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LITTLE SILVER: RIDGE ROAD OAKS CUT DOWN
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LITTLE SILVER: Monmouth County cuts down 17 oak trees along Ridge Road in front of Red Bank Regional High.
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August 31st, 2022 @ 7am
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RED BANK: FIFTY-UNIT PLAN UP FOR REVIEW
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RED BANK: A plan for 50 new downtown apartments is scheduled for review by the borough zoning board Thursday night.
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August 30th, 2022 @ 5pm
RED BANK: HOSPITALS TO KEEP CHILD CARE
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RED BANK: Hackensack Meridian Health reverses plan to end day care services for children of hospital employees, according to report.
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August 30th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: SPRING STREET PROJECT ADVANCING
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RED BANK: Parking prohibited this week on the southern half of Spring Street as road rebuilding project advances.
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August 29th, 2022 @ 7am
FAIR HAVEN: FAIR TO CLOSE OUT SUMMER
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FAIR HAVEN: The firemen's fair, a tradition since 1906, returns to celebrate the end of another summer with eight nights of fun.
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August 26th, 2022 @ 5am
RED BANK: CHARTER ‘CULTURE’ IN SPOTLIGHT
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RED BANK: Charter school parents press for return to a pre-pandemic "culture" amid canceled events and perceived lack of engagement.
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August 24th, 2022 @ 10am
RED BANK: LUNCH BREAK PICNIC DRAWS 500
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RED BANK: More than 500, including comedian Jon Stewart, turn out for Lunch Break's annual picnic, softball tournament and backpack giveaway.
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August 24th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: STORMS SPARE REGION
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RED BANK: Region appears to have been spared by Monday's storms. Here's the forecast for the Greater Green for Tuesday and beyond.
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August 23rd, 2022 @ 6am
RED BANK: CHEESE, OUT; E-BIKES, CRYSTALS IN
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RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, an electric bike shop plugs in, a "beachy" gift boutique expands and a beloved cheese shop closes.
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August 22nd, 2022 @ 6am
RED BANK: BROADWALK GETS ANOTHER MONTH
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RED BANK: Council members, some grudgingly, approve one-month Broadwalk extension to October 2 as advocates tout late turn toward success.
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August 19th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: SUNNY, WITH POSSIBLE BARGAINS
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RED BANK: Friday's conditions expected to be a repeat of Thursday's as the annual Sidewalk Sale kicks off a three-day run. Extended forecast.
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August 19th, 2022 @ 6am
RED BANK: APARTMENT PLAN BACK AGAIN
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RED BANK: Proposal for 45 new apartments on Monmouth Street is on the zoning board agenda yet again Thursday night.
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August 18th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: JOBS, BROADWALK ON AGENDA
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RED BANK: Broadwalk extension on agenda when council holds online-only session Wednesday. Also: attorney, assessor and 'Porchfest.'
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August 17th, 2022 @ 7am
FAIR HAVEN: STOLEN AUTO HITS CYCLIST
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FAIR HAVEN: A cyclist was struck by a stolen vehicle during a police pursuit Tuesday morning, police said.
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August 16th, 2022 @ 11am
RED BANK: BLOCK PARTY REUNITES FRIENDS
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RED BANK: Residents past and present gathered Saturday for the 13th annual Community Block Party. Check out the photos for familiar faces.
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August 15th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK
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RED BANK: The Greater Green is in for a weekend of sunshine and temperatures peaking in the low 80s. Here's the extended forecast. 
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August 12th, 2022 @ 6am
RED BANK: BARGAINS TO FILL SIDEWALKS
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RED BANK: Sidewalk sale returns for a 68th annual edition August 19 with three days of bargains downtown and beyond.
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August 11th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: NO INJURIES IN NEAR-ROLLOVER
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RED BANK: Near-rollover crash is second such accident in town in 48 hours, though DWI is not alleged in this one.
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August 9th, 2022 @ 1pm
RED BANK: OFFICES, EMPTY LOT GET SPRUCING
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RED BANK: What's with all the activity on Drs. Parker Boulevard near the tracks? redbankgreen's What's Going On Here checks in.
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August 9th, 2022 @ 7am
RED BANK: DWI CHARGED IN ROLLOVER CRASH
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RED BANK: Motorist charged with DWI, open container and more offenses after crash ends with her vehicle flipped onto its roof.
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August 8th, 2022 @ 1pm
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On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
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.
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