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RIVER ROAD GETS OVERSTIMULATED
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A stretch of River Road in Fair Haven, seen looking east here, will get upgrades thanks to federal stimulus money. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI How do youContinue reading "RIVER ROAD GETS OVERSTIMULATED"
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March 16th, 2010 @ 1pm
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MIDDLETOWN FIELD DEBATE HEATS TO A BOIL
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About 200 residents packed into Middletown Town Hall Monday night to hear about the township’s plans for its athletic fields. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Podium pounding. Yelling.Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN FIELD DEBATE HEATS TO A BOIL"
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March 16th, 2010 @ 8am
NEW LIBRARIAN JUST A ‘GROWN-UP KID’
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Yes, that’s the new children’s librarian, Samantha Quintas, who added yoga classes to the program. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Samantha Quintas has a tattoo on her rightContinue reading "NEW LIBRARIAN JUST A ‘GROWN-UP KID’"
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March 11th, 2010 @ 12pm
McCARTER TREES GETTING AXED FOR SAFETY
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Workers at McCarter Park Wednesday load a truck with one of the many trees being removed this week. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The scene at Fair Haven’sContinue reading "McCARTER TREES GETTING AXED FOR SAFETY"
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March 11th, 2010 @ 9am
FAIR HAVEN WAIVES PARKING FUND FEES
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The Nauvoo Grill, on Fair Haven Road, would save on parking fees if its request for outdoor dining is approved. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Fair Haven’s boroughContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN WAIVES PARKING FUND FEES"
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March 10th, 2010 @ 10am
A NEW NEW CORNER, AND OTHER PIZZA NEWS
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New Corner Restaurant is reopen for business after a two week semi-break when the restaurant underwent renovations. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The New Corner Restaurant has aContinue reading "A NEW NEW CORNER, AND OTHER PIZZA NEWS"
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March 10th, 2010 @ 8am
FAIR HAVEN RENAMING POND FOR BENNETT
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Barbara Bennett at the pond at Fair Haven Fields natural area to be named in memory of her late husband, Dery Bennett. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI ItContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN RENAMING POND FOR BENNETT"
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March 5th, 2010 @ 10am
BASIE MARQUEE GETTING A FRESH LOOK
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By September, a new electronic marquee should be hanging over Monmouth Street, theater officials say. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The familiar sight of a man using a longContinue reading "BASIE MARQUEE GETTING A FRESH LOOK"
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March 5th, 2010 @ 8am
ZONING CHANGE FOR YMCA ADVANCES
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The Community YMCA could get another shot at expansion if the borough council approves a proposed zone amendment. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The official opinion is in,Continue reading "ZONING CHANGE FOR YMCA ADVANCES"
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March 4th, 2010 @ 11am
SEWER RATES STING; PARKING PERMITS A GO
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Mayor Maria Fernandes at Tuesday night’s Borough Council meeting. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Sea Bright and Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority officials met recently to discuss theContinue reading "SEWER RATES STING; PARKING PERMITS A GO"
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March 3rd, 2010 @ 7am
RED BANK USING SOLE MUSIC TO HELP HAITI
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Donation bins like this one can be found at all Red Bank schools in a campaign to collect shoes for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)Continue reading "RED BANK USING SOLE MUSIC TO HELP HAITI"
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March 2nd, 2010 @ 6am
RED BANK CLAIMS LESS OVERCROWDING
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This house at 21 Linden Place was the most-cited for overcrowding and related violations in 2009, borough records show. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Overcrowding of rental homes isContinue reading "RED BANK CLAIMS LESS OVERCROWDING"
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March 1st, 2010 @ 11am
‘RETIRED’ PARKER CLINIC DOC WINS HONOR
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Dr. Zaven Ayanian is scheduled to receive a prestigious award for his volunteerism at the Parker Family Health Center in Red Bank. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Dr.Continue reading "‘RETIRED’ PARKER CLINIC DOC WINS HONOR"
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February 26th, 2010 @ 8am
HELP WANTED: CFO FOR MIDDLETOWN
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Middletown officials hope there’ll be a new addition at Town Hall soon: a chief financial officer. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Middletown Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger says he hasContinue reading "HELP WANTED: CFO FOR MIDDLETOWN"
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February 24th, 2010 @ 1pm
RED BANK PASSES PARKING-FEE HIKES
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Come April, on-street parking will cost twice as much downtown. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank officials formally put a higher premium on downtown parking Monday night,Continue reading "RED BANK PASSES PARKING-FEE HIKES"
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February 23rd, 2010 @ 2pm
LONGEVITY PAY STAYS… FOR NOW
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Borough employees turned out Monday night to voice their concerns over the council’s proposal to freeze longevity pay. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Just when it appeared thatContinue reading "LONGEVITY PAY STAYS… FOR NOW"
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February 23rd, 2010 @ 7am
QUESTIONS HAMPER DRAFT SCHOOL BUDGET
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Red Bank Schools Superintendent Laura Morana talks to the local press Thursday about the district’s bleak budget outlook . (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The waiting, as TomContinue reading "QUESTIONS HAMPER DRAFT SCHOOL BUDGET"
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February 19th, 2010 @ 10am
SEA BRIGHT MIFFED BY SEWER RATE HIKE
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Councilman Read Murphy announced to the council Tuesday night that the borough’s sewer rate is increasing by 23 percent. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The Sea Bright BoroughContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT MIFFED BY SEWER RATE HIKE"
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February 19th, 2010 @ 9am
SUCCESS STORY FOR Y’S HEALTHY HEART DAY
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You’d be smiling, too, if a group of employees saved your life, as the staff at the YMCA did for Jim Booth back in December. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) ByContinue reading "SUCCESS STORY FOR Y’S HEALTHY HEART DAY"
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February 19th, 2010 @ 6am
CITATIONS FLOW AFTER THE SNOW
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A stretch along Monmouth Street is one of many culprits in violation of Red Bank’s snow removal ordinance requiring property owners to clear the snow and ice from their sidewalksContinue reading "CITATIONS FLOW AFTER THE SNOW"
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February 18th, 2010 @ 10am
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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 ...
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 ...
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