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FAIR HAVEN DOCK REPAIRS SET
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Part of the dock was washed up onto a neighboring yard in the hurricane. (Photo by Joe Fisher. Click to enlarge) By JOE FISHER Fair Haven’s municipal dock, washed awayContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN DOCK REPAIRS SET"
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February 12th, 2013 @ 4pm
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RED BANK: CHIEF OK WITH INTERNAL PROBES
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Police Chief Steve McCarthy says his department reviews training on the handling of citizen complaints “almost on a yearly basis.” (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank policeContinue reading "RED BANK: CHIEF OK WITH INTERNAL PROBES"
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February 12th, 2013 @ 3pm
FAIR HAVEN: A COP WHO’S RIGHT AT HOME
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By JOE FISHER “Being a cop in the town you grew up in can be complicated sometimes,’’ says Fair Haven Patrolman William Lagrotteria. “But it’s the best feeling in theContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: A COP WHO’S RIGHT AT HOME"
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February 12th, 2013 @ 6am
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Fair Haven Police Department. • 01/05/13 Cpl. Waltz and S.O. Albert arrested Vincent P. Delisa, 50, of Long Branch for D.W.I. andContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN STORE BURGLARIZED"
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February 11th, 2013 @ 5pm
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Little Silver Police Department. • January 1– A resident from Sherwood Rd. reported Credit Card Fraud when he discovered that an unknownContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER POLICE BLOTTER FOR JANUARY"
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February 11th, 2013 @ 4pm
RED BANK: DESIGNER BABIES ON DARWIN DAY
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Monmouth University’s Michael Palladino discusses the ethical issues of reproductive technologies at the Red Bank Charter School. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON In honor ofContinue reading "RED BANK: DESIGNER BABIES ON DARWIN DAY"
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February 11th, 2013 @ 2pm
RED BANK: LIBRARIAN FINDS HER PLACE
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New library Director Virginia Papandrea hopes to draw more teenagers to the facility, she says. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Meet Virginia Papandrea, the newlyContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARIAN FINDS HER PLACE"
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February 11th, 2013 @ 10am
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of February 1 to February 8, 2013. This information is unedited. Attempted theft occurring onContinue reading "RED BANK: ANOTHER CATHERINE ST. BURGLARY"
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February 11th, 2013 @ 8am
Recent activity reports for the period of February 2 to February 7, 2013, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department. • Residential structure fire occurring at 469 Sycamore AveContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
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February 11th, 2013 @ 8am
RED BANK AREA: AFTER THE SNOW, A RINSE
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The historic blizzard that socked New England over the weekend left a modest and easily conquered five or six inches on the Green Saturday, creating a snowy playland for someContinue reading "RED BANK AREA: AFTER THE SNOW, A RINSE"
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February 11th, 2013 @ 6am
CHRISTIE, HUD SECRETARY TOUT SANDY AID
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HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, center, with local merchant Frank Bain, left, outside the Sea Bright firehouse Thursday. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Governor Chris ChristieContinue reading "CHRISTIE, HUD SECRETARY TOUT SANDY AID"
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February 8th, 2013 @ 7am
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • On February 5, 2013 the Middletown Police Detective Bureau and Quality of Life Unit executed a searchContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN COPS BUST FOUR IN FAMILY"
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February 7th, 2013 @ 10am
SEA BRIGHT: UPLIFTING IDEAS FROM KATRINA
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Rod Scott addresses Sea Bright residents on post-hurricane home-elevation techniques. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Sea Bright residents were greeted with a bit of southernContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: UPLIFTING IDEAS FROM KATRINA"
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February 7th, 2013 @ 9am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Regarding last week’s Where, which showed a tumbledown red barn, reader Fred Gill wrote: Looks like the old Red Barn on Newman Springs Road, Red Bank almost to Broad Street.Continue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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February 7th, 2013 @ 7am
SEA BRIGHT: LIBRARY PLAN CRITICIZED
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Borough architect Adler discussing the beach pavilion plan at Tuesday’s Sea Bright council meeting. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON A preliminary concept for a newContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: LIBRARY PLAN CRITICIZED"
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February 6th, 2013 @ 10am
CHARTER SCHOOL INTERNS STEP OUT TO WORK
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Red Bank Charter School intern Maya Ghosh at work at Paint A Tee on Monmouth Street. Below, Amanda Annaruma in the laundry room at Hair & Company, on White Street.Continue reading "CHARTER SCHOOL INTERNS STEP OUT TO WORK"
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February 5th, 2013 @ 10am
SHREWSBURY MANSION DATED TO THE 1840s
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A backhoe begins demolition on the fire-ravaged house, above. Below. furniture salvaged by firefighters. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In a matter of hours, a raging fire endedContinue reading "SHREWSBURY MANSION DATED TO THE 1840s"
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February 4th, 2013 @ 10pm
SHREWSBURY HOUSE FIRE TAKES HEAVY TOLL
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A view of the fire from the home’s back yard. Below, Shrewsbury firefighters prepare to attack the blaze from above. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD More than twoContinue reading "SHREWSBURY HOUSE FIRE TAKES HEAVY TOLL"
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February 4th, 2013 @ 4pm
FIRE RIPS SHREWSBURY MANSION
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Firefighters from multiple towns were on the scene of a stubborn, wind-fueled fire that broke out in a Shrewsbury mansion early Monday afternoon. There were reports of “a large amountContinue reading "FIRE RIPS SHREWSBURY MANSION"
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February 4th, 2013 @ 2pm
RED BANK: BOOK SALE BOOSTS LIBRARY
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The book sale, which attracted hundreds of shoppers Friday night and Saturday, wraps up today with a $5-a-bag promotion. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON DelayedContinue reading "RED BANK: BOOK SALE BOOSTS LIBRARY"
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February 4th, 2013 @ 10am
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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)  
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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.