initiatives in Red Bank, NJ!

Good to see Cllr Nancy Facey-Blackwood @nfbee.bsky.social honoured with a Distinguished Civic Leadership Award...

#RedBankNJ #RedBankReady #tapintoredbank

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