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Monthly Archives: May 2015

Playing as the visiting team on their home diamond, Red Bank Catholic’s Caseys beat Jackson Memorial, 4-1, in the Shore Conference Tournament Wednesday. Shore Sports Zone has the highlights andContinue reading "RBC TO FACE CBA IN SCT BASEBALL FINAL"
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May 28th, 2015 @ 5am
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SEA BRIGHT: INSPIRATION AMONG THE WEEDS
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Holly Hindin, owner of Holly Jolly Jams. Below, her dandelion jelly being readied for sale. (Photo above by John T. Ward; others by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: INSPIRATION AMONG THE WEEDS"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 3pm
RED BANK: REC DIRECTOR QUITS
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Memone Crystian with Red Bank Little Leaguers in 2010. Tamila Bumback, below, will head the department on an interim basis. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank’sContinue reading "RED BANK: REC DIRECTOR QUITS"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 11am
RUMSON: A MAJOR BOOST TO HEART FUND
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Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, HEARTSOUNDS author Martha Weinman Lear and legendary radio personality Joan Hamburg were among the more than 230 attendees who shared their support for the Meridian HealthContinue reading "RUMSON: A MAJOR BOOST TO HEART FUND"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 6am
TINTON FALLS: MRT CELEBRATES MITZVAH DAY
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As part of Mitzvah Day in the community, the Fourth Grade school children of Monmouth Reform Temple set up an Alex’s Lemonade Stand to collect money for cancer research. WorkingContinue reading "TINTON FALLS: MRT CELEBRATES MITZVAH DAY"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: WHAT TO EXPECT AT RIVERFEST
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Americana troubador Kevin John Allen and sibling act Justin & Alina are among the live and local performers entertaining at Riverfest 2015 beginning Friday evening. More than anything else, it’sContinue reading "RED BANK: WHAT TO EXPECT AT RIVERFEST"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN: THEME FROM A SUMMER PLACE
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Best-selling author (and summer romance specialist) Mary Kay Andrews returns to Fair Haven on Thursday evening for a reading and signing event at Raven and the Peach, sponsored by RiverContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: THEME FROM A SUMMER PLACE"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 2pm
A motorcyclist was forcibly pulled from the Swimming River in Red Bank after he sped off from a traffic stop in Little Silver Saturday night, authorities said. According to LittleContinue reading "RED BANK: FLEEING MAN PULLED FROM RIVER"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 12pm
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of May 16 to May 22, 2015. Crimes Report of Burglary in the area ofContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: POLICE BLOTTER"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 8am
RFH STUDENTS SHOWCASE ARTS TALENTS
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Students of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School wow the crowd during the recent RFH Jazz Combo and Vocal Concert on May 18. Up next at RFH is a Night ofContinue reading "RFH STUDENTS SHOWCASE ARTS TALENTS"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 6am
“Mother of all standup comics” Robin Fox returns to the Monmouth Museum for a Girl’s Night Out evening of “fun, food and drinks.” We’ve said it before, but You MightContinue reading "LINCROFT: RARE FLOWERS, REAL HOUSEWIVES"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON HONORS ‘TEACHERS OF THE YEAR’
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Eighth Grade ELA teacher Lori Zucker of Forrestdale School, and First Grade teacher Holly Nixon of Deane-Porter School were recently named Teachers of the Year by the Rumson Board ofContinue reading "RUMSON HONORS ‘TEACHERS OF THE YEAR’"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 6am
OCEANIC BRIDGE: CLOSURE BEGINS
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Boaters and kayakers shared the Navesink River with a construction barge at the Oceanic Bridge on Monday, Memorial Day. The 75-year-old span, which links Rumson and Middletown, was scheduled toContinue reading "OCEANIC BRIDGE: CLOSURE BEGINS"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 5am
MEMORIAL DAY 2015 COMMEMORATIONS
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Red Bank, above, and Fair Haven, below, return with traditional Memorial Day events Monday. (Click to enlarge) RED BANK: Memorial Day Commemoration, Monday, 11 a.m., Veterans’ Monument, 51 Monmouth Street,Continue reading "MEMORIAL DAY 2015 COMMEMORATIONS"
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May 24th, 2015 @ 5pm
The lacrosse squad of Rumson-Fair Haven missed out on a Shore Conference championship this year, but picked up another prize Saturday, topping New Providence, 12-8, for the South Jersey GroupContinue reading "RFH WINS SOUTH JERSEY GROUP 1 LAX TITLE"
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May 23rd, 2015 @ 4pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? ROAST BEEF ON A ROLL
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A prodigious roast beef sandwich to go made by the experienced counter help at Sickles Market. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The range of choices forContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? ROAST BEEF ON A ROLL"
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May 22nd, 2015 @ 10am
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of May 14 to May 21, 2015. This information is unedited. CRIMES TheftContinue reading "RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
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May 22nd, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK: VIOLINS AND VOLUNTEERS AT GALA
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Grammy winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari is the special performing guest as the annual Hand in Hand Tribute Dinner comes to Two River Theater. Press release from Hand in Hand  She’sContinue reading "RED BANK: VIOLINS AND VOLUNTEERS AT GALA"
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May 22nd, 2015 @ 8am
Members of the Monmouth Boat Club make an irresistible “sails pitch” on Saturday for all who’d like to learn to sail. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) WhileContinue reading "RED BANK: CALLING ALL BUDDING BOATERS"
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May 22nd, 2015 @ 7am
SEA BRIGHT SERVES UP BEACH VOLLEYBALL
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Press release from Sea Bright Volleyball The Sea Bright Beach Volleyball League is serving up notice that the action will be in full swing for summer 2015, with registration openContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT SERVES UP BEACH VOLLEYBALL"
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May 22nd, 2015 @ 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.