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Monthly Archives: August 2015

SANDY HOOK: High bacteria levels prompt the closing of an ocean beach, according to a report.
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August 25th, 2015 @ 11am
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CHURN: SIGNS OF THE PAST… AND FUTURE
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Builder Mike Rovere uncovered turn-of-the-century signs in gold leaf on either side of the facade at 18 Broad, home to a series of shoe stores dating back to 1883. (PhotoContinue reading "CHURN: SIGNS OF THE PAST… AND FUTURE"
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August 25th, 2015 @ 9am
RED BANK: FRANK TALK ABOUT RACE AT RBPL
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Gilda Rogers is your host, as Red Bank Library presents the first in a series of free presentations entitled LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE. It’s being branded by the Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: FRANK TALK ABOUT RACE AT RBPL"
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August 24th, 2015 @ 12pm
A Red Bank man was indicted Friday for a spending spree financed by credit cards stolen from cars in Rumson and Fair Haven, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office said. Carl W.Continue reading "RUMSON, FAIR HAVEN: THEFT SPREE ALLEGED"
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August 24th, 2015 @ 9am
ON THE GREEN: FOG, SUN & THUNDERSTORMS
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Sunrise as seen through heavy fog from the First Presbyterian Church at Tower Hill in Red Bank Monday morning. The National Weather Service forecasts a mostly sunny day, with temperatures toppingContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: FOG, SUN & THUNDERSTORMS"
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August 24th, 2015 @ 7am
SEA BRIGHT: WOMAN GIVES BIRTH IN CAR
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Rose and Trevor Abbud with their newborn, Bella, in a screengrab from a CBS2 News report. (Photo by Trevor Abbud. Click to enlarge) Aided by two Good Samaritan health workers, a MiddletownContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: WOMAN GIVES BIRTH IN CAR"
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August 24th, 2015 @ 6am
LINCROFT: CLEARWATER COMES TO BCC
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The works of legendary folk musician and activist Pete Seeger (left) and Clearwater Festival founder Bob Killian (right) are celebrated during the 40th anniversary edition of the annual free musicContinue reading "LINCROFT: CLEARWATER COMES TO BCC"
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August 24th, 2015 @ 4am
TINTON FALLS: A SPECIAL SERVICE FOR 9-11
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Rabbi Marc Kline of Monmouth Reform Temple (at left, with torah) recently joined 150 Reform Rabbis and the national NAACP in a 40 day, 860 mile march from Selma, ALContinue reading "TINTON FALLS: A SPECIAL SERVICE FOR 9-11"
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August 24th, 2015 @ 4am
RED BANK: TWO NIGHTS OF PEACE ‘N MUSIC
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Woodstock-era icon Graham Nash takes to the Basie boards on Saturday…while fellow festival veterans, the not-so-sly Family Stone, headline a 70s Rock and Funk Fest on Sunday.    One weekendContinue reading "RED BANK: TWO NIGHTS OF PEACE ‘N MUSIC"
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August 21st, 2015 @ 12pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CALZONE AT OLIVIA’S
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Prima calzone from Olivia’s Trattoria in Little Silver, with alfresco seating, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The phone is buzzing, a waitress is taking orders,Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CALZONE AT OLIVIA’S"
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August 21st, 2015 @ 11am
RED BANK: PROWN MADE HONORARY ROTARIAN
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(L-R): Red Bank Rotary Club committee members Joseph Greca and Michael Toscano and Past President Denise Benbrook selected David Prown as Honorary Rotarian at a club meeting earlier this summer.Continue reading "RED BANK: PROWN MADE HONORARY ROTARIAN"
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August 21st, 2015 @ 6am
Press release from Deputy Chief Stephen Dollinger, Middletown Township Police Department The Middletown Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on its Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). In affiliationContinue reading "M’TOWN PD SEEKS RESPONSE VOLUNTEERS"
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August 21st, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: COUNCIL TAKES UP BUSINESS BIZ
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Doc Shoppe, and only Doc Shoppe, is permitted to have a table on the sidewalk out front under a trial run approved by the council. Meanwhile, a sign ordinance wasContinue reading "RED BANK: COUNCIL TAKES UP BUSINESS BIZ"
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August 20th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: RUNAWAY BRIDAL SHOP?
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Activity at the Sassy Chic bridal wear shop during a Wedding Walk in 2012. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) A Red Bank bridal wear shop has been evicted,Continue reading "RED BANK: RUNAWAY BRIDAL SHOP?"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 2pm
LITTLE SILVER: NEW OWNER TRANSFORMS ZOE
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Laercio Chamon at the chef’s table at Zoe, where a large window offers a view of the kitchen. Below, an octopus and a watermelon salad.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "LITTLE SILVER: NEW OWNER TRANSFORMS ZOE"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: MIFFED TORTOISE MISSING
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A Red Bank family is asking for helping finding an exotic tortoise that went missing Tuesday. “It’s mating season, and the male apparently got a little too aggressive,” prompting theContinue reading "RED BANK: MIFFED TORTOISE MISSING"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 10am
FAIR HAVEN: CHIEF HANGING UP HIS HAT
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Darryl Breckenridge is winding down a career of 35 years with the police in his hometown. He’s seen below at a 2012 Veteran’s Day commemoration with World War II veteranContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: CHIEF HANGING UP HIS HAT"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 10am
SHREWSBURY: COUNTY NAMES LIBRARY CHIEF
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In a meeting at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury, Judith Tolchin (third from left in front row) was named director of the library system by the membersContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: COUNTY NAMES LIBRARY CHIEF"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: DIFFERENT STROKES ON THE RIVER
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Nice gig if you can get it… and you can, if you come down to Marine Park on Saturday.  It’s called a “gig” boat… that is, when it’s not beingContinue reading "RED BANK: DIFFERENT STROKES ON THE RIVER"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 6am
Press release from Mental Health Association of Monmouth County Families and individuals whose lives were impacted by Hurricane Sandy will be provided with free mental health and expert information andContinue reading "RED BANK: RWJ SUPPORTS SANDY COUNSELING"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 6am
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FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
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 ...
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