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Monthly Archives: May 2015

On the diamond at  Count Basie Fields, the Red Bank Catholic Caseys forced Manalapan into extra innings but fell, 8-6, in the quarterfinals of the Monmouth County Tournament Saturday. ShoreContinue reading "RBC FALLS TO MANALAPAN IN TOURNEY"
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May 11th, 2015 @ 4am
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RED BANK: HUNDREDS PEDAL OFF IN UNITY
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Hundreds of cyclists from police departments across New Jersey headed down a misty Broad Street in Red Bank on the first leg of the annual Police Unity Tour Saturday morning.Continue reading "RED BANK: HUNDREDS PEDAL OFF IN UNITY"
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May 9th, 2015 @ 10am
MIDDLETOWN: ‘GYPSY TRAIL’ LEADS TO MTPL
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Gorilla Bob and the Champ join The Capo Brothers for a free Monday evening concert at Middletown Township Public Library.   They describe themselves as Open Mic Gypsies — aContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: ‘GYPSY TRAIL’ LEADS TO MTPL"
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May 9th, 2015 @ 6am
SEA BRIGHT: GOING OVERBOARD AT EVENTIDE
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The pungent Garlic Shrimp, above, and the Drunken Clams, below,are customer favorites.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON There isn’t a bad seat at the EventideContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: GOING OVERBOARD AT EVENTIDE"
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May 8th, 2015 @ 11am
RED BANK: HOOFING IT FOR BREAST CANCER
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The walkers, from left, are: Janice Havay, Sandy Riddle, Beth Hanratty, Jen Shields, Teicia Gaupp, and Jenny Rossano. Missing from the photo is Cristie Ritz King. (Photos by John T.Continue reading "RED BANK: HOOFING IT FOR BREAST CANCER"
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May 8th, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK: SATURDAYS WITH SINATRA
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Crooner Michael Martocci offers up Memories of Frank as the Sinatra-centennial year continues at the Count Basie on Saturday. It’s not so much that Ol’ Blue Eyes is back: it’sContinue reading "RED BANK: SATURDAYS WITH SINATRA"
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May 8th, 2015 @ 7am
RUMSON GALLERY HOSTS RBR PHOTO SHOW
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“Façade Feeling” by Olivia Murray (Little Silver) and “A Single Occupation” by Emily Plageman (Shrewsbury) are among the original works on exhibit at Canvas Art Studio, as the Rumson galleryContinue reading "RUMSON GALLERY HOSTS RBR PHOTO SHOW"
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May 8th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: MENNA RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
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Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna was reported to be “recovering according to expectations” after more than four hours of open-heart surgery Thursday. Michael Anderson, Menna’s legal assistant, tells redbankgreen thatContinue reading "RED BANK: MENNA RECOVERING FROM SURGERY"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 3pm
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of April 30 to May 7, 2015. This information is unedited. CRIMES TheftContinue reading "RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 3pm
RED BANK: ARE THE STARS OUT TONIGHT…
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Original lead vocalist Jimmy Beaumont brings the 2015 edition of the Skyliners back to the Basie stage for a Friday night “Stars of Rock and Roll” doo-wop extravaganza. They’re mostContinue reading "RED BANK: ARE THE STARS OUT TONIGHT…"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 2pm
NO BALONEY: METS SANDWICH A HIT HERE
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Atlantic Bagel’s version of the smoked bologna sandwich sold at Citi Field. Below the kitchen of the bagel shop.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The NewContinue reading "NO BALONEY: METS SANDWICH A HIT HERE"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 11am
RED BANK: KAYAKER’S DEATH INSPIRES ALERT
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A new water-safety sign was installed Wednesday at Red Bank’s Maple Cove, a popular Navesink River put-in spot for kayakers and canoeists. With the help of Councilwoman Cindy Burnham, theContinue reading "RED BANK: KAYAKER’S DEATH INSPIRES ALERT"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: CHURCH HOSTS ‘REQUIEM’ CONCERT
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May 7th, 2015 @ 9am
Want to learn to sail? Motor on over to the Monmouth Boat Club on May 23. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Red Bank’s Monmouth Boat Club isContinue reading "RED BANK: OPEN HOUSE AT THE BOATHOUSE"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON KIDS SHINE IN ‘FOLLIES’
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The duo of Max Squared — Max Tidalgo (vocals) and Max Connery (piano) — performed “Careless Whisper” by George Michael at the recent Forrestdale Follies. Press release from Rumson PTO FromContinue reading "RUMSON KIDS SHINE IN ‘FOLLIES’"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 6am
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Rumson Police Department for the month of April, 2015. Arrests and Crime Reports 4/3/15 Paul Dougherty, 50, of Belmar, was arrestedContinue reading "RUMSON: APRIL POLICE BLOTTER"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: BEST-SELLER LUNCHES FOR AAUW
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Best-selling author Beatriz Williams is the special guest as the local branch of the American Association of University Women presents its annual scholarship fundraiser luncheon at the Molly Pitcher. HerContinue reading "RED BANK: BEST-SELLER LUNCHES FOR AAUW"
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May 6th, 2015 @ 3pm
RED BANK: LANDMARK BUILDING SOLD
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The upper two floors of 74 Broad Street have been vacant for years. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD One of downtown Red Bank’sContinue reading "RED BANK: LANDMARK BUILDING SOLD"
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May 6th, 2015 @ 11am
Mayor Pasquale Menna at a press conference in 2014. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna is scheduled to undergoContinue reading "RED BANK: MENNA TO HAVE HEART SURGERY"
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May 6th, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK CATHOLIC HOSTS FUN(D)RAISER
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On Saturday May 16, Red Bank Catholic High School hosts a special fundraiser Carnival to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at RBC (30 Peters Place,Continue reading "RED BANK CATHOLIC HOSTS FUN(D)RAISER"
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May 6th, 2015 @ 7am
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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 ...