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Monthly Archives: August 2010

LIBRARY READY TO BRING ‘EM IN
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Red Bank library installed a new, higher-profile sign on its front lawn Thursday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Deborah Griffin-Sadel has long believed that RedContinue reading "LIBRARY READY TO BRING ‘EM IN"
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August 23rd, 2010 @ 7am
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RIVER’S EDGE OK’D; PLANS PATH TO NEW PARK
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One of the houses to be torn down as part of the River’s Edge condo project, which gained approval to add more units Thursday night. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; clickContinue reading "RIVER’S EDGE OK’D; PLANS PATH TO NEW PARK"
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August 20th, 2010 @ 1pm
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A Shrewsbury Avenue man was arrested on drug charges early this morning, Red Bank police said. Pierre Gadson, 30, was arrested for possession of crack cocaine, possessionContinue reading "POLICE MAKE SHREWSBURY AVE. DRUG ARREST"
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August 20th, 2010 @ 11am
Registration is now open for the third annual Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale, scheduled for Saturday, September 25. Event co-sponsor redbankgreen has created a new yard sale website to serveContinue reading "YARD SALE RETURNS FOR THIRD YEAR"
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August 20th, 2010 @ 9am
SETTING UP A FIREMAN’S FUNHOUSE
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The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair kicks off a week from today, and workers have been busy setting up the rides, food stands and, apparently, making sure the place is well-ventilated.Continue reading "SETTING UP A FIREMAN’S FUNHOUSE"
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August 20th, 2010 @ 8am
RED BANK LOOKING TO TIGHTEN THE REEL
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Kevin Sawicki and Chris Bacarella of Holmdel shooting a short film downtown last week. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Seems like there’s been a spate of film crews wieldingContinue reading "RED BANK LOOKING TO TIGHTEN THE REEL"
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August 20th, 2010 @ 7am
FORECAST: LOTS OF FLOWER POWER
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‘Heliotropis,’ Anthony Castronovo’s sun-powered sculpture kinetic sculpture, should get a workout today and tomorrow. (Photo by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge) Arts patrons Beth Deutch and her husband, Larry Rubin,Continue reading "FORECAST: LOTS OF FLOWER POWER"
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August 20th, 2010 @ 6am
CLOSED: CEDAR CROSSING WORK BEGINS
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By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It took a little longer than expected, but the Cedar Crossing affordable housing project is a done deal. Just needs to be built. The Red Bank AffordableContinue reading "CLOSED: CEDAR CROSSING WORK BEGINS"
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August 19th, 2010 @ 12pm
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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With the dog days of summer upon us, redbankgreen opts for an easy-breezy Where this week.
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August 19th, 2010 @ 11am
RETURN OF THE RIVER’S EDGE
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Work on a condominium project at the end of Bank Street has stopped while the developer seeks a change of plans. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "RETURN OF THE RIVER’S EDGE"
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August 19th, 2010 @ 7am
A MEETING OF THE CREATIVE MINDS
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The creative scene at NovelTeas, where a recently formed group called Red Bank Creative held its first meeting Wednesday evening at Bridge Avenue’s NovelTeas. (Photo by Peter Lindner; click toContinue reading "A MEETING OF THE CREATIVE MINDS"
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August 19th, 2010 @ 6am
RUMSON LOOKING FOR FAIR HAVEN-TYPE LOVE
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A view of Rumson’s business district, which is being eyed for streetscape improvements. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Rumson officials were scratching their heads lastContinue reading "RUMSON LOOKING FOR FAIR HAVEN-TYPE LOVE"
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August 18th, 2010 @ 9am
MEET JACK, FROM LOUISIANA
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Linda McCaffery, of Waverly Place, adopted Jack, a mixed terrier rescued from the Gulf Coast, last week. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Walking to LindaContinue reading "MEET JACK, FROM LOUISIANA"
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August 18th, 2010 @ 7am
COUPLE DAYS IN THE CLOUDS
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A couple lays out a blanket at Marine Park Tuesday evening for a view of the Navesink. Forecasters say it’ll be the last good opportunity for such a view forContinue reading "COUPLE DAYS IN THE CLOUDS"
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August 18th, 2010 @ 6am
POLITICAL “SOUNDBITES” FROM MIDDLETOWN
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Deputy Mayor Anthony Fiore, left, and Committeeman Sean Byrnes talk before Monday night’s meeting. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The finale to each Middletown committeeContinue reading "POLITICAL “SOUNDBITES” FROM MIDDLETOWN"
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August 17th, 2010 @ 6am
NO SIZZLE YET, BUT STEAK IS COMING
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For years it was Bayshore Charlie’s, but soon this River Road establishment will be dishing out fare of a different kind. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "NO SIZZLE YET, BUT STEAK IS COMING"
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August 17th, 2010 @ 5am
TIMES SHOWS FAIR HAVEN THE LOVE
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Stores at Fair Haven Road and River Road in 2007. (Click to enlarge) Fair Haven got quite an effusive plug in the real estate section of the Sunday New YorkContinue reading "TIMES SHOWS FAIR HAVEN THE LOVE"
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August 16th, 2010 @ 10am
Forty-one-year-old financial advisor Stephen Severio of Fair Haven was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday after admitting that he defrauded clients out of more than $700,000, the Asbury ParkContinue reading "ADMITTED SCAMMER GETS SEVEN YEARS"
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August 16th, 2010 @ 9am
FRAGILE MONARCHS HEAD SOUTH
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The release gave children, including the young girl below, a chance to see the butterflies up close. (Photos by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge) Sickles Market in Little Silver heldContinue reading "FRAGILE MONARCHS HEAD SOUTH"
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August 16th, 2010 @ 8am
Fair Haven’s police force will get 2.5-percent raises this year and next. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI After eight months of negotiations, Fair Haven’s police force, minus the chief,Continue reading "FH COPS GET NEW CONTRACT, RAISES"
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August 16th, 2010 @ 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.