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Monthly Archives: June 2009

The alleged gunman in the November, 2007 double shooting at Red Bank’s Montgomery Terrace has rejected a plea bargain offered by prosecutors and will instead stand trial, the Asbury ParkContinue reading "ALLEGED WEST SIDE SHOOTER REJECTS PLEA"
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June 30th, 2009 @ 1pm
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A CLEANUP, AND A RELEASE
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About a dozen Red Bank adults and their children turned out for a site cleanup organized by board of education member Carrie Ludwikowski at the Red Bank Primary School lastContinue reading "A CLEANUP, AND A RELEASE"
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June 30th, 2009 @ 10am
‘JUST PAINTING A HOUSE’
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Property owner Ray Rapcavage says he’s not interested in creating a parking lot for postal service employees on the site. But he hasn’t ruled out a farm market. What’s upContinue reading "‘JUST PAINTING A HOUSE’"
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June 30th, 2009 @ 9am
IN oRBit: A BLUES LEGEND ON THE BOARDS
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit takes it down to Asbury Park, a music town where several generations of blues musicians could tell you a thing or five about the bluesContinue reading "IN oRBit: A BLUES LEGEND ON THE BOARDS"
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June 30th, 2009 @ 9am
WEATHER ONLY A MUSHROOM COULD LOVE
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It’s got to be among the leading candidates for the official symbol of this damp summer: the literally lowly mushroom. redbankgreen‘s Accidental Photographer found this one Sunday on Eastview AvenueContinue reading "WEATHER ONLY A MUSHROOM COULD LOVE"
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June 30th, 2009 @ 6am
This week’s featured comment was posted by “Jack” underneath an an article that included some discussion of a plan by Red Bank officials to rename Locust Avenue in honor ofContinue reading "COMMENT: STREET RENAMING AT ISSUE"
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June 29th, 2009 @ 9am
ANOTHER SETBACK FOR GOLDMAN
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David Goldman‘s quest for custody of his nine-year-old son, Sean, was dealt another blow late last week when  Brazilian judge ruled that the boy should remain with his Brazilian stepfatherContinue reading "ANOTHER SETBACK FOR GOLDMAN"
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June 29th, 2009 @ 6am
IN oRBit: SHOP AROUND AND SAVE
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In today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit, we hoof it over to Monmouth Street in Red Bank, where tomorrow night, June 30, the folks at the Count Basie Theatre will present aContinue reading "IN oRBit: SHOP AROUND AND SAVE"
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June 29th, 2009 @ 5am
STORM RIPS THROUGH REGION
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Emergency personnel on the scene on Spring Street in Red Bank, where a downed limb damaged a house and left a live power line lying on the ground. A wind-whippingContinue reading "STORM RIPS THROUGH REGION"
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June 26th, 2009 @ 7pm
THROWING MUD ON MONMOUTH
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The one-named artisan Tito brings his fourth-generation skills to Red Bank and Long Branch this weekend. (Click to enlarge) In from Spain this weekend is a potter best known simplyContinue reading "THROWING MUD ON MONMOUTH"
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June 26th, 2009 @ 10am
AND THERE IT GOES…
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A visitor to Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank enjoys a rare outbreak of sunshine yesterday. Experts say they have tentatively identified that bright, heat-yielding object seen in the skyContinue reading "AND THERE IT GOES…"
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June 26th, 2009 @ 6am
YARD SALE ON JOHN STREET
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Shoppers checking out the merch on Leighton Avenue during last year’s first Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale. This just in from Red Banker Jami Josephson Chace, taking us up onContinue reading "YARD SALE ON JOHN STREET"
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June 26th, 2009 @ 6am
CENTURY HOUSE EYED FOR POCKET PARK
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With its million-dollar view of the Navesink, the Charles Williams house would be razed sooner or later, locals appear to agree. Below, a weathered medallion on the doorframe marks theContinue reading "CENTURY HOUSE EYED FOR POCKET PARK"
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June 25th, 2009 @ 11am
IN oRBit: WEE WILLIE, WELL-GOTTEN GAINES
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit has an exclusive interview with a performer who’s always been something of a favorite around these parts — Jeffrey Gaines, the singer and songwriter who famously dueledContinue reading "IN oRBit: WEE WILLIE, WELL-GOTTEN GAINES"
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June 25th, 2009 @ 8am
REPORT: GANG SWEEP INCLUDED RED BANK
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A report in today’s Star-Ledger says that Red Bank was among the New Jersey cities and towns that yielded up 46 suspected gang members to a federal sweep over theContinue reading "REPORT: GANG SWEEP INCLUDED RED BANK"
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June 25th, 2009 @ 7am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Easy to overlook, yet in plain sight: that’s pretty much what this weekly feature is all about. One might say that description is particular apt for the building that servedContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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June 25th, 2009 @ 6am
CHARTER SCHOOL WINS LAWSUIT
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The Red Bank Charter School has won the latest round in a lawsuit over the settlement of two earlier disputes arising from the construction of its Oakland Street campus. ThreeContinue reading "CHARTER SCHOOL WINS LAWSUIT"
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June 24th, 2009 @ 8am
IN oRBit: DINING OUTSIDE THE BOX
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit offers up a story that you can say has been months in the making — our guide to outdoor dining in the borough of RedContinue reading "IN oRBit: DINING OUTSIDE THE BOX"
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June 24th, 2009 @ 7am
OTHER COUNCIL NEWS
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Carl Alderson chats with Gayle Horvath at borough hall Monday night. That’s Doreen Illis, left, and Cindy Burnham in the background. A contingent of kayakers and others with an interestContinue reading "OTHER COUNCIL NEWS"
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June 23rd, 2009 @ 3pm
The former in-laws of David Goldman are pushing back against the Tinton Falls man’s claims that his now-deceased ex-wife took his son, Sean, away from a happy marriage. There wasContinue reading "BRAZILIANS SAY BOY WANTS TO STAY"
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June 23rd, 2009 @ 11am
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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.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.
PORTA POTTY X-ING
redbankgreen Partyline captures porta johns moving down the railroad tracks.
(G&G) DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
A solid lunchtime line at the G&G hot dogs truck on Shrewsbury Avenue on Monday afternoon. Driving this stretch of road when  G&G i ...
RBG CUB SIGHTING
A Partyline contributor positioned on the dais at Thursday's meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment captured redbankgreen reporter intern ...
DOWNPOUR STRAINS DRAIN
Partyline captures video of a flooded intersection during Tuesday's afternoon thunderstorm.
STILL ‘OPEN’ SPACE
Next to Fins and Feathers, very surprised to see an overgrown parking lot that still sits there…overgrown and with blacktop. (Photo and te ...