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RED BANK: FAMILY-FRIENDLY DRAG EVENT SET
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RED BANK: While other towns have their knickers in a twist over LGBTQ matters, borough slates a family-friendly drag queen event in a park.
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June 20th, 2023 @ 9am
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RED BANK: McCONNELL TO RETIRE
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RED BANK: Police chief and interim administrator Darren McConnell plans to retire next month. But there's an outside chance he'll be back as manager.
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June 19th, 2023 @ 9am
RED BANK: HUNDREDS CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH
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RED BANK: Hundreds gather to celebrate Juneteenth with a march, music, food and community in Johnny Jazz Park.
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June 19th, 2023 @ 7am
RED BANK: A COOL, SUNNY CLASSIC 5K
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RED BANK: Sunshine and cool temperatures set ideal stage for 1,100 participants in Saturdays's Classic 5K. We've got photos galore.
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June 19th, 2023 @ 6am
RED BANK: Afternoon of activities to commemorate Juneteenth begins with march from church to Johnny Jazz Park Sunday.
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June 16th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: CLASSIC 5K TO TAKE NEW ROUTE
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RED BANK: The Classic 5K returns Saturday with a new course, and possibly, rainfall.
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June 15th, 2023 @ 1pm
RED BANK: AFTER RBMS, HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS
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RED BANK: Dreaming BIG, former borough middle school students find success as members of Red Bank Regional High class of 2023.
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June 15th, 2023 @ 11am
RED BANK: ROSI LISTING RUSHED THROUGH
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RED BANK: Ignoring planning board rejection, soon-to-be-replaced council OKs 11th-hour attempt to protect Senior Center property.
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June 15th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: STATION APARTMENTS HEARING SET
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RED BANK: Plans for 32 new apartments opposite train station scheduled to go before zoning board Thursday with need for variances.
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June 14th, 2023 @ 7am
RED BANK: WE’RE HUNGRY, MOMMY DEEREST
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RED BANK: Twin fawns idle away the day in dappled sunshine, awaiting mama's return with supper.
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June 13th, 2023 @ 10am
RED BANK: After a failed attempt to preserve part of the Senior Center property by subdivision, council will try another approach.
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June 13th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: STOLEN CAR FLIPS GUARDRAIL
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RED BANK: Car stolen from Fair Haven flips guardrail, strikes boats and lands on its front grill in predawn crash at marina Sunday.
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June 12th, 2023 @ 7am
RED BANK: Police blotter from May includes a spate of graffiti, auto vandalism, thefts and four alleged DWI incidents.
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June 8th, 2023 @ 10am
RED BANK: IN THE CLOUD
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RED BANK: Smoke from Canadian forest fires smothered the borough in an otherworldly haze Wednesday. Photos.
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June 8th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: CANNABIS SHOP OK MAKES THREE
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RED BANK: Town now has three cannabis shops approved. None have yet opened, and more are pending decisions.
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June 7th, 2023 @ 4pm
RED BANK: SMOKY HAZE BLANKETS REGION
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RED BANK: "Avoid time outdoors," says National Weather Service, as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets Northeastern U.S.
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June 7th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: BOARD NIXES CENTER SUBDIVISION
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RED BANK: Planning board rejects subdivision of Senior Center property as ceding control of land to New Jersey "in return for nothing."
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June 6th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: Another in a line of proposed cannabis retailers, this one in a former dry cleaning shop, goes to the planning board Monday night.
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June 5th, 2023 @ 7am
RED BANK: COUNCIL MUM ON BODYCAM FEE
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RED BANK: Amid "flood" of OPRA requests for bodycam videos, council rejects proposed RBPD fees without comment.
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June 2nd, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: NOT QUITE ALL-IN ON SUMMER
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RED BANK: Nature appears to be less than fully committed to providing summer sunshine this weekend. Forecast for the Greater Green.
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June 2nd, 2023 @ 7am
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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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