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RED BANK: BAR BOUNCE BOUNCES INTO TOWN
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The Dublin House Pub is one of a dozen Red Bank stops on Saturday’s crawl for post-Sandy charities. (Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON With a cold, drab and possiblyContinue reading "RED BANK: BAR BOUNCE BOUNCES INTO TOWN"
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February 20th, 2013 @ 12pm
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A pair of residential break-ins on the same street in Rumson has borough police advising homeowners to take precautions when they go out. Detective Chris Isherwood tells redbankgreen that twoContinue reading "RUMSON: TWO NEARBY HOMES BURGLARIZED"
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February 20th, 2013 @ 9am
RED BANK: FIELD OF GIANT DREAMS
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EFFU players practicing for tourney action at Eastside Park last week. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Once banished from a humble neighborhood park, the hardyContinue reading "RED BANK: FIELD OF GIANT DREAMS"
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February 19th, 2013 @ 12pm
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of February 8 to February 14, 2013. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring onContinue reading "RED BANK: QUIET WEEK FOR COPS"
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February 19th, 2013 @ 9am
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Report of Motor Vehicle Accident 2/11/13 in the area of Rt. 35 & Silverbrook Rd. Pole and wires pulledContinue reading "WANDERING TODDLER FOUND UNINJURED"
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February 18th, 2013 @ 12pm
Red Bank Regional graphics students Damian DeSena and Jessica Olivera produced this video – for parents who “have never gotten that memo” – on morning drop-off no-nos at the Little Silver school.Continue reading "RBR: HOW NOT TO DROP OFF YOUR KID"
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February 18th, 2013 @ 9am
SICKLES ART SHOW WARMS THE WEEKEND
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Lorna Weber working on a pastel in the greenhouse. Below, woodturner Bruce Perlmutter at his lathe. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON On a chilly weekendContinue reading "SICKLES ART SHOW WARMS THE WEEKEND"
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February 18th, 2013 @ 8am
LITTLE SILVER: Criminal charges against school psychologist dismissed and expunged.
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February 15th, 2013 @ 6pm
Less than two days after endorsing a nascent plan to require Red Bank restaurants to list calorie totals for menu items, Mayor Pasquale Menna has withdrawn his support. In aContinue reading "MENNA DROPS SUPPORT FOR MENU CALORIES"
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February 15th, 2013 @ 4pm
A view from Char’s second-floor dining room of the new two-story windows overlooking Broad Street. Below, the restaurant features a waveform awning with heating elements underneath for outdoor dining inContinue reading "RED BANK: CHAR TO OPEN THIS MONTH"
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February 15th, 2013 @ 4pm
RED BANK: SCAFFOLD TO THE HEAVENS
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A workman adjusts the protective netting on a scaffold surrounding the steeple of Saint James Church on Broad Street in Red Bank Wednesday. He and his colleagues from Arthur VincentContinue reading "RED BANK: SCAFFOLD TO THE HEAVENS"
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February 15th, 2013 @ 12pm
SEA BRIGHT: KNITTING AS SANDY THERAPY
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Megan Heath Gilhool first picked up her needles in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, when she was in “full panic mode,” she said. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: KNITTING AS SANDY THERAPY"
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February 15th, 2013 @ 10am
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • Thomas Henry, age 41, from Harmony Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on February 6, 2013 by PatrolmanContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER"
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February 14th, 2013 @ 12pm
RED BANK SEALS BLUE COLLAR PACT
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The contract applies to public utilities workers, seen here clearing snow on Broad Street last Saturday, as well as some clerical staffers at borough hall. (Click to enlarge) By JOEContinue reading "RED BANK SEALS BLUE COLLAR PACT"
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February 14th, 2013 @ 10am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Last week’s Where Have I Seen This? took us to the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library on Broad Street in Shrewsbury. Our shot, taken at dusk, captured aContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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February 14th, 2013 @ 9am
ON RED BANK’S MENU: SMOKING AND EATING
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Red, above, and all other Red Bank restaurants may soon be required by ordinance to inform diners of the caloric heft of their meals. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click toContinue reading "ON RED BANK’S MENU: SMOKING AND EATING"
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February 14th, 2013 @ 7am
RUMSON: SANDY SHIFTS TAX BURDEN INLAND
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Homes like these on 1st Street could see their taxes rise as a result of falling home values closer to the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers.  (Photo by Joe Fisher. ClickContinue reading "RUMSON: SANDY SHIFTS TAX BURDEN INLAND"
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February 13th, 2013 @ 4pm
By JOHN T. WARD A Middlesex County man who injured his leg when he was struck by a moving train in Red Bank on Sunday has been charged with aContinue reading "TRAIN ACCIDENT VICTIM CHARGED AS THIEF"
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February 13th, 2013 @ 12pm
FAIR HAVEN FACING REASSESSMENT
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A townwide reassessment will be the first in 10 years. (Photo by Joe Fisher. Click to enlarge) By JOE FISHER Fair Haven residents can expect a visit later this yearContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN FACING REASSESSMENT"
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February 13th, 2013 @ 10am
RED BANK: REFLOATING A LOBSTER SHACK
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Kelly Ryan at her storm-damaged Red Bank restaurant on Tuesday. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON “When people think of Sandy’s impact on Red Bank, mostContinue reading "RED BANK: REFLOATING A LOBSTER SHACK"
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February 13th, 2013 @ 7am
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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)  
St. James Church praying mantis 102026
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.