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Monthly Archives: June 2010

FAIR HAVEN HOUSING PLAN DRAWS BACKLASH
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Developer Kevin Hughes, right, watches Fair Haven’s council meeting as neighbors voiced complaints over his proposal to add age-restricted housing in town. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN HOUSING PLAN DRAWS BACKLASH"
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June 16th, 2010 @ 7am
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POUNDING OUT THE PUNCHLINES
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Paula Poundstone brings her trademark asexual look and her highly interactive “autobiographical” act to the stage of the Count Basie Theatre Saturday night. By TOM CHESEK When Paula Poundstone returnsContinue reading "POUNDING OUT THE PUNCHLINES"
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June 16th, 2010 @ 5am
Diane Gooch has abandoned her quest for a recount in her GOP primary race against Highlands Mayor Anna Little, the Gooch campaign said in an announcement this afternoon. The RumsonContinue reading "GOOCH DROPS CHALLENGE"
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June 15th, 2010 @ 2pm
KABOOM: NO, WE’RE NOT GIVING IT AWAY
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With less than three weeks to go, Kaboom has quite a financial gap to fill, as indicated by this sign at Riverside Gardens Park on Monday. (Click to enlarge) KaBoomContinue reading "KABOOM: NO, WE’RE NOT GIVING IT AWAY"
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June 15th, 2010 @ 1pm
DWI CHARGED IN EARLY MORNING WRECK
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The lone passenger had to be extricated after the car smashed into a tree on Broad Street. (Click to enlarge; photos courtesy of Peter Lindner) A Hazlet man was arrestedContinue reading "DWI CHARGED IN EARLY MORNING WRECK"
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June 15th, 2010 @ 10am
FOOD FEST GETS DIBS OVER JAZZ & BLUES FEST
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A food vendor hawks his wares at the 2009 edition of the Jazz & Blues Fest. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI After a long absence, Riverfest will return toContinue reading "FOOD FEST GETS DIBS OVER JAZZ & BLUES FEST"
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June 15th, 2010 @ 8am
GETTING SCHOOLED ON CYBERBULLYING
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Kevin Clark, who runs Monmouth County’s computer crimes unit, gave a presentation on computer safety at Frank Talk on Saturday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "GETTING SCHOOLED ON CYBERBULLYING"
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June 15th, 2010 @ 6am
CELEBRATING OLD GLORY, BARBERSHOP STYLE
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Members of the Red Bank chapter of the Chorus of the Atlantic performed barbershop renditions of American standards Monday night at Riverside Gardens Park in honor of Flag Day. TheContinue reading "CELEBRATING OLD GLORY, BARBERSHOP STYLE"
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June 15th, 2010 @ 6am
A second alleged assailant in an a vicious attack on a pedestrian in the early morning hours of May 2 has been arrested, Red Bank police say. The arrest ofContinue reading "SECOND ARREST IN VICIOUS STREET ATTACK"
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June 15th, 2010 @ 5am
Highlands Mayor Anna Little has won the GOP primary for the 6th-district run against incumbent Congressman Frank Pallone, Monmouth County officials say, according to the Asbury Park Press. But millionaireContinue reading "GOOCH FIGHTS ON AS COUNT GOES TO LITTLE"
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June 14th, 2010 @ 12pm
BIZ WATCH: WHO’S COMING, WHO’S GOING
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The lauded Broad Street Filling Station ran out of gas in Red Bank. And it wasn’t alone. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The continuing trendContinue reading "BIZ WATCH: WHO’S COMING, WHO’S GOING"
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June 14th, 2010 @ 10am
The crime reports appearing here were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of June 4 to June 11, 2010. This information appears here unedited. Shoplifting occurringContinue reading "POLICE LOG: MAN REPORTS ATTACK & ROBBERY"
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June 14th, 2010 @ 7am
NO INJURIES AS SUV OVERTURNS IN ACCIDENT
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A Ford Expedition lies on its side on River Street, at the corner of Leighton Avenue, following the crash. Below, passenger Maddy Pulignano and her grandmother, Marge Murray. (Click toContinue reading "NO INJURIES AS SUV OVERTURNS IN ACCIDENT"
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June 12th, 2010 @ 4pm
A 52-year-old woman and her 19-year-old son were among four people arrested on drug charges as part of a predawn raid by Red Bank police earlier today. The bust, atContinue reading "MOTHER & SON BUSTED IN DRUG RAID"
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June 11th, 2010 @ 1pm
SORBET SMOOTHIES WITH SEASIDE ZING
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Week two in redbankgreen‘s Cool Inside series of summer treats takes us smack up against the beach to Gracie & the Dudes in Sea Bright for a pair of ice-cold,Continue reading "SORBET SMOOTHIES WITH SEASIDE ZING"
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June 11th, 2010 @ 9am
HYPERLOCAL HOOPS
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Rick Brandt, of Little Silver, started a two-day basketball clinic featuring local talent. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Rick Brandt and his younger brother, Rob,Continue reading "HYPERLOCAL HOOPS"
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June 11th, 2010 @ 7am
Watching a poorly funded Tea Party-approved candidate throw a scare into an opponent this week, Fair Haven Mayor Mike Halfacre kinda wishes he’d stayed in the GOP primary race inContinue reading "HALFACRE REGRETS EARLY EXIT FROM 12TH"
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June 11th, 2010 @ 6am
Today’s Star-Ledger has double coverage of Red Bank’s crackdown on cellphone use by motorists. One piece is the ride-along video, above, in which reporter accompanies police Sgt. Errico Vescio asContinue reading "SLEDGER VID ON CELLPHONING CRACKDOWN"
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June 11th, 2010 @ 5am
M’TOWN SALUTES A FINE COLLEAGUE & FRIEND
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Middletown police Lieutenant Steve Dollinger remembers the details well: Red Bank cops needed help investigating a case in which a man was believed to be shipping marijuana hidden in stereoContinue reading "M’TOWN SALUTES A FINE COLLEAGUE & FRIEND"
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June 10th, 2010 @ 1pm
BUILDER COMPLETES HISTORICAL CONVERSION
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A nine-month renovation project on LeRoy Place has just wrapped up. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Charlie McCague wasn’t looking for a fight or aContinue reading "BUILDER COMPLETES HISTORICAL CONVERSION"
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June 10th, 2010 @ 10am
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FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
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 ...
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