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RED BANK: BROADWALK PAIR GOES FOR $6.1M
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RED BANK: Two-building deal includes former Coco Pari space. Also in Churn, updates on coming restaurants, and another vape shop opens.
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August 4th, 2023 @ 11am
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RED BANK: SCENES FROM A NICE ‘NIGHT OUT’
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RED BANK: Hundreds enjoy free food and games at the annual police-sponsored National Night Out Against Crime festival. Photos.
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August 2nd, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: PURSUIT, CRASHES END IN ARRESTS
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RED BANK: Pair arrested on weapons, drug and other charges after motor vehicle pursuit, crashes and foot chase, police said.
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August 1st, 2023 @ 10pm
RED BANK: ‘FORTUNE TELLERS’ GET READY
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RED BANK: Ahead of an October exhibit on the history of the Black press, students learn docent skills at T. Thomas Fortune Center.
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August 1st, 2023 @ 7pm
RED BANK: COUNCIL TO TAKE AIM AT GRAFFITI
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RED BANK: Council looks to address increase in graffiti, rejects requiring parents of offenders to perform community service.
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August 1st, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: SMELL OF SMOKE EMPTIES TRAIN
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RED BANK: Report of train fire prompts fire department response and evacuation. No fire occurred, however, says chief.
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July 31st, 2023 @ 10am
RED BANK: FRAZEE TO BECOME POLICE CHIEF
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RED BANK: Borough native Frazee to become next police, though McConnell's planned retirement has been postponed by about a month.
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July 28th, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: CRIME-SITE PATROL NABS THREE
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RED BANK: Increased police patrol at scene of shooting earlier this week lead to arrests of three men on unrelated charges, Frazee says.
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July 27th, 2023 @ 4pm
RED BANK: PARKS AND MORE ON AGENDA
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RED BANK: Agenda for Thursday night's council session includes status update on planned changes at Marine Park. Here's what else to expect.
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July 27th, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTOUT
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RED BANK: Two men exchanged at least eight shots in an early morning gun battle that left one of them wounded, police said.
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July 25th, 2023 @ 3pm
RED BANK: MAN SHOT AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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RED BANK: A man was wounded by gunfire at the Montgomery Terrace Apartments early Tuesday morning, police said.
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July 25th, 2023 @ 1pm
RED BANK: NOW GOING UP ON SHREWSBURY…
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RED BANK: Black construction fencing surrounds a narrow lot Shrewsbury Avenue. What's Going On Here? redbankgreen sneaks a peak.
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July 25th, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: RESTAURANTS CHURN IN… AND OUT
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RED BANK: Two new restaurants are under construction in long-vacant spaces downtown, while two others prove short-lived.
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July 21st, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGED
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RED BANK: Borough man charged with "inappropriately touching" a client at his Little Silver golf training business, prosecutor says.
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July 20th, 2023 @ 5pm
RED BANK: APARTMENT PLAN DELAYED AGAIN
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RED BANK: Hearing on a plan for 32 new apartments on Bridge Avenue opposite the train station has been postponed again.
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July 20th, 2023 @ 11am
RED BANK: COUNCIL ADDS ACCESS HOURS
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RED BANK: New council adds weekly evening hours when residents can buttonhole at least one member with Qs, concerns and suggestions.
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July 18th, 2023 @ 7pm
RED BANK: COUNCIL ADDS ACCESS HOURS
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Voting machines at borough hall in advance of last November’s election. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
RED BANK: New council adds weekly evening hours when residents can buttonhole at least one member with Qs, concerns and suggestions.
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July 18th, 2023 @ 3pm
RED BANK: POT SHOP BUYS TIME
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RED BANK: Facing likely rejection over parking and pedestrian issues, proposed West Front Street pot shop may revise its plans.
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July 18th, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: POT SHOP BUYS TIME
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The tennis courts in Red Bank’s Eastside Park will be remade into a hybrid of tennis and pickleball surfaces under plans that advanced last week.
RED BANK: Facing likely rejection over parking and pedestrian issues, proposed West Front Street pot shop may revise its plans.
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July 18th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: POT SHOP, BAR PLANS ON AGENDA
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The owner of an Airbnb-listed house on Oakland Street continued his opposition to the ordinance. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
RED BANK: Plans for cannabis shop, changes at existing bar are on the agenda for newly reconstituted planning board Monday night.
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July 17th, 2023 @ 8am
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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 ...
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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