Ben Forest

Father. Husband. Mac support business. Red Bank Councilman. Environmentalist. Fan of tabletop Role-Playing Games. Former reporter & school Board member.

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Running a table top Role-Playing Game at Shore Gamers in Red Bank. Pathfinder Adventure: Troubles in Otari https://t.co/DvTmyp0J5P

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Having blast with longtime buddy Leslie Foster, also from Jersey. Son Zack here too
Dreamation 2026 (Double Exposure, Inc.)
Great accommodations and hosting from Hyatt Regency Morristown
Ruunning the tabletop role playing game Traveller from Mongoose Publishing
Playing Dungions & Dragons from Wizards Of The Coast and Pathfinder from Paizo Inc.
Sadly I have to leave early because of the snow storm moving in on Sunday.
It’s a fun weekend and check it out if you like games. Next convention is in May also in Morristown, DexLite.
(I’ll put some links below in the comment comments )

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#RedBbankNJ Join-us. Always poweful. Amy and I will be walking over to the Red Bank Martin Luther King celebration - 10 AM - today over at the The Vogel. Open to all and free. Thank you organizers and supporters❤️

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Questions & Answers this week from Red Bank Green. Running for reelection to the Red Bank Council.

https://t.co/cE7f8HlDVX

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A proposed gas pipeline cutting across the Raritan Bay is getting push back from Bayshore communities and environmentalists.
Red Bank Councilman Ben Forest called it a misguided plan.
“This project has zero energy benefit to it in Monmouth County and, for that matter, New Jersey. Its construction and use are damaging to the environment. It promotes the use of fossil fuels over less expensive renewables. By definition contributing to climate change. This is a catastrophic and costly problem for all municipalities on many levels,” Forest said. "We publicly opposed it by passing a local resolution in 2019 and again in 2025. Red Bank's No to NESE is still a No."

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#RedBankNJ Regular Senior Center Council Office Hours this Wednesday will be delayed, starting at 11. 
Council Member Blackwood is away on vacation.  Come on in, no appointment is necessary. All Red Bank residents are welcome.
I would also like to add that office hours are useful on many levels. Acted on many suggestions. Totally helped make me a better, more responsive councilman. Thank you for attending.
Wide rang of topics: sensitive and or personal, town policies, law enforcement, traffice saftey, housing, development, health care, recreation, staff, poverty, borough serviceses, parks; even state and national issues occasionally. It’s nice to be able to take the time really hear about an issue (s) (five minute time limit at our full public meetings).
It continues to be an honor and pleaure to serve as a Red Bank Councilman. Hours are regularly scheduledi at the Red Bank Senior Center weekly.
Borough of Red Bank, NJ

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka - running for New Jersey Governor - “meet and greet” in Red Bank. Full video with no edits. On Saturday. https://t.co/8GeYd3JiXS

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#redbanknj Come support Kristina Bonatakis and my campaigns for reelection to the Red Bank Borough Council🙏 .
Kristina and I are co-hosting a barbecue and fundraiser at Amy Goldsmith and my home at 16 Locust Ave on Sunday April 27 from 2 till 5 PM
Please RSVP to either: [email protected]
[email protected]
You can also text or call me: 732.581.0197
The two years have gone quickly and a lot has happened. Implementing a new form of government approved by voters. Hiring a professional Manager. New Police Chief. Marine Park project underway. Prioritizing pedestrian and traffic safty.  We both serve on the budget advisory committee for the Borough. There is a lot more to do and I’m proud to report that we haven’t hesitated making the necessary decisions. Introduced regular office hours Council and Mayor, and there’s been a lot there . And many more issues, small and large. These times are challenging.  It continues to be an honor to serve. 
(Technical note, we did the video in one take, no edits and no reshots)

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(Politics) #RedBankNJ Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka at International Women’s Day march. Wow. Remarks are unedited.
Baraka, also seeking Democratic nomination for Governor.
Procession went from train station, through downtown to Riverside Gardens Park. There were donuts, volunteers, and lots of friendly faces. The Red Bank Police and organizers did an excellent job at managing the procession.
It was an honor to join the march today with Amy Goldsmith and my son.
@rasjbaraka
#newjerseydemocrats
#rasbaraka

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#RedBankNJ Nice turnout today for the international women’s March. Just about to start. At Train Station. https://t.co/cWtgxXo5Fa

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Went to another New Jersey race for the Governor event: Rep. Mikie Sherrill (Democrat). Comments and Q&A. Video is presented here in full. The Congresswoman is introduced by the Neptune City Mayor: Rachel Zagrabelny McGreevy.
The New Jersey Democratic Primary election is June 10.
I shot this on my iPhone, show here with no-edits.
I am a fan of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill. You are amazing. And no one has worked harder campaigning in Monmouth County than you and your team. Thank you for inviting me🙏
Mikie Sherrill
#NewJeresyPolitics
Jersey for Democrats
#NewJerseyDemocrats
Clean Water Action New Jersey
Asbury Park Democrats
Red Bank Democrats
Monmouth County Democrats
Freehold Borough Democrats
Middletown NJ Democrats

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Running for NJ Governor: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka makes his case (Democrat) In Red Bank, New Jersey on Saturday. No edits, full video. https://t.co/oA4nZZJQE4 via @YouTube

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#NJGovernorRace #NJDemocrats Mayor Steve Fulop, Running for New Jersey Governor, Q&A in Red Bank (Democrat) @StevenFulop
https://t.co/mjCtYz0Xaw via @YouTube

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Chance to hear the Democratic candidates for governor. Moderated by Asbury Park Councilwoman Angela Ahbez and presented by the Monmouth County Democrats Black American Caucus.
Link to RSVP:
https://t.co/ZXz8IfZQnQ

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(Politics) #redbanknj Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is in Red Bank in her quest to become New Jersey Governor. She is campaigning the Democratic Party nomination. Question and answer session. Handled some tough questions too✅ Here is a video of her opening remarks. I am a long time fan of the Congresswoman. Met her a few times in my capacity as a Board Member of Clean Water Action New Jersey. We’re at @ParisBaguetteUS of Red Bank.
Unfortunately I was not able to stay for the entire session today☹️
#NewJerseyDemocrats

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