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NEW PLAYING FIELDS TAKE SHAPE IN RUMSON
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Gouged out of a slope, new bleachers took shape at Rumson Country Day School on Ridge Road Thursday. The seating will overlook newly separate natural-turf football and soccer fields thatContinue reading "NEW PLAYING FIELDS TAKE SHAPE IN RUMSON"
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July 27th, 2012 @ 11am
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RED BANK SIDEWALKS HEAT UP WITH DEALS
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If it’s a sweltering weekend in late July, it must be time for the annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale. Now in its 58th edition, the event features bargains galore fromContinue reading "RED BANK SIDEWALKS HEAT UP WITH DEALS"
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July 27th, 2012 @ 10am
AN OASIS OF COLOR
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The traffic island at Monmouth Street and Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, home to a rail-crossing gate, was lush and bright with well-tended plantings Thursday. Anybody know who gets theContinue reading "AN OASIS OF COLOR"
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July 27th, 2012 @ 7am
THE AXEMAN COMETH
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An unidentified axe-wielding man, one of two on the scene, chops away at a tree that fell across Harding Road just east of Spring Street in a thunderstorm that blewContinue reading "THE AXEMAN COMETH"
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July 26th, 2012 @ 9pm
COUNCIL RAISES HEIGHT LIMIT AT HOTEL SITE
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Attorney Ron Gasiorowski, with a rendering of the proposed Hampton Inn hotel he opposes, awaits the start of Wednesday’s Red Bank council meeting. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "COUNCIL RAISES HEIGHT LIMIT AT HOTEL SITE"
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July 26th, 2012 @ 8am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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How’s your grasp of local signage? If you think you know Where this one is, send us an email, please.
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July 26th, 2012 @ 7am
Peter Burnham, who resigned as president of Brookdale Community College last year amid questions over his lavish pay and perks, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding the school out of $40,000,Continue reading "FORMER BROOKDALE PREZ COPS TO FRAUD"
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July 24th, 2012 @ 3pm
Numa Saisselin at the Basie in 2011. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Numa Saisselin, a former stagehand who led the Count Basie Theatre back to fiscal health afterContinue reading "EXIT STAGE LEFT FOR BASIE EX-CEO"
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July 24th, 2012 @ 1pm
A FRESH APPROACH AT LUNCH BREAK
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In addition to its customary slate of hot meals, clothing, social services referrals and job counseling, Red Bank’s Lunch Break is now distributing fresh produce and flowers grown by localContinue reading "A FRESH APPROACH AT LUNCH BREAK"
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July 24th, 2012 @ 8am
SAILBOAT SMASHED IN RIVER HIT-AND-RUN
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Employees at Carriage House Marina in Sea Bright look over the Nonsuch catboat that they say was damaged beyond repair in the crash. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "SAILBOAT SMASHED IN RIVER HIT-AND-RUN"
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July 23rd, 2012 @ 3pm
SOUNDS ALL OVER TOWN
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Red Bank offered a sprawling buffet of delights for music lovers Saturday night as the Brookdale Big Band, right, laid down a smooth bed of Basie, Ellington and other greatsContinue reading "SOUNDS ALL OVER TOWN"
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July 23rd, 2012 @ 9am
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of Jul 13 to July 20, 2012. This information is unedited. Theft occurring between theContinue reading "RED BANK: GARDEN LAMPS VANDALIZED"
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July 23rd, 2012 @ 6am
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • Gary Colyer, age 28, from Hwy 9 in Old Bridge, NJ, arrested on July 15, 2012 byContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER"
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July 23rd, 2012 @ 6am
Upcoming: Thursday, August 16 Red Bank Flavour, a culinary campaign driven by the borough’s restaurants and food stores, presents “A Night on the Navesink: A Flavour Summer Soiree” at theContinue reading "FOOD FOR… SPORTS GEAR AND FIELD LIGHTS"
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July 20th, 2012 @ 8am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Recognize this dazzling mix of materials? Tell us Where you think it is, via email, please.
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July 19th, 2012 @ 7am
By JOHN T. WARD A Middletown man has been indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury for a multi-town rampage in which he’s alleged to have smashed his car intoContinue reading "M’TOWN MAN INDICTED IN ALLEGED RAMPAGE"
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July 18th, 2012 @ 10am
SAVING LIVES, TRANSFORMING THEIR OWN
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Karr Mullen, front, and Christopher Faherty at a reunion of former Little Silver EMS Cadets on Saturday. Below, Elizabeth Giblin. (Photos by Connor Soltas. Click to enlarge) By CONNOR SOLTASContinue reading "SAVING LIVES, TRANSFORMING THEIR OWN"
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July 18th, 2012 @ 8am
Three Red Bank residents face robbery, assault and other charges after a pair of beatings nearly a week apart that ended with one borough man stabbed and another’s SUV leftContinue reading "FIVE CHARGED IN ROBBERY BEATINGS, ARSON"
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July 17th, 2012 @ 12pm
FAIR HAVEN OPTS FOR ‘COMPLETE STREETS’
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The intersection of River Road and Fair Haven Road boasts some key features of “Complete Streets” design, including distinctive crosswalks. (Photo by Connor Soltas. Click to enlarge) By CONNOR SOLTASContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN OPTS FOR ‘COMPLETE STREETS’"
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July 17th, 2012 @ 9am
GOOD VIBES: ALEX AND ANI CRYSTALIZES
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Set to open at 12 Broad Street in Red Bank Monday is Alex and Ani, the latest in a chain of jewelry stores whose products, the company says, are infusedContinue reading "GOOD VIBES: ALEX AND ANI CRYSTALIZES"
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July 16th, 2012 @ 10am
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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.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.