Red Bank Earns Its 1st Healthy Town Designation: See Details

RED BANK, NJ — The Borough of Red Bank has received its first Healthy Town designation for 2025 through the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, a program of the NJ Health Care Quality Institute in partnership with the NJ State League of Municipalities.

This statewide recognition honors communities that go “above and beyond” to improve health and wellness through innovative local programming and community leadership.

According to borough officials, Red Bank was recognized for a local approach “grounded in prevention, sustainability, and inclusion,” with programming designed to support vulnerable populations while also inviting residents to participate in activities that improve health and wellness.

A statewide release also highlighted Red Bank’s emphasis on providing services in trusted community spaces and partnering with local organizations across sectors to offer accessible, no-cost programming that meets residents where they are.

“Our [Mayor’s Wellness Campaign] is taking a holistic approach,” Mayor William Portman said. “We recognize that wellness is made up of so many factors: nutrition, health care, exercise, the arts, and this is reflected by our amazing committee of knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. I'm proud of our team and honored to be a Healthy Town recipient.”

Each year, municipalities participating in the Mayor's Wellness Campaign complete an application outlining the research used to identify local health needs, how the local wellness committee is organized, and the specific actions taken to make their communities healthier places to live, work, age, and play.

The 2025 statewide release notes that 45 municipalities earned a Healthy Town designation, with additional municipalities recognized as “Healthy Town to Watch” and “Healthy Town Up-and-Coming.”

This recognition from the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign reflects the ongoing work of borough leadership, volunteers, partners, and community stakeholders who continue to expand opportunities that support physical, mental, and social well-being in Red Bank, officials said.

“The Borough of Red Bank remains committed to building on this momentum by fostering collaboration, supporting inclusive programming, and continuing to create opportunities for connection and well-being for all.”

To learn more about Red Bank’s wellness efforts, you can click here.