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RED BANK: Police arrest man on charges related to burglary spree that hit six downtown stores and restaurants in one night last month.
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November 10th, 2022 @ 2pm
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RED BANK: BROAD STREET ‘VAULT’ SOLD
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RED BANK: After years of vacancy followed by full rehabilitation, 108-year-old bank building downtown changes hands.
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November 10th, 2022 @ 10am
RED BANK: NEWCOMER TO LEAD MAJOR CHANGE
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RED BANK: With "borough" form of government slated to end, voters overwhelmingly endorse a political newcomer to lead the way.
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November 9th, 2022 @ 3pm
RED BANK: October crime blotter includes multiple thefts from vehicles, including valuable parts, plus four arrests for alleged DWI.
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November 9th, 2022 @ 12pm
RED BANK: VOTERS FAVOR DEMS… AND CHANGE
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RED BANK: Voters appear to stick with Democrats – while also endorsing changes in government and how candidates get on the ballots.
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November 9th, 2022 @ 2am
RED BANK: TREE PLANTING UNDERWAY
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RED BANK: The borough's tree inventory is scheduled to grow by 75 this week under a Shade Tree Committee planting. Here's where they'll go.
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November 8th, 2022 @ 5am
RED BANK: GOP ATTACKS AT RACE’S END
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RED BANK: Republican council candidates go hard in closing days of council race, terming their opponents "MAGA Democrats."
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November 7th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: HISTORIC REFERENDUM ON BALLOT
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RED BANK: Organized opposition to November 8 referendum did not materialize, but there has been pushback, and voters still have questions.
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November 4th, 2022 @ 4pm
RED BANK: SECRET STAR OF THE PARADE?
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RED BANK: Is this woman, who marched in Sunday's Halloween parade and kissed a clown afterward, who we think she is?
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November 4th, 2022 @ 12pm
RED BANK: APARTMENTS WIN BOARD OK
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RED BANK: Plan for 45 apartments on site of former Big Man's West approved. Builder plans to call it The Sax, in honor of Clarence Clemons.
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November 4th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: LUNCH BREAK SETS INTERIM SPACE
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RED BANK: Amid a $12 million facility expansion, Lunch Break will temporarily move its operations to St. Anthony's starting Friday.
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November 3rd, 2022 @ 5am
RED BANK: STATION RAZED FOR APARTMENTS
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RED BANK: A onetime gas station-turned-gym downtown was razed Tuesday. What's Going On Here? Here's what's coming.
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November 2nd, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: CATALYTIC CONVERTERS STOLEN
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RED BANK: Thieves cut catalytic converters from two cars in one night last month, police Chief Darren McConnell said Tuesday.
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November 1st, 2022 @ 11am
RED BANK: After three years, proposal for 46 apartments on Monmouth Street appears set for a vote by zoning board Thursday night
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November 1st, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: HALLOWEEN PARADE SHINES
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RED BANK: Photos galore from the 74th annual Halloween parade, a sun-kissed event that drew hundreds of colorfully costumed participants.
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October 31st, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: LYNCH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDED
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Lynch scholar David ‘Louie’ Connolly, center, with Monsignor Joseph Rosie and RBC President Bob Abatemarco. Below, Ann Marie and Dennis Lynch.  (Click to enlarge.) Press release Red Bank Catholic (RBC)Continue reading "RED BANK: LYNCH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDED"
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October 28th, 2022 @ 12pm
RED BANK: PARKER LAUNCHES ADDITION
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RED BANK: Parker Family Health Center embarks on expansion to accommodate growing roster of patients without health insurance.
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October 28th, 2022 @ 10am
RED BANK: VNA PLANS HEALTH CENTER MOVE
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RED BANK: What's Going On Here in retail space opposite the train station? Here's the scoop on plans for a relocated VNA health center.
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October 28th, 2022 @ 6am
RED BANK: PENNEY CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION
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RED BANK: Republican council candidate calls for investigation into the abrupt firing of borough attorney in July.
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October 27th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: MIRANDI Q&A
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RED BANK: Here's what Angela Mirandi, a Democrat running for council, sees as the big issues in town. Plus: how to cast your ballot.
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October 26th, 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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