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Monthly Archives: May 2014

SANDY HOOK: CRABWALKING COVES ‘N GROVES
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Our favorite “living fossil” (and fellow Jersey Shore oldtimer), the horseshoe crab is the center of attention during a free Wednesday evening event…just one of many activities sponsored by theContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: CRABWALKING COVES ‘N GROVES"
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May 12th, 2014 @ 5pm
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RED BANK: STONE ON STAGE AT THE BASIE
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David Stone — pictured here with favorite collaborator Idina Menzel — gets his turn on stage this Tuesday, when the Count Basie Theatre welcomes the Broadway producer for a fundraisingContinue reading "RED BANK: STONE ON STAGE AT THE BASIE"
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May 12th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: NEW NAME POPS UP DOWNTOWN
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•The former Fameabilia space, now approved for a restaurant, is among the Red Bank properties marketed by Joann Clark’s new brokerage. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD For reasonsContinue reading "RED BANK: NEW NAME POPS UP DOWNTOWN"
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May 12th, 2014 @ 11am
RUMSON: SINGLE-MALTS AND STOGIES
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Luis Cortez will be rolling cigars at Salt Creek Grille in Rumson on Tuesday night. (Photos by Laura Koss. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS For some Scotch drinkers, a tumblerContinue reading "RUMSON: SINGLE-MALTS AND STOGIES"
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May 12th, 2014 @ 9am
Signs of spring were abundant in Little Silver last Tuesday. Is it just us, or is everyone expecting a short-lived spring that gives way too quickly to a hot-and-sticky summer?Continue reading "CLIPPINGS: LITTLE SILVER SPRINGS TO LIFE"
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May 12th, 2014 @ 8am
RED BANK: SEAL SPOTTED ON HOTEL DOCK
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A young harbor seal rested on a Navesink River dock at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank last Friday. Annual seal counts at Sandy Hook have been rising, accordingContinue reading "RED BANK: SEAL SPOTTED ON HOTEL DOCK"
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May 12th, 2014 @ 7am
SPRING 2014: TASTE OF SUMMER
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With ample sun and temperatures nearing 80 degrees just a few miles inland, dozens of beachgoers flocked to Sea Bright Sunday. Monday will be warm, with temperatures reaching about 76Continue reading "SPRING 2014: TASTE OF SUMMER"
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May 12th, 2014 @ 6am
SEAFOOD STARS IN SANDY HOOK CELEBRATION
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Monmouth University and Tim McLoone are among the people and institutions to be honored at the Jersey Shore Partnership Summer Celebration, scheduled for June 9 on Sandy Hook. Press releaseContinue reading "SEAFOOD STARS IN SANDY HOOK CELEBRATION"
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May 12th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: BETCHA BY GOLLY, MOM
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The classic lineup of The Manhattans is among the 1970s-80s vocal acts scheduled to take to the Basie boards, for a Mother’s Day Soul Jam going on Sunday night.  “KissContinue reading "RED BANK: BETCHA BY GOLLY, MOM"
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May 10th, 2014 @ 11am
CHURN: PUMPING NEW LIFE INTO FRONT
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Danielle Buccellato in her new fitness studio, Renaissance Pilates. Below, the facade of the long-empty Love Lane Tuxedos is about to get a makeover. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "CHURN: PUMPING NEW LIFE INTO FRONT"
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May 9th, 2014 @ 11am
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON PIEHOLE…
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PieHole stops by the West Side outpost of Strokers deli for lunch. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about local food and drink. If youContinue reading "IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON PIEHOLE…"
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May 9th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: TO MARKET, TO MARKET
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Mother’s Day means the welcome return of the Red Bank Farmers Market to the parking lot of The Galleria building; a seasonal Sunday tradition that pitches its tent beginning atContinue reading "RED BANK: TO MARKET, TO MARKET"
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May 9th, 2014 @ 11am
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of May 1 to May 8, 2014. This information is unedited. CRIMES: CriminalContinue reading "RED BANK: TWO BUSTED FOR PROSTITUTION"
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May 9th, 2014 @ 10am
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? STEAK AND NOSTALGIA
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California Cheesesteak at Strokers Westside Pizza and Subs. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Strokers Westside Pizza and Subs on Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank isContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? STEAK AND NOSTALGIA"
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May 9th, 2014 @ 9am
RED BANK: STATION WORK IN FINAL PHASE
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The long-awaited restoration of the Red Bank train station, named for late mayor and state Supreme Court Justice Dan O’Hern, is on track to wrap up by late August, NewContinue reading "RED BANK: STATION WORK IN FINAL PHASE"
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May 9th, 2014 @ 6am
RBR STUDENTS REDUCE COLLEGE APP STRESS
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Sophia Gutchinov, above, survived the challenges of the college-application process. Siani Henriques, below, is contending with them now. (Photo below by Isabel Halloran. Click to enlarge) By ISABEL HALLORAN RedContinue reading "RBR STUDENTS REDUCE COLLEGE APP STRESS"
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May 9th, 2014 @ 6am
RBR HOSTS 4th ANNUAL GAYLA EVENT
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Planning the annual Gayla event for the RBR Gay – Straight Alliance are (left to right, back row): Courtney Ravelo, Union Beach; James Fogerty, Red Bank; Leah Roberts, Little Silver;Continue reading "RBR HOSTS 4th ANNUAL GAYLA EVENT"
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May 9th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: CROSSING WORK DELAYED A BIT
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Wet weather has delayed completion of the grade crossing reconstruction at Bridge Avenue and Monmouth Street in Red Bank, New Jersey transit spokeswoman Nancy Snyder said Thursday. The crossing, whichContinue reading "RED BANK: CROSSING WORK DELAYED A BIT"
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May 8th, 2014 @ 2pm
RED BANK COPS BIKE DOWNPOUR FOR CHIEF
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Despite teeming rain and slick roads, dozens of cyclists, including numerous police officers, headed out on a 26-mile ride in memory of late Red Bank Police Chief Steve McCarthy ThursdayContinue reading "RED BANK COPS BIKE DOWNPOUR FOR CHIEF"
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May 8th, 2014 @ 9am
RED BANK: SINBAD SETS SAIL AT THE COUNT
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David “Sinbad” Adkins brings his famously family friendly (yet still somehow engagingly edgy) brand of comedy back to the Count Basie for an umpteenth encore this Friday night.  His majorContinue reading "RED BANK: SINBAD SETS SAIL AT THE COUNT"
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May 8th, 2014 @ 8am
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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 ...