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Red Bank swears in three police promotions as council honors school nurse and youth team
Summary
The Red Bank Borough Council and borough manager announced promotions in the police department and Mayor William Portman administered oaths for three officers. The meeting also included proclamations honoring a long‑serving school nurse and an undefeated middle‑school soccer team.
Mayor William Portman opened the Nov. 10 council meeting by administering oaths to three recently promoted Red Bank Police officers and leading a series of ceremonial recognitions.
Under his authority as borough manager, the borough manager announced the police‑department promotions and said he had reviewed the selection process and "commend[ed] [Chief Frazee] for conducting such a fair, thorough, and thoughtful process." The council then recognized Detective Paul Perez’s promotion to sergeant; Perez repeated the standard oath of office and was briefly introduced to the audience. The mayor read biographical details for Heather Kovar, promoted to lieutenant, including her assignment to the traffic‑safety unit, and for Robert (Sean) Kennedy, promoted to captain and a longtime department member.
Chief Frazee and the borough manager both thanked council members and staff for their support. The crowd gave the officers an extended round of congratulations, and the council took a brief photo opportunity following the oath.
The meeting used the promotions to highlight continuity in the department’s leadership and the borough’s focus on community policing. The council also read proclamations honoring Kathleen ("Kathy") Reardon, the school nurse at Red Bank Primary School, and the Red Bank Middle School boys soccer team for winning the Shore Athletic League championship; the mayor presented certificates to individual players and coaches.
