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FOR CONTRACTORS, AN OPEN-DOOR POLICY
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On a stroll through downtown Red Bank Thursday, redbankgreen found an unusual amount of renovation work underway. Some of it, like the conversion of the former Ashes Cigar Bar atContinue reading "FOR CONTRACTORS, AN OPEN-DOOR POLICY"
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September 21st, 2012 @ 7am
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RED BANK CHURN: FOAM AND A FEATHER
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Jeff Bonham plans to open the 15th store in his mattress chain in the former Surray Luggage space next month. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A five-month-old vacancyContinue reading "RED BANK CHURN: FOAM AND A FEATHER"
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September 20th, 2012 @ 9am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Was last week’s Where just too obvious to bother writing in about? Or did we stump even our Wheregulars?
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September 20th, 2012 @ 7am
HIDDEN IN RED BANK, A CHEF’S PARADISE
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Jimmy DiBartolo, below, orients his business toward the restaurant trade, but has draws the occasional individual shopper, too. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In terms of kitchen provisions,Continue reading "HIDDEN IN RED BANK, A CHEF’S PARADISE"
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September 19th, 2012 @ 11am
The first aiders are looking for help responding to more than 800 EMS calls a year. (Click to enlarge) This edition of Done Good focuses on appeals for help fromContinue reading "EMERGENCY RESPONDERS SEEK HELP"
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September 19th, 2012 @ 6am
WIND PARKS LIMBS ATOP CARS
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Gusty winds played havoc all over the Green Tuesday, taking down tree limbs that strained utility wires and gave car owners headaches. Above, the aftermath of a limb collapse thatContinue reading "WIND PARKS LIMBS ATOP CARS"
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September 18th, 2012 @ 5pm
BASIE GOES WEST FOR NEW CEO
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Adam Philipson being interviewed on SCVTV Newsmaker of the Week in June. (Image courtesy of SCVNewsmaker.com, Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The Count Basie Theatre‘s search for aContinue reading "BASIE GOES WEST FOR NEW CEO"
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September 18th, 2012 @ 12pm
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of September 7 to September 14, 2012. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring atContinue reading "VICTIM REPORTS PARKING LOT MUGGING"
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September 18th, 2012 @ 9am
RUNNERS ON A MISSION
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Curious about those hordes of runners streaming in and out of Red Bank-area stores and bars after work this summer? It’s highly likely they’re participants in an “adventure run,” heldContinue reading "RUNNERS ON A MISSION"
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September 13th, 2012 @ 9am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Seven readers wrote in to identify the idyllic garden and gazebo shown in last week’s Where.
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September 13th, 2012 @ 5am
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Little Silver Police Department. • August 2- Paul Poblete, 19, of Point Pleasant, NJ, was arrested for Possession of Alcohol Underage atContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER HOMES SHOT WITH PAINTBALLS"
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September 12th, 2012 @ 10am
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Fair Haven Police Department. • 8/2/12 Ptl. Hostrup took a theft report from Surf Taxi out of Asbury Park, The driver reportsContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: ANOTHER CABBIE STIFFED"
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September 12th, 2012 @ 6am
STUDENT’S DEATH PROMPTS RASH OF RUMORS
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By JOHN T. WARD An 18-year-old senior at Red Bank Regional died suddenly at home early Monday morning, and authorities were racing to dispel rumors that she had been murdered,Continue reading "STUDENT’S DEATH PROMPTS RASH OF RUMORS"
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September 10th, 2012 @ 5pm
RED BANK GOP CANDIDATE NOW RUNS SOLO
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Council candidate Suzanne Viscomi, left, joined by state Senator Jen Beck, center, and Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini, answers questions during a presser in her driveway Monday. (Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RED BANK GOP CANDIDATE NOW RUNS SOLO"
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September 10th, 2012 @ 2pm
LESSON ONE: WAIT OUT THE MONSOON
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Despite heavy rains for its first hour, Paddle the Paddle the Navesink Day found itself under sunny skies at Red Bank’s Maple Cove Saturday. Nearly 200 people tried kayaks and paddleContinue reading "LESSON ONE: WAIT OUT THE MONSOON"
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September 10th, 2012 @ 11am
A POT OF SAUCE IN ONE FAT TOMATO
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Natale Siclare, garden manager at Sickles Market in Little Silver, calls out the weight – 3.26 pounds – of the winner of the store’s annual biggest-tomato contest Saturday. The tomatoContinue reading "A POT OF SAUCE IN ONE FAT TOMATO"
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September 10th, 2012 @ 10am
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of August 31 to September 7, 2012. This information is unedited. Theft occurring on 8-30-12Continue reading "RED BANK: THEFT, VANDALISM AND CONTEMPT"
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September 10th, 2012 @ 5am
PADDLE? YOU WERE GONNA GET WET ANYWAY
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A sudden downpour was a delight for these kids on Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank Saturday morning. Meanwhile, down by the river, displays for Paddle the Navesink Day are setContinue reading "PADDLE? YOU WERE GONNA GET WET ANYWAY"
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September 8th, 2012 @ 10am
FBI LINKS HEIST SUSPECT TO ROBBERY STRING
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Blue Stove Antiques was robbed at gunpoint in early June by a man authorities have linked to armed robberies of New Jersey jewelry stores going back half a decade. (ClickContinue reading "FBI LINKS HEIST SUSPECT TO ROBBERY STRING"
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September 7th, 2012 @ 8pm
A suspect in the armed robbery of a Fair Haven antiques shop in early June has been arrested, borough police reported Friday. From the FHPD:
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September 7th, 2012 @ 2pm
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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.