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WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Carl Colmorgen is a Red Bank guy to the marrow. Even if you don’t know him, you’ve probably seen him around town. A retiree, he volunteers with the fire policeContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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September 1st, 2011 @ 5am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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TRUCK DOWNS CABLE LINE IN RUMSON
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As if Rumson didn’t already have enough wires down from Tropical Storm Irene, a cement truck took down some more on Ridge Road at Kemp Avenue around noon Wednesday. NoContinue reading "TRUCK DOWNS CABLE LINE IN RUMSON"
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August 31st, 2011 @ 12pm
OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR
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After a hurricane-induced sputtering start, the eight-day Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair enters the home stretch Wednesday night with with an outlook of uninterrupted fun, food and pleasant weather. The NationalContinue reading "OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR"
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August 31st, 2011 @ 8am
MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING FROM PARENTS
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Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • On August 28, 2011 at approximately 1:55 pm Patrolman Carl Roth and Patrolman Anthony Gigante responded toContinue reading "MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING FROM PARENTS"
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August 31st, 2011 @ 7am
PATIENCE & GROANS AS OUTAGES PERSIST
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A downed tree and electrical lines had First Street in Rumson blocked off 48 hours after the storm. Below, a sign on the locked doors of Trader Joe’s in Shrewsbury.Continue reading "PATIENCE & GROANS AS OUTAGES PERSIST"
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August 30th, 2011 @ 12pm
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of August 19  to August 26, 2011. This information is unedited. Theft occurring at MapleContinue reading "RED BANK: THREE ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES"
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August 30th, 2011 @ 6am
Braced for the worst, and recalling the devastation caused by the northeaster of 1992, the borough of Sea Bright evacuated all residents in advance of the arrival of Hurricane IreneContinue reading "A ‘LITTLE KISS,’ THEN GOODNIGHT, IRENE"
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August 29th, 2011 @ 9pm
SINGER SEBASTIAN BACH’S HOME DESTROYED
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Heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach‘s Middletown home was destroyed when the Swimming River Reservoir overflowed its banks Sunday, he writes on his Facebook page. A “numb, in shock & devastated”Continue reading "SINGER SEBASTIAN BACH’S HOME DESTROYED"
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August 29th, 2011 @ 9am
RAINBOW OVER OUR BEAUTIFUL NAVESINK
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A redbankgreen reader sent us this photo, taken from upper floor of the Riverview Towers highrise on Riverside Avenue in Red Bank Sunday after Hurricane Tropical Storm Irene blew through.Continue reading "RAINBOW OVER OUR BEAUTIFUL NAVESINK"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 9pm
THREE MIDDLETOWN BRIDGES SWAMPED
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Rushing water from Shadow Lake left a gaping hole in Hubbard Avenue, above. Below, a truck fords flooding at the Poricy Pond culvert on Navesink River Road, site of aContinue reading "THREE MIDDLETOWN BRIDGES SWAMPED"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 6pm
By JOHN T. WARD Several major roadways were out of commission and an estimated 1,600 homes remained without electrical power in Little Silver Sunday evening. There’s no firm estimate onContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER HIT BY FLOODING & OUTAGES"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 5pm
Red Bank borough administrator and fire marshal Stanley Sickels, interviewed by redbankgreen in Marine Park Sunday morning, says the town escaped the wrath of Hurricane Irene. That truck in theContinue reading "RED BANK: JUST A BIT DAMP AT THE EDGES"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 3pm
A Middletown culvert that was undermined by flooding 17 months ago was overrun by water rushing downriver from Poricy Pond late Sunday morning.
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August 28th, 2011 @ 1pm
DOWNGRADED STORM LEAVES LIGHT DAMAGE
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A pickup truck drives around a downed tree limb on Navesink River Road in Middletown Sunday morning. Below, Michael and Arnold Natali kayaking behind their home on Queens Drive South,Continue reading "DOWNGRADED STORM LEAVES LIGHT DAMAGE"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 12pm
WAIT… THAT’S IT?
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Curious locals gathered on the closed Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge around 10 a.m. Sunday as it became clear that Hurricane Irene was passing without inflicting anything like the degree of damageContinue reading "WAIT… THAT’S IT?"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 11am
WHAT WE’RE HEARING 5
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Reader Robert Bruce sent us this shot of the torn patio roof on the outdoor dining area of Juanito’s restaurant, Monmouth Street, Red Bank – West Street side. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "WHAT WE’RE HEARING 5"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 8am
Caption on YouTube video says ‘Hurricane Irene Flooding at McLoone’s Rum Runner in Sea Bright.’ Telephone pole snapped in half between first and second bridges to Barley Point Island, Rumson,Continue reading "WHAT WE’RE HEARING 4"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 7am
WHAT WE’RE HEARING 3
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Reader Peter Lisowsky shot rainwater running in the gutter on Mechanic Street around 8:30 Saturday night. (Click to enlarge) Fire alarm, 50 Locust Avenue, Building 3, Red Bank, 7:32 a.m.Continue reading "WHAT WE’RE HEARING 3"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 7am
Tree down, wires arcing, tree on fire, Seven Bridges Road, area of Little Silver Point School… 7 am Storm drain clogged with leaves, entrance to Count Basie Park, Red Bank…Continue reading "WHAT WE’RE HEARING 2"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 7am
Water main break on Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, near MerriMakers… Large tree down at Sycamore and Silverbrook in Shrewsbury… Sea Bright police having “serious radio problems.” Tree down, Pearl andContinue reading "WHAT WE’RE HEARING 1"
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August 28th, 2011 @ 7am
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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.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...