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RED BANK: WHAT’S GOING ON AT GLASS SHOP?
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RED BANK: What's Going On Here at the former Atlantic Glass site on Maple Avenue? redbankgreen looks for clarity.
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November 15th, 2018 @ 11am
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RUMSON: Predawn report of men in garage leads to extended pursuit and Parkway capture of three suspects on burglary charges, chief reports.
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November 15th, 2018 @ 6am
RED BANK: STRONG WINDS IN WET FORECAST
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RED BANK: Wind-driven rain expected to soak the Greater Red Bank Green Thursday, with downed trees and power outages possible. Details here.
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November 15th, 2018 @ 5am
RED BANK: PORK ROLL, ASIAN EATS & BREWS
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RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, new eateries offer pork roll (Johnny's Pork Roll), pub chow/beer (Triumph Brewing) and Asian (Baan Khun).
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November 14th, 2018 @ 11am
SHREWSBURY: PANTER CLAIMS WIN v. O’REILLY
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SHREWSBURY: Ex-Assemblyman Mike Panter claims win over "disgraced pundit" Bill O'Reilly, who sued him for defamation over sexual harassment allegations.
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November 14th, 2018 @ 8am
SHREWSBURY: SUPERMARKET OPENS
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SHREWSBURY: Saker organization opens new 80,000-square-foot ShopRite supermarket today on 10-acre site of former office complex.
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November 14th, 2018 @ 6am
RED BANK: HUNT FOR GRANTS CONTINUES
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RED BANK: No money has yet come in from grants a contractor helped the borough apply for, but officials hope the pump is now primed.
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November 13th, 2018 @ 9am
RED BANK: CENTENARY OF ARMISTICE MARKED
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RED BANK: On the centenary of the Armistice that ended the first World War, the borough pauses to remember all American veterans.
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November 12th, 2018 @ 8am
RED BANK: COUNCIL MULLS STREET ISSUES
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RED BANK: Council takes up snow and leaf-removal, stop signs and streetsweeping issues at its latest workshop session, with new ordinances coming.
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November 9th, 2018 @ 11am
RED BANK: H2O REFILL STATION INSTALLED
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RED BANK: What's Going On Here takes a look at a mysterious new piece of equipment at Ralph 'Johnny Jazz' Gatta Jr. Park.
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November 8th, 2018 @ 2pm
RED BANK: A month's worth of crime and arrest reports includes five motorists charged with DWI.
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November 8th, 2018 @ 9am
RED BANK: SPLASHES OF COLOR, SUN & RAIN
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RED BANK: Splashes of sunshine, rain and autumn color in forecast for Thursday through coming weekend and Monday, Veterans Day.
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November 8th, 2018 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN: Police reports for October, 2018.
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November 7th, 2018 @ 9am
FAIR HAVEN: GOP HOLDS ONTO COUNCIL
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FAIR HAVEN: Voters stick with familiar names as Republicans maintain mayoralty and 5-1 council control in Tuesday's elections.
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November 6th, 2018 @ 11pm
LITTLE SILVER: McNALLY, SMITH WIN SEATS
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LITTLE SILVER: Incumbent AJ McNally and his Republican running mate score clear wins over two Democrats in the race for borough council.
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November 6th, 2018 @ 11pm
SHREWSBURY: ANDERSON LEADS GOP SWEEP
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SHREWSBURY: Anderson wins his third campaign in three years, this time for mayor, as Republican running mates retain council seats.
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November 6th, 2018 @ 11pm
RED BANK: DEMS ROMP TO FULL CONTROL
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RED BANK: Borough Democrats cruise to victory as incumbent mayor and two new council members give the party full control of local government.
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November 6th, 2018 @ 10pm
ON THE GREEN: BRAVE THE RAIN AND VOTE
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ON THE GREEN: We get to vote. Here's who's running and where to cast your ballot on the Greater Red Bank Green Tuesday.
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November 5th, 2018 @ 9pm
RED BANK: VNA, BANK ST. LOT ON AGENDA
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RED BANK: New zoning for the former VNA site, and a plan to build two new homes on Bank Street, are on Monday night's planning board agenda.
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November 5th, 2018 @ 9am
RED BANK: WET WEATHER TO START WEEK
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RED BANK: A new week gets off to a wet start, with rain expected to last into Election Day. Here's your extended weather forecast for the Greater Green.
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November 5th, 2018 @ 7am
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PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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.
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 ...