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Monthly Archives: March 2015

ON THE GREEN: ONE LAST BLAST OF WINTER?
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The final full day of the frigid winter of 2015 saw the borough of Red Bank again laying down down brine Thursday in anticipation of a snowfall Friday. Though theContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: ONE LAST BLAST OF WINTER?"
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March 20th, 2015 @ 5am
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RED BANK: BLAZE DAMAGES HOME
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The fire did heavy damage to the house at 93 River Street. The roof at the rear corner of 95 River, at right above and left below, also briefly caughtContinue reading "RED BANK: BLAZE DAMAGES HOME"
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March 19th, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: EFFU DRIVING TOWARD NEW GOAL
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Red Bank’s Eastside Flag Football Union (EFFU), the defending state champions in fundraising for the annual Snow Bowl tournament to benefit the New Jersey Special Olympics, is in the finalContinue reading "RED BANK: EFFU DRIVING TOWARD NEW GOAL"
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March 19th, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK: WEDDING WALK RETURNS SUNDAY
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A model lured customers to shops on White Street in 2010. Below, a view of the trolley available to participants. (Above photo by Dustin Racioppi. Click to enlarge) Here comesContinue reading "RED BANK: WEDDING WALK RETURNS SUNDAY"
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March 19th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: A GATHERING OF MAYORS
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The three living former mayors of Red Bank — Benedict Nicosia, Michael Arnone and Ed McKenna — join Mayor Pasquale Menna as guests of honor at the first annual Mayor’sContinue reading "RED BANK: A GATHERING OF MAYORS"
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March 19th, 2015 @ 6am
MIDDLETOWN: CELTIC CULTURE MARCHES ON
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The Dublin City Ramblers (above) take the stage, and bagpipers Aidan and Michael Hannigan (below) stroll the grounds, as the Middletown Arts Center plays host to its first-ever Savor theContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: CELTIC CULTURE MARCHES ON"
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March 19th, 2015 @ 6am
SHREWSBURY: NAME THAT HOME-STYLE MEAL
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A dish known as “Carl’s Hankerin’ Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Peas and Carrots” from My Sister’s Kitchen, where Michelle Paone, below, is co-owner and baker. (Photos by Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: NAME THAT HOME-STYLE MEAL"
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March 18th, 2015 @ 1pm
A TIE WON’T DO: RBC BUSTS TIE-DYE RECORD
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Four-hundred-fifty-four students and teachers at Red Bank Catholic gathered in groovy casualwear Wednesday morning in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the “largest gathering of peopleContinue reading "A TIE WON’T DO: RBC BUSTS TIE-DYE RECORD"
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March 18th, 2015 @ 9am
LINCROFT: THREE CHICKS ON THE BUNNY TRAIL
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The locally based creators of the book and toy package THE BUNNY WITH THE BASKET AND THE GOLDEN EGG visit Brookdale College this Thursday — and hit the trail forContinue reading "LINCROFT: THREE CHICKS ON THE BUNNY TRAIL"
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March 18th, 2015 @ 8am
ON THE GREEN: A BLUSTERY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
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It’s a day of wearin’ of the green, donnin’ of the caudeen, and greenin’ of the hair when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around on the Greater Red Bank Green. TheContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: A BLUSTERY ST. PATRICK’S DAY"
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March 18th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: HEALTHY KIDS DAY IS APRIL 25
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On Saturday, April 25, The Community YMCA is hosting a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s nationalContinue reading "RED BANK: HEALTHY KIDS DAY IS APRIL 25"
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March 18th, 2015 @ 6am
Press release from Brookdale Community College On Sunday, April 12, Brookdale Community College will hold its annual Spring Open House from 12 to 2 pm, inside the Collins Arena onContinue reading "LINCROFT: BCC TO HOST OPEN HOUSE"
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March 18th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: CONVERSATIONAL CLAIRVOYANCE
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The Count Basie Theatre keeps the ghost light burning in anticipation of Thursday’s appearance by GHOST WHISPERER consultant James Van Praagh.   As we said in this space during lastContinue reading "RED BANK: CONVERSATIONAL CLAIRVOYANCE"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 4pm
SANDY HOOK: LEASE A BIT OF HISTORY
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Six historic buildings in the Fort Hancock area of Sandy Hook are being opened up to leasing for multiple uses during an open house this Sunday.  Looking to lease aContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: LEASE A BIT OF HISTORY"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: DRIVEWAY PLAN IRKS NEIGHBORS
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Changes to the structure include the addition of an ADA-accessible wraparound porch along the east side, shown in the bottom illustration. The vacant lot next door is shown below. (ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: DRIVEWAY PLAN IRKS NEIGHBORS"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: KEEPING THE IRISH IN MIND
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Red Bank school crossing guard Carl Colmorgen, well known for his seasonal hats, gets into the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day on Broad Street Tuesday morning by showing he’s gotContinue reading "RED BANK: KEEPING THE IRISH IN MIND"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK: PHARMACY BUILDING PANNED
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The proposed three-story structure, shown above in an architect’s rendering, would be built on a vacant lot between a two-story apartment building and a restaurant on Shrewsbury Avenue, below. (PhotoContinue reading "RED BANK: PHARMACY BUILDING PANNED"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 7am
LITTLE SILVER: RBR HOSTS ALL-SHORE CONCERT
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On February 8,  Red Bank Regional High School was very proud to be the host school for the annual All Shore Concert, with 13 student singers representing RBR in the honor chorus. Continue reading "LITTLE SILVER: RBR HOSTS ALL-SHORE CONCERT"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 6am
This April, the Monmouth Civic Chorus will hold its annual vocal scholarship auditions for New Jersey high school seniors planning to pursue higher education. Auditions will be held by appointmentContinue reading "RED BANK: MCC SETS SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 6am
With the high school winter season coming to a close, the polls are now open at video-based Shore Sports Zone, where viewers can cast votes in six best-of categories, includingContinue reading "VOTE FOR BEST OF 2015"
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March 16th, 2015 @ 11pm
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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.