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Monthly Archives: May 2009

A crew from Guaranteed Plants & Florist in Locust began pulling weeds Tuesday at the traffic island at Bridge Avenue and Monmouth Street in Red Bank on Tuesday. The island will planted with flowers in time for the Memorial Day...
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May 20th, 2009 @ 8am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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Northbound Maple Avenue traffic was backed up approaching the intersection of West Front Street Tuesday afternoon. More than two months later than expected, work got underway this week on an effort to smooth the flow of traffic past a key...
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May 20th, 2009 @ 7am
In the latest edition of Ledger Live, vodcaster Brian Donohue turns his lens on Sea Bright, which he nominates the "worst beach in New Jersey" because of access issues. In an off-the-news take on the announcement yesterday by the New...
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May 20th, 2009 @ 7am
Here's a tasty slice from last Saturday's appearance by A Love Like Pi (featured last Thursday on our companion site, Red Bank oRBit) at Jack’s Music Shoppe in Red Bank. The show drew more than 100 fans. Video is by...
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May 19th, 2009 @ 2pm
Notices have been left in recent weeks on cars parked on streets covered by permit rules, including Broad Street in the vicinity of the post office, above. Red Bank's Parking Utility is putting motorists on notice: lax or non-existent enforcement...
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May 19th, 2009 @ 8am
Today's edition of Red Bank oRBit features an exclusive interview with a performer who will play the magnificently made-over Count Basie Theatre with an act that represents a major makeover to her own public persona. You may know Linda Eder...
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May 19th, 2009 @ 7am
The Oceanic Bridge as seen from the Navesink last summer. Nighttime users of the Oceanic Bridge between Middletown and Rumson are in for a doozie of detour this week. Monmouth County last night began closing the bridge for repairs between...
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May 19th, 2009 @ 6am
High school rowers from the Navesink River Rowing return a scull to the clubhouse at the foot of Maple Avenue, Red Bank, on Monday following a weekend meet in Massachusetts. (Click to enlarge) Looks to be smooth sailing weatherwise for...
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May 19th, 2009 @ 6am
Today's edition of Red Bank oRBit rolls out the red carpet for a preview of this week's Count Basie Theatre Awards, the annual event that honors the best of Monmouth County's high school performing arts productions. We'll give you the...
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May 18th, 2009 @ 12pm
Maria Rodriguez of Rumson works out on the new equipment at Meadow Ridge Park. Here's a recession-busting idea for people who want to get in better physical shape but don't want to drop a load of cash at a gym:...
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May 18th, 2009 @ 11am
A mix of pix from some of Saturday's events: the Nathan J. Williams Craftsmen Club's motorcycle rally on Drs. Parker Boulevard; Red Bank Community Day at Count Basie Fields; and the Relay for Life overnight fundraiser at Red Bank Regional....
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May 18th, 2009 @ 8am
Crime reports provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of May 8 to May 15, 2009. This information appears here unedited. Theft occurring at Broad St. on 5-8-09. Unknown subject(s) stole 6 leather and wood chairs which...
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May 18th, 2009 @ 5am
What: 'Sounds of Motown,' a dance program performed by dance majors in Red Bank Regional's Visual and Performing Arts Academy. Where: Red Bank Regional High, 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver. When: Friday, May 15th, at 7p, with an encore performance...
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May 15th, 2009 @ 2pm
They've done it again. For the third time in three tries, the students at Red Bank Middle School have written and performed in a video that's made it to the finals in a national or international competition. The first time,...
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May 15th, 2009 @ 12pm
The event was born of last year's centennial event and picnic at Count Basie Fields. What: Second annual Red Bank Day, four hours of food, music and neighborliness, followed Sunday by tours of historic homes in the borough. Where: Count...
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May 15th, 2009 @ 11am
Billy Steers, his tractor, and an unidentified dog. What: 'Tractor Mac' author/illustrator Billy Steers visits Fair Haven in an event complete with haywagon rides. Where: River Road Books When: Saturday, 1 to 3p. Need to know: He's a hardworking machine...
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May 15th, 2009 @ 9am
Rowers take to the water at the 2008 edition of the club's open house. What: Navesink River Rowing's annual open house. Where: Foot of Maple Avenue, Red Bank. When: Saturday, 9a to 1p. Need to know: A chance to get...
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May 15th, 2009 @ 8am
Freddie Boynton, center, and pals show off their chrome Saturday. What: The second annual Nathan J. Williams Craftsmen Club motorcycle rally to raise scholarship money. Where: Celestial Lodge 36 of the Free & Accepted Masons, 141 Drs. Parker Boulevard, Red...
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May 15th, 2009 @ 8am
Students will walk their hearts out to raise money for cancer research. What: Third annual Relay For Life of the Two Rivers walkathon to benefit the American Cancer Society, with live entertainment, movies, contests and games throughout the night. Where:...
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May 15th, 2009 @ 7am
The Monmouth Rugby men's and the women's squads both play Saturday. No, not each other — don't be daft. What: The annual Monmouth Rugby Football Club's homecoming matches. Where: Thompson Park, Lincroft. When: According to club secretary Rob Morello, it...
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May 15th, 2009 @ 6am
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I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.