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Monthly Archives: May 2010

UNVEILING OF TRAIN STATION FIXES SLATED
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New Jersey Transit will make a presentation tonight on planned renovations to Red Bank’s train station. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s been six monthsContinue reading "UNVEILING OF TRAIN STATION FIXES SLATED"
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May 14th, 2010 @ 6am
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Facing a second trial after a Monmouth County jury deadlocked on attempted murder charges, Anthony Sims has pleaded guilty to shooting two brothers in Red Bank in November, 2008, theContinue reading "SIMS PLEADS GUILTY IN ’07 DOUBLE SHOOTING"
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May 13th, 2010 @ 2pm
View Larger Map Red Bank’s South Street aims to give Fair Havenites a bit of concerted competition when they band together for a blocklong yard sale this Saturday.
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May 13th, 2010 @ 8am
RIVERCENTER STEPS UP MARKETING
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The 2010 budget shows no increase, but reflects new economic priorities, says RiverCenter’s executive director. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Financially, it’s status quo this year at Red Bank RiverCenter. The independentContinue reading "RIVERCENTER STEPS UP MARKETING"
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May 13th, 2010 @ 6am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Ready for this week’s challenge? Flex your  knowledge of local landmarks by emailing us the location of this week’s image. Please put “Where Have I Seen This?” in the subjectContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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May 13th, 2010 @ 5am
Red Bank police arrested a pair of teenagers who were alleged to have stolen a car in Eatontown on Monday. Here’s the full announcement from the borough police department thisContinue reading "ALLEGED CAR THIEVES NABBED"
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May 12th, 2010 @ 3pm
FAIR HAVEN’S ONE-TWO SALES BLITZ
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Bargains await shoppers at both the townwide yard sale and the sidewalk sales by borough merchants. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Whether you prefer to find your bargains on grass or concrete,Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN’S ONE-TWO SALES BLITZ"
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May 12th, 2010 @ 1pm
A SANDWICH BOARD SUMMER, MAYBE
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This Monmouth Street business has a half a sandwich board outside; the borough is considering allowing full-sized versions on sidewalks this summer. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "A SANDWICH BOARD SUMMER, MAYBE"
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May 12th, 2010 @ 5am
AN EARTHLY RE-ENTRY FOR THE WRIGHT STUFF
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The Al Wright Unit — featuring vocalist Ruth Wright — brings both homegrown cred and a space-trekking sonic legacy back to the Red Bank Public Library on Thursday evening. (PhotosContinue reading "AN EARTHLY RE-ENTRY FOR THE WRIGHT STUFF"
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May 12th, 2010 @ 5am
RED BANK SCRAPS FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK
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After a year of shortened weeks that yielded only about $5,000 in energy savings, borough hall will revert to a Monday-through-Friday schedule next month. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click toContinue reading "RED BANK SCRAPS FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK"
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May 11th, 2010 @ 8am
COUNCIL WANTS MORE INFO ON RBR CUTS
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RBR will likely have more layoffs and program cuts since its budget failed last month, officials warn. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The Red BankContinue reading "COUNCIL WANTS MORE INFO ON RBR CUTS"
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May 11th, 2010 @ 6am
MIXED REACTIONS FOR NEW METER RATES
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Matthew Shubitz thumbs through a handful of change Friday to round up enough to satisfy Red Bank’s new meter rates. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s been aContinue reading "MIXED REACTIONS FOR NEW METER RATES"
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May 10th, 2010 @ 7am
ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER: WEED WHACKER
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Just north of Point Road Elementary School on Seven Bridges Road in Little Silver, the weeds needed a trim. Enter Wayne Elsbree (aka Mohawk Wayne), who struck a pose forContinue reading "ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER: WEED WHACKER"
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May 10th, 2010 @ 6am
A 25-year-old Red Bank man is in custody after firing at least three shots at a vehicle on the West Side early Saturday morning, borough police say. Though the carContinue reading "MAN ARRESTED FOR FIRING ON CAR"
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May 8th, 2010 @ 9pm
DEATH RUMORS: WAY-OUTSVILLE, MAN
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Ralph ‘Johnny Jazz’ Gatta at Riverview Medical Center on April 27. (Click to enlarge) Johnny Jazz is not dead. Repeat: JOHNNY JAZZ IS NOT DEAD. In fact, for a guyContinue reading "DEATH RUMORS: WAY-OUTSVILLE, MAN"
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May 8th, 2010 @ 11am
PLAN TO TRANSFORM WEST SIDE BLOCK OK’D
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Roger Mumford discusses his plan at Thursday’s zoning board hearing. Below, a view of the homes to be built along the east side of Bridge Avenue; the current site ofContinue reading "PLAN TO TRANSFORM WEST SIDE BLOCK OK’D"
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May 7th, 2010 @ 8am
RED BANK GOES TWEET, TWEET, TWEET
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Preston Porter is the “social media chef” for Basil T’s and Undici restaurants. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Chicago may be a toddlin‘ town, but Red Bank isContinue reading "RED BANK GOES TWEET, TWEET, TWEET"
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May 7th, 2010 @ 6am
PLAYING IT BROAD AND FOR LAFFS
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Friday night lights: Standup guy “Soul Joel” Richardson (left) hosts another COMEDY ON THE EDGE extravaganza in Red Bank, this one starring Reese Waters (right). By TOM CHESEK They usedContinue reading "PLAYING IT BROAD AND FOR LAFFS"
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May 6th, 2010 @ 2pm
SAFE ROUTES MOVES AHEAD IN RED BANK
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Marc Dostie, Jim Willis and Jenny Rossano of the Safe Routes initiative. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A grassroots group focused on making it safer to walk or ride a bike inContinue reading "SAFE ROUTES MOVES AHEAD IN RED BANK"
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May 6th, 2010 @ 9am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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After a week of complete silence, redbankgreen fans were lining up to tell us about the location of last week’s picture, which showed the famed face of creepy amusement parkContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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May 6th, 2010 @ 8am
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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.