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Monthly Archives: May 2016

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of April 21 to May 5, 2016. This information is unedited. CRIMES Theft:Continue reading "RED BANK CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
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May 6th, 2016 @ 2pm
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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MR. PIZZA’S SLICE & DOG
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An original-recipe pie fresh from the oven. Carlos Rosas tosses dough for a pizza, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Self-styled devotees of Mr. Pizza Slice raised quite an uproar whenContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? MR. PIZZA’S SLICE & DOG ...
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May 6th, 2016 @ 10am
RED BANK: TAXPAYER BUDGET Q&A SLATED
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For the 10th year in a row, Red Bank borough government department heads are scheduled to offer presentations on their 2016 budget proposals at a public information session scheduled for Wednesday,Continue reading "RED BANK: TAXPAYER BUDGET Q&A SLATED"
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May 6th, 2016 @ 9am
MIDDLETOWN: JOHNNY & JUNE CASH LIVE ON
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The music of The Man in Black Lives Again, as Michael Patrick's Ring of Fire band channels the magic of Johnny Cash and June Carter with a Saturday concert at Middletown Arts Center.
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May 6th, 2016 @ 8am
RBR FREE PRE-SCHOOL ADDS AFTERNOONS
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Applications are being accepted, as the tuition-free Little Bucs Preschool Program at Red Bank Regional HS expands into an afternoon session next fall.
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May 6th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: ROASTER FIRE IS SMALL BEANS
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The Friday special at Red Bank’s Coffee Corral will be “dark roast,” owner Russ Crosson quipped Thursday night following a fire in the bean roaster at his Drs. Parker Boulevard shop.
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May 5th, 2016 @ 11pm
RED BANK: PAINTING THE WOMAN CARD
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A group of talented WOMEN PAINT WOMEN, as Ellen Martin curates a new art exhibit with an opening reception this evening at the Oyster Point.
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May 5th, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: WEST SIDE HOMES NEARLY READY
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Several units at River’s Edge, like the one above at the western end of Bank Street, offer expansive views of the Swimming River. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHNContinue reading "RED BANK: WEST SIDE HOMES NEARLY READY"
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May 5th, 2016 @ 6am
ON THE GREEN: BREAK IN RAIN FORECAST
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Young runners charge through the rain on Spring Street in Red Bank Wednesday.  Thursday’s outlook isn’t as wet, with just a slight chance of precipitation, but rain is forecast to returnContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: BREAK IN RAIN FORECAST"
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May 5th, 2016 @ 5am
A SHOE-IN FOR MIDDLETOWN SOUTH ARTISTS?
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Students from Middletown South vie to bring $50k to their school's art program, by entering shoe designs in the Vans Custom Culture competition.
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May 5th, 2016 @ 5am
RBR STUDENT ATHLETES SIGN FOR FUTURE
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Twelve more student athletes from Red Bank Regional HS sign on the dotted line, to continue their education and athletic careers.
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May 5th, 2016 @ 4am
FAIR HAVEN: NEW SUPERINTENDENT SIGNS ON
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New Fair Haven schools Superintendent Sean McNeil gets right to work, serving cake to students at a gathering to welcome him Tuesday night. His official start date is July 1. (Photo byContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: NEW SUPERINTENDENT SIGNS ON"
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May 4th, 2016 @ 2pm
RED BANK: CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME
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A Mayor's Ball, a school carnival, award dinners, food and wine tastings and more — all going on around Red Bank in the days and nights ahead, and all for the benefit of some hard-working local charities and nonprofits.
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May 4th, 2016 @ 12pm
SEA BRIGHT: RUM RUNNER RESURRECTED
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The bar in a glass-walled room one patron called “the aquarium” offers panoramic views of the Shrewsbury River. Below right, restaurant principal Tim McLoone with an opening-night guest. (Photo by John T. Ward.Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: RUM RUNNER RESURRECTED"
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May 4th, 2016 @ 8am
ON THE GREEN: GLOOMY SKIES LINGER
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A half-dozen or so turkey vultures have been visiting Madison Avenue in Red Bank this week, taking turns enjoying the heat emitted by home chimneys when not scavenging for carrion.Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: GLOOMY SKIES LINGER"
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May 4th, 2016 @ 5am
RUMSON SCHOOLS CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY
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Students from two Rumson schools celebrate Arbor Day with a project, a planting and a poem, accompanied by local dignitaries and neighbors.
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May 4th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK NAMED ‘TREE CITY’ FOR 10th YEAR
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For the tenth time, the borough of Red Bank has been recognized for its tree-friendly policies by the Arbor Day Foundation.
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May 4th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: A WALK WITH LIFE AND ART
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Behind the scenes looks at two big stage productions, a Cinco de Mayo dance celebration and MORE, as the Monmouth County Arts Council hosts an Artwalk tour in their Red Bank neighborhood.
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May 3rd, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: PAZZO FRIDGE GETS COOL WELCOME
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An illegal expansion into a breezeway beside Pazzo Restaurant drew criticism, but won planning board approval. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: PAZZO FRIDGE GETS COOL WELCOME"
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May 3rd, 2016 @ 9am
RED BANK: STARBUCKS GOES FOR A REFILL
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Fear not, Starbucks junkies: the store at Broad and White streets in downtown Red Bank is only closed for renovations, and will reopen May 14, according to a posted notice.Continue reading "RED BANK: STARBUCKS GOES FOR A REFILL"
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May 3rd, 2016 @ 8am
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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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