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One man is in custody and police are looking for one or two others following a home invasion robbery in Red Bank Thursday night. Police Chief Darren McConnell tells redbankgreenContinue reading "RED BANK: ONE ARRESTED FOR HOME INVASION"
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April 4th, 2014 @ 10am
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RED BANK: CHURCH PLAN WINS FULL BLESSING
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Developer Bob Silver, below, hugs congregants of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, above, after gaining approval to convert the 62-year-old structure to offices. (Photo by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: CHURCH PLAN WINS FULL BLESSING"
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April 4th, 2014 @ 7am
SPRING 2014: A LOFTY GOAL
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A mason at work under blue skies Thursday on the West Side Lofts project now rising at the corner of Bridge Avenue and West Front Street in Red Bank. ExpectContinue reading "SPRING 2014: A LOFTY GOAL"
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April 4th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: VALET PARKING GETS FEWER SPOTS
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A drop-off area outside Char Steakhouse has been eliminated under changes to the Broad Street valet parking program, officials said. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHNContinue reading "RED BANK: VALET PARKING GETS FEWER SPOTS"
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April 3rd, 2014 @ 12pm
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Can you identify the subject of this week’s Where Have I Seen This? Take a guess! Please send your answer to [email protected].
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April 3rd, 2014 @ 6am
SEA BRIGHT: PROPOSED TOWER ON THE MOVE
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The town’s first cell tower would now be sited east of borough hall, against the sea wall under a plan approved Tuesday. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: PROPOSED TOWER ON THE MOVE"
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April 2nd, 2014 @ 11am
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of March 22 to March 28, 2014. Report of Shoplifting in the area of LordContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: THREE ARRESTED FOR DUI"
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April 2nd, 2014 @ 7am
RUMSON: ADMITTED CON MAN ARRESTED AGAIN
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A day after pleading guilty to defrauding Rumson homeowners over repairs to their Hurricane Sandy-damaged home, a New York man was arrested again Tuesday, according to the Staten Island Advance.Continue reading "RUMSON: ADMITTED CON MAN ARRESTED AGAIN"
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April 2nd, 2014 @ 7am
SPRING 2014: HAS WINTER FINALLY CROAKED?
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Sunshine, temperatures solidly in the mid-50s, not a brine track in sight… could our long winter finally be over? These crocuses on River Road in Fair Haven vote ‘yes.’ (ClickContinue reading "SPRING 2014: HAS WINTER FINALLY CROAKED?"
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April 1st, 2014 @ 2pm
RED BANK: CHURCH PLAN UPSETS NEIGHBORS
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William Hartigan notes the proximity of a church garage to his family’s outdoor dining area. Below, the church as seen from Broad Street; the wing at the left would getContinue reading "RED BANK: CHURCH PLAN UPSETS NEIGHBORS"
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April 1st, 2014 @ 8am
RUMSON: MAN ADMITS POST-SANDY FRAUD
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A New York man admitted in court Monday that he defrauded Rumson homeowners of money intended to cover repairs to their home damaged by Hurricane Sandy, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’sContinue reading "RUMSON: MAN ADMITS POST-SANDY FRAUD"
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April 1st, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: WEDDING WALKERS BRAVE CHILL
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Some 215 soon-to-be-married couples and their attendants endured a wet, chilly few hours Sunday for the latest edition Red Bank Wedding Walk, which puts the services of several dozen weddingContinue reading "RED BANK: WEDDING WALKERS BRAVE CHILL"
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March 31st, 2014 @ 3pm
Sean Di Somma has paired up with electoral politics newcomer Brian Hanlon for his second council try. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Republican Sean Di Somma isContinue reading "RED BANK: Di SOMMA TRIES AGAIN"
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March 31st, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: POND CLEARED FOR TROUT SEASON
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About a dozen members of Monmouth County sportsmen’s clubs turned out in a cold drizzle to clear debris and phragmites from Red Bank’s Mohawk Pond Sunday morning, in anticipation ofContinue reading "RED BANK: POND CLEARED FOR TROUT SEASON"
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March 31st, 2014 @ 6am
Sunset on our beautiful Navesink River, looking east from the Oceanic Bridge in Rumson, on  March 30, 2014. (Video by Gerda Liebmann. Click to enlarge)
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March 30th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: WALGREENS RETHINKS STORE PLAN
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The former home of Rassas Buick, at Broad Street and Rumson Place. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Just six weeks after a seriesContinue reading "RED BANK: WALGREENS RETHINKS STORE PLAN"
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March 28th, 2014 @ 4pm
Rumson police charged a Wall Township man with online stalking of more than one borough resident Thursday. Kevin Brennan, 44, was arrested on a warrant without incident at his homeContinue reading "RUMSON CHARGES MAN WITH WEB STALKING"
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March 28th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: TRUSTEES PAN BOROUGH BUDGET
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Barbara Withers, a resident of the Atrium at Navesink senior complex, implores the board to preserve a book-delivery service for its residents. Below, board president John Grandits, left, with MayorContinue reading "RED BANK: TRUSTEES PAN BOROUGH BUDGET"
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March 28th, 2014 @ 8am
RED BANK: ONE LAST SURGE IN NATIVE BLUE?
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Newly elevated Captain Mike Clay, left, and Lieutenant Errico Vescio chat before being sworn to their new ranks Wednesday night. Below, Michael Frazee reciting the oath of lieutenant. Clay’s beenContinue reading "RED BANK: ONE LAST SURGE IN NATIVE BLUE?"
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March 27th, 2014 @ 1pm
RED BANK: LIBRARY LAYOFFS MAY BE REVERSED
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The fate of jobs for three full-time librarians is still up in the air. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank officials saidContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY LAYOFFS MAY BE REVERSED"
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March 27th, 2014 @ 1pm
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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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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'.