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SHOCKED, FAIR HAVEN REMEMBERS LEHNERT
Councilman John Lehnert at Fair Haven’s National Night Out event in 2009. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI John Lehnert spent much of his life in public service, and didContinue reading "SHOCKED, FAIR HAVEN REMEMBERS LEHNERT"
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REPORT: LEHNERT FOUND DEAD IN JACKSON
Councilman John Lehnert. Fair Haven Councilman John Lehnert was found dead on a lawn outside a home in Jackson this morning, the Asbury Park Press is reporting. Mayor Mike HalfacreContinue reading "REPORT: LEHNERT FOUND DEAD IN JACKSON"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of September 10 to September 1, 2010. The information appears here unedited. [Because of aContinue reading "BLOTTER: THIEVES HIT CHURCH AND SCHOOL"
SHUCK & AWE: OYSTERFEST SLIPS INTO TOWN
Sunday, foody Sunday: 2U, billed as the “World’s 2nd Best U2 Show,” headlines the outdoor stage at the first-ever Guinness Oysterfest in Red Bank on Sunday. (Photo ©Rob English) ByContinue reading "SHUCK & AWE: OYSTERFEST SLIPS INTO TOWN"
SEA BRIGHT MAYOR LASHES OUT AT COUNCIL
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Sea Bright Mayor Maria Fernandes has had it with the borough council, and she’s not mincing words about it. The mayor, a Democrat, frustrated by years ofContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT MAYOR LASHES OUT AT COUNCIL"
Scenes from Paddle the Navesink Day, captured by Peter Lindner. (To enlarge the photo display, start it, then click the embiggen symbol in the lower right corner. To get backContinue reading "A PLETHORA OF PADDLING"
This week’s spotlight comment comes from Jen Gallagher, posted under an article about the proposed Fair Haven ordinance that would have required property owners who are denied tree-removal permits byContinue reading "ABOUT THAT TREE ORDINANCE…"
Sunday’s Star-Ledger had an eye-opening article on police salaries in New Jersey. Analyzing 2009 pay data from police departments throughout the state, the Sledger concluded that the average municipal copContinue reading "POLICE PAY IN SLEDGER SPOTLIGHT"
RBR TRIPS ON NEW FIELD IN HOME OPENER
A Matawan defender goes for a block on a punt by Red Bank Regional at Count Basie Field Thursday night. Below, fans cheering the Bucs. (Photos by Peter Lindner. ClickContinue reading "RBR TRIPS ON NEW FIELD IN HOME OPENER"
ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Spotted by redbankgreen‘s Accidental Photographer at Garden State Auto Repair on Branch Avenue in Little Silver, this 1963 Rambler Classic seems to be saying something to passersby. But what? WithContinue reading "ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER"
WALK FOR SLAIN TEACHER PLANNED
A vigil on the one-year anniversary of Jonelle Melton’s murder attracted about 80 students, teachers and parents to Riverside Gardens Park ank Tuesday night. A memorial walk is planned forContinue reading "WALK FOR SLAIN TEACHER PLANNED"
TWO ON THE AISLE IN RB’s THEATER DISTRICT
Stacey Sargeant stars in the season opener INTIMATE APPAREL at Two River Theater, one of a pair of high-profile productions going up on Red Bank stages in these final daysContinue reading "TWO ON THE AISLE IN RB’s THEATER DISTRICT"
PROWN: LET’S GIVE ST. ANTHONY’S A HAND
David Prown at St. Anthony of Padua’s gym earlier this week. (Click to enlarge) David Prown doesn’t want this article to be about him, and anyone who knows the RedContinue reading "PROWN: LET’S GIVE ST. ANTHONY’S A HAND"
OLD RUMSON CARRIAGE HOUSE TO BE RAZED
The last vestige of the Auldwood Estate in Rumson is set to be demolished. (Photo courtesy of Roberta Van Anda; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI For years, the AuldwoodContinue reading "OLD RUMSON CARRIAGE HOUSE TO BE RAZED"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Nearly two dozen readers stirred to life at the sight of the graveyard shown in last week’s Where.
ANOTHER PITCHED POLE
Another leaning pole in Red Bank. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI We’ve got another leaner. This angled utility pole was spotted on West Front Street,Continue reading "ANOTHER PITCHED POLE"
Five collegiate rowing teams will take to the waters off Rumson’s Victory Park on September 25, officials say. Rumson’s efforts to attract big-time crew competition may have ended up onContinue reading "RUMSON LANDS REGATTA, FOR REAL THIS TIME"
M’TOWN MAN CHARGED IN EXPLOSION
The home at 56 Twin Brooks Ave., where three people were injured in an explosion Tuesday night. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI [EDITOR’S NOTE: ThisContinue reading "M’TOWN MAN CHARGED IN EXPLOSION"
DAL PRA MAKING AN EARLY EXIT FROM RBR
RBR athletic director Lou “Del” Dal Pra is leaving in October. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Louis “Del” Dal Pra came to Red Bank RegionalContinue reading "DAL PRA MAKING AN EARLY EXIT FROM RBR"
BIKERS’ BONANZA: A TRIO FOR TWO-WHEELERS
Riders assemble for the start of last year’s Tour de Fair Haven. The straightaways and sidestreets of the greater Green have been thinned — just barely — of peak-season traffic.Continue reading "BIKERS’ BONANZA: A TRIO FOR TWO-WHEELERS"
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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 ...