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RED BANK: NOVEMBER ELECTIONS ADVANCE
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RED BANK: November election date expected to be restored; social worker for police department "spitballed;" other council meeting highlights.
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July 14th, 2023 @ 8am
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RED BANK: HOUSE TO BE RAZED (AGAIN)
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RED BANK: Shrewsbury Avenue house that was part of a redevelopment plan withdrawn two years ago again tagged for demolition. What's Going On Here?
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July 13th, 2023 @ 7am
RED BANK: FIVE FACE GUN, DRUG CHARGES
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RED BANK: Five face weapons and drug charges after police intercepted them on a motorist's report of intimidation Sunday night.
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July 11th, 2023 @ 10pm
RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS
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RED BANK: DWI arrests, graffiti galore and "diamond Egyptian evil eye charm teardrop necklace" worth $10k reported stolen in June blotter.
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July 11th, 2023 @ 1pm
RED BANK: COUNCIL TO HOST ACCESS HOURS
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RED BANK: Taking a cue from Portman, council will launch weekly listening sessions, with at least one member present, says Facey-Blackwood.
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July 10th, 2023 @ 4am
RED BANK: ARTS CHAMPION TOM CHESEK DIES
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RED BANK: Tom Chesek, who for decades spotlighted unheralded local artists with distinctive prose, has died at age 64.
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July 7th, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: LOTTERY SETS NEW COUNCIL TERMS
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RED BANK: Triggiano and Facey-Blackwood, key players in government overhaul, win four-year terms in lottery held Thursday night.
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July 7th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: CANNON TO RETURN AS ATTORNEY
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RED BANK: Cannon to return as attorney one year after getting dumped; CME to return as engineer. New council's appointments at a glance.
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July 6th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: DRIVER UNINJURED IN ROLLOVER
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RED BANK: In yet another crash involving a rollover, driver crawls uninjured from wreckage on Drs. Parker Boulevard.
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July 5th, 2023 @ 4pm
RED BANK: THOUSANDS ENJOY RIVER CONCERT
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RED BANK: On a serene summer night, thousands settle in for New Jersey Symphony Orchestra concert on our beautiful Navesink River. Photos galore.
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July 4th, 2023 @ 11am
RED BANK: PLASTIC FILM PICKUPS CONTINUE
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RED BANK: Townwide plastic film recycling is still on for the first Wednesday of each month, says Facey-Blackwood.
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July 4th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: DRAG QUEENS STRUT THEIR STUFF
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RED BANK: Drag queens and audience members strutted their fabulous stuff at a family friendly event that drew no protesters.
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July 4th, 2023 @ 7am
RED BANK: NEW GOVERNMENT TAKES OFFICE
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RED BANK: New era in municipal government begins with visit by governor, who swears in Portman and roasts Triggiano.
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July 3rd, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: TENANTS TO FILL KEY VACANCIES
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RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, leases signed for key vacancies; restaurant adds second menu; Italian ice shop opens; and more.
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June 30th, 2023 @ 7am
RED BANK: CANADA WILDFIRE SMOKE RETURNS
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RED BANK: For the second time in a month, smoke from Canadian forest fires lays a haze over the Navesink River and the Greater Green.
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June 30th, 2023 @ 6am
RED BANK: A GRACIOUS END TO ‘BOROUGH’ ERA
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RED BANK: After 115 years, "borough" government era ends with a council session free of the infighting that marked the last five.
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June 29th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: NO FIREWORKS ON FINAL AGENDA
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RED BANK: Agenda for final council meeting under "borough" government form suggests no fireworks, but hey, anything can happen.
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June 26th, 2023 @ 3pm
RED BANK: COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
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RED BANK: Outreach for volunteers to municipal boards and committees "absolutely working," with applications still welcome, says Portman.
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June 23rd, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: LITTLE SUN AT SUMMER’S START
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RED BANK: The summer of 2023 gets off to an inauspicious start without much sunshine in the extended forecast.
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June 22nd, 2023 @ 7am
RED BANK: FOREST LEAVES SCHOOL BOARD
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RED BANK: Board of education bids goodbye to longtime member Ben Forest, who joins the council July 1, and welcomes new member.
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June 21st, 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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