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Commissioner Jamie Fairbanks-Harvey

A Word from 

Red Bank Commissioner Jamie Fairbanks-Harvey

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Have you heard? The Red Bank parade is coming!! The Red Bank parade is coming!!

 The City of Red Bank is hosting our family-friendly Christmas parade and festival on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4:00-9:00 PM!

 Come join our delightful festivities that will excite you, your family, and neighbors. Arrive hungry for the various local food trucks that will create your dinner & yummy desserts. Numerous vendors will sell their wares for you to begin Christmas shopping. At 7:00 PM, the Christmas parade will include organizations, churches, schools, bands with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus for all to welcome. Afterwards, pictures will be available for photos!!

 The Red Bank Lions Club will sell their popular variety of nuts until they are gone! If you’ve not purchased yet, make that stop at the Lions Club in the heart of our city! These make great gifts for yourself, family, and friends! 

 

 Safety while decorating for the holidays:

 According to The National Safety Council at https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/winter-safety/holiday              

This site is titled: Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season

As a reminder, Decorating is one of the best ways to get in a holiday mood, but emergency rooms see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season. When decorating follow these tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:

  •  Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem cherry and amaryllis – away from children
  •  If using an artificial tree, check that it is labeled “fire resistant”
  •  If using a live tree, cut off about 2 inches of the trunk to expose fresh wood for better water absorption, remember to water it, and remove it from your home when it is dry
  •  Place your tree at least 3 feet away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources, making certain not to block doorways
  •  Avoid placing breakable ornaments or ones with small, detachable parts on lower tree branches where small children can reach them
  •  Only use indoor lights indoors and outdoor lights outdoors, and choose the right ladder for the task when hanging lights
  •  Replace light sets that have broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections
  •  Follow the package directions on the number of light sets that can be plugged into one socket
  •  Never nail, tack or stress wiring when hanging lights and keep plugs off the ground away from puddles and snow
  •  Turn off all lights and decorations when you go to bed or leave the house

 Continued: For fire-starters, Candles and Fireplaces

Use of candles and fireplaces, combined with an increase in the amount of combustible, seasonal decorations in many homes during the holidays, means more risk for fire. The National Fire Protection Association reports that one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles and that two of every five decoration fires happen because the decorations are placed too close to a heat source.

  •   Place candles where they cannot be knocked down or blown over and out of reach of children
  •  Keep matches and lighters up high and out of reach of children in a locked cabinet
  •  Use flameless, rather than lighted, candles near flammable objects
  •  Don't burn trees, wreaths or wrapping paper in the fireplace
  •  Use a screen on the fireplace at all times when a fire is burning
  •  Never leave candles or fireplaces burning unattended or when you are asleep
  •  Check and clean the chimney and fireplace area at least once a year

Lastly, Consider these holiday shopping safety tips:

  • Keep your purse close to your body or your wallet in an inside coat pocket or front pants pocket.
  • Don't argue or fight over an item.
  • Don't take your money out until asked and don't flash a lot of cash.
  • Use only one credit card.

 Next Commissions meetings are December 5 & 19 at 6:00 PM in the courtroom. 

 Finally, I am sincerely happy to serve You as a Red Bank commissioner. I have hosted numerous Listen & Learns on the third Monday of each month, except November & December. Make it a point in 2024 to communicate with all your commissioners as you voted us to serve.  Thank you!

 

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanza! May you lovingly celebrate this season with family & friends!

Jamie Fairbanks-Harvey

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2023 Red Bank Christmas Parade & Festival Flyer

Thank you to this year's sponsors for making the 2023 Red Bank Christmas Parade & Festival possible! 

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Winter Holiday Safety

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple safety tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.
Candle in a Christmas tree
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String of Christmas lights
  • Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
  • Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
  • Make sure you use indoor lights indoors, and outdoor lights outside.
  • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands you can safely connect together.
  • Use clips, not nails, to hang lights, so the cords do not get damaged.
  • Keep decorations away from windows and doors.
  • Test your smoke alarms and tell guest about your home escape plan.
  • Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
  • Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
  • Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
  • Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind them to keep their smoking materials with them, so young children do not get to them.
  • Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers. Wet cigarette butts with water before discarding.
  • Before heading to bed, blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed. 
  • Turn off all light strings and decorations before going to bed or leaving home.

More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. Also, more than two of every five decoration fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source.

Please use these safety tips this holiday season and have a safe and happy holiday.

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Property purchased by the City of Red Bank

On November 15th, the City of Red Bank closed on the purchase of approximately 4.5 acres of land with frontage on Dayton Boulevard that sits between the current B&B Discount and the Red Bank Fire Station #2.  “Exciting developments are taking shape in the north end of Red Bank” said City Manager Martin Granum.  “The City of Red Bank is making this purchase with the intent to provide access to park spaces in that underserved area of Red Bank.”  Granum also added the exact nature of the City’s development of this site will be informed by the ongoing park needs assessment and master plan process just getting underway with our park planning consultants at Kimley-Horn.  In that process, there will be many opportunities for the public to comment and shape the City’s plans for this property.   

 According to the seller, Mr. Duane ‘Bud’ Hixson, other property transactions are in the works as well.  Mr Hixson stated that he will retain his B&B Discount business but is selling the ‘out parcels’ along Dayton Boulevard and expects those properties to be developed by the new owners.  For those who have been waiting for investment and activity on the north end of Red Bank, we are moving closer to that day.  
Photo: Left: Duane ‘Bud’ Hixson (seller); center and right: City Manager Martin Granum and City Attorney Arnold Stulce representing the City of Red Bank at closing

Left: Duane ‘Bud’ Hixson (seller); center and right: City Manager Martin Granum and City Attorney Arnold Stulce representing the City of Red Bank at closing

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Property purchased by the City of Red Bank

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Red Bank Police Department is now hiring full time officer banner.

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"Porch pirate"

Red Bank Police Department: Tips on how to prevent package theft. 


The holiday season brings tidings and joy…and “porch pirates.” Thefts of packages from porches can happen anytime, but typically increase during December. Here are some tips to deter possible thieves and prevent package theft.

  • Package lockers- Amazon Hub Lockers are located in convenient areas and provide a safe, secure location for your package. You will receive a code upon delivery, and that code will open the locker for your package. 
  • Require a signature- Change your shipping settings to require a signature when delivered. 
  • Different delivery address- Have your package delivered to a trusted neighbor or family member, or even at your place of work. 
  • Set a vacation hold with USPS- If you will be away from your home for an extended period, contact the post office and they will hold your mail.
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Warming-up Your Vehicle Could Cost You


More and more states and municipalities are passing laws banning "puffing" making it illegal to leave a vehicle running and unlocked- even in your driveway. (Puffing: the practice of leaving a vehicle running while unattended) 

Criminals look for easy opportunities and refer to your running car as "puffing" due to the cars exhaust smoke when idling. As the weather gets colder, more vehicles are reported stolen. 
Tips on preventing vehicle theft.

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Looking Ahead


December 5th - Regular Commission Work Session - 5 PM

                             Regular Commission Meeting - 6 PM 


December 19th - Regular Commission Work Session - 5 PM

                               Regular Commission Meeting - 6 PM 


December 19th - Planning Commission Work Session - 12 PM

December 21st - Regular Planning Commission Meeting - 6 PM


*City offices will be closed December 25th and 26th in observance of Christmas. 

* City offices will be closed December 29th and January 1st in observance of the New Year. 
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