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RED BANK: CLOUDED JUDGMENT
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The thunderstorms that were in the forecast didn’t materialize, but the clouds put on a painterly show over Red Bank Tuesday evening, and redbankgreen photographer Trish Russoniello took to theContinue reading "RED BANK: CLOUDED JUDGMENT"
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August 12th, 2015 @ 12am
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SHREWSBURY: PAIR CHARGED IN ATM SCHEME
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Shrewsbury police arrested two men on fraud-related charges after they rigged a bank ATM machine with data-stealing equipment Sunday, redbankgreen has learned. Drini Kupi, 26, and Mejdina Miodrag, 32, bothContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: PAIR CHARGED IN ATM SCHEME"
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August 11th, 2015 @ 3pm
A northern New Jersey man died late Monday, hours after he was pulled from the Atlantic Ocean off an unprotected beach in Sea Bright, NJ.com reported Tuesday. Kevin Searfoss, 18,Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: SWIMMER DIES AFTER RESCUE"
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August 11th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: DUPONT ZAPS JETSUN PROPOSAL
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The red clay courts, idled since Hurricane Sandy, as seen from the Monmouth Boat Club next door. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: DUPONT ZAPS JETSUN PROPOSAL"
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August 11th, 2015 @ 7am
Rumson officials said they learned that Oxford House had created the recovery home at 61 South Ward Avenue only after a resident’s death there. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RUMSON: MAN INDICTED IN OVERDOSE DEATH"
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August 10th, 2015 @ 6pm
.Shore Sports Zone kicks off its 2015 Shore Conference preview tour with 2014 state champion Red Bank Catholic. Led on the field by quarterback Eddie Hahn, the Caseys say they’reContinue reading "RBC IN ‘RESET’ MODE AFTER STATE TITLE"
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August 10th, 2015 @ 10am
HUBBARD’S BRIDGE CLOSING FOR TWO WEEKS
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The new, not-quite-completed Hubbards Bridge, on West Front Street between Red Bank and Middletown, and the intersections at both ends will be closed to all traffic for two weeks startingContinue reading "HUBBARD’S BRIDGE CLOSING FOR TWO WEEKS"
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August 7th, 2015 @ 5pm
The body of a swimmer who went missing off Sandy Hook at dusk Wednesday was found by a fisherman early Friday, according to a news report. The victim was positivelyContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: RED BANK MAN’S BODY FOUND"
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August 7th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: 10TH AVE. ENTERS THE RING
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10th Ave. Burrito owner Brian Katz with a mural depicting luchadores in an agave field—complete with a tequila distillery. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK: 10TH AVE. ENTERS THE RING"
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August 7th, 2015 @ 8am
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Rumson Police Department for the month July, 2015. Arrests 7/1/15 Anthony Ciambrone arrested Sayyied Rida, 36, of Red Bank, on aContinue reading "RUMSON: POLICE BLOTTER"
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August 7th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: ROAD CLOSING PLANNED
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Red Bank officials plan to close portions of Drs. James Parker Boulevard between Shrewsbury and Maple avenues for paving Friday and Monday, the borough said in an alert Thursday afternoon.Continue reading "RED BANK: ROAD CLOSING PLANNED"
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August 6th, 2015 @ 5pm
RED BANK: MURPHY TO RESIGN, REPORT SAYS
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Art Murphy, at far right, high-fives running mate Mike DuPont on their re-elections to the council in 2009. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK: MURPHY TO RESIGN, REPORT SAYS"
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August 6th, 2015 @ 1pm
SANDY HOOK: CREWS SEARCH FOR SWIMMER
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Sandy Hook as seen from the Azzolina Bridge footbridge last month. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Searchers resumed their hunt Thursday morning for a swimmer who wentContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: CREWS SEARCH FOR SWIMMER"
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August 6th, 2015 @ 10am
CHURN: FEMME OUT, CHIKYBOOM IN
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Ashley Dupré Earle, center, at a fashion show in her boutique in February, 2012. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This installment of redbankgreen’s RetailContinue reading "CHURN: FEMME OUT, CHIKYBOOM IN"
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August 5th, 2015 @ 2pm
Recent crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. [Editor’s note: see update regarding Vincent Toldt, below.] James Rice, age 25, from Creek Road inContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER"
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August 5th, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK: MURPHY MOCKS POOL HALL CLIENTS
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A video posted on YouTube shows Red Bank Council President Art Murphy deriding the customers of the former Lucky Break Billiards at a party. Below, Murphy and Lucky Break partner JamesContinue reading "RED BANK: MURPHY MOCKS POOL HALL CLIENTS"
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August 4th, 2015 @ 8am
ON THE GREEN: DROP AND GIVE ME 90
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With temperatures pushing 90 degrees, a man sought out the shade of the overhead lights at Count Basie Fields to do pushups Monday afternoon. Expect plenty of shade, but moreContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: DROP AND GIVE ME 90"
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August 4th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: TAX BILLS SOAR ON ADJUSTMENT
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Though the Red Bank board of ed adopted a budget with a 6.95-percent tax increase, a recalculation based on new data boosted that to 12.7 percent. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "RED BANK: TAX BILLS SOAR ON ADJUSTMENT"
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August 3rd, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: MONMOUTH STREET CHURNS
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Moving to Red Bank from Spring Lake, Charleston Shops is taking over 9 Monmouth Street, above, former home of Toad Hollow. By JOHN T. WARD This installment of redbankgreen’s Retail Churn finds lots ofContinue reading "RED BANK: MONMOUTH STREET CHURNS"
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August 3rd, 2015 @ 9am
RED BANK: CHURCH CONVERSION COMPLETED
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Space beneath the steeple, complete with spiral staircase, is now an office. The new First Church of Christ, Scientist worship space, below, is a fraction of the original size.  (Photos by JohnContinue reading "RED BANK: CHURCH CONVERSION COMPLETED"
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July 31st, 2015 @ 1pm
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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 ...
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.