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RED BANK: INDOOR CANNABIS FARM APPROVED
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RED BANK: Planning board overcomes misgivings about all-cash operation, electrified security fence, and approves cannabis growing facility.
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December 6th, 2022 @ 7am
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RED BANK: Former councilman Tom Hintelmann, a lifelong borough resident who taught at RBC for 40 years, died Friday at age 85.
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December 5th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: YO, ELF, WHAT’S THE OUTLOOK?
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RED BANK: Saxum Elf returns, bringing cheer – and maybe keeping an eye on the sky for an outdoor concert slated for Saturday evening.
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December 2nd, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: BANK DOWNSIZING AT CORNER
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RED BANK: "For Lease," says sign outside giant Wells Fargo office and bank on Broad Street. What's Going On Here?
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December 1st, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: SOME VOTERS HAD OTHER IDEAS
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RED BANK: Portman may have been the only one on the ballot, but 94 voters had other ideas about who should be mayor, according to write-ins.
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November 30th, 2022 @ 7am
LITTLE SILVER: POLICE FIND MISSING DOG
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LITTLE SILVER: After 10 days, police recover dog taken by 'good Samaritans' and reunite her with her owner on Thanksgiving.
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November 29th, 2022 @ 10am
RED BANK: GIVING TUESDAY 2022
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RED BANK: It's Giving Tuesday. Here are some local organizations seeking help – and one that plans to give a boost to others.
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November 29th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: HOLIDAY CHEER & ‘BUCKS’ IN KICKOFF
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RED BANK: Holiday Express concert and town light-up returns, followed Saturday by 'bucks' shopping promo. Full event details here.
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November 25th, 2022 @ 6am
RED BANK: TAXI FARE HIKE APPROVED
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RED BANK: Taxi fares will rise for the first time in 12 years, following action by the borough council this week.
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November 24th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: Proposed regulations for Airbnbs and other short-term rentals tabled following pushback by owner-occupant operators.
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November 23rd, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: MIRANDI & JACKSON CLINCH SEATS
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RED BANK: In official results, Portman, Mirandi, Jackson and historic referendum are winners of this month's election, clerk's count shows.
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November 22nd, 2022 @ 7am
LITTLE SILVER: ‘GOOD SAMARITANS’ KEEP DOG
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LITTLE SILVER: A week after good Samaritans drove off with a loose dog, she hasn't been returned, owner says.
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November 21st, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: MEN’S CLOTHING, EATERIES IN CHURN
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RED BANK: In Retail Churn, a jeweler doubles down on Broad Street with a men's clothing shop; also, restaurants coming and going.
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November 18th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: SPARED HOUSE TO GET SPRUCE-UP
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RED BANK: Saved from the wrecking ball earlier this year, 19th-century house downtown has new owners who plan to restore its onetime glory.
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November 17th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: AUTO STOLEN FROM CAR WASH
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RED BANK: Brazen thief makes clean getaway with BMW stolen from a car wash seconds after attendant finishes service.
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November 16th, 2022 @ 11am
RED BANK: HOSPITAL LOT GETS GREENERY
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RED BANK: Readers have noticed activity at the corner of Spring and East Front streets lately and wondered: What's Going On Here?
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November 16th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: MAN FACES ‘UPSKIRTING’ CHARGES
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RED BANK: Borough man arrested on allegations he 'upskirted' two women at a Shrewsbury supermarket and later fled police.
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November 15th, 2022 @ 11am
RED BANK: DETOURS, FOUR-WAY STOP COMING
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RED BANK: Detours for road work on Spring Street; implementation of two new four-way stops: here's what you need to know.
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November 15th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK REGIONAL TEACHER ARRESTED
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LITTLE SILVER: Red Bank Regional teacher arrested and charged with having a long-term sexual relationship with a former student.
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November 14th, 2022 @ 10am
RED BANK: PARK CHRISTMAS TREE ARRIVES
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RED BANK: After a short trip from the Fairview section of Middletown, Christmas tree takes its place in Riverside Gardens Park.
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November 14th, 2022 @ 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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