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FOLEY CRASH WAS SECOND IN 20 MONTHS
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The sheared stump of the utility pole struck by Foley’s car on East River Road was still there Monday, more than a week after the accident. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI [EDITOR’SContinue reading "FOLEY CRASH WAS SECOND IN 20 MONTHS"
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 1pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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A high-squeal-factor hoops tourney, a toy drive and a fundraiser for cancer services mark this edition of Done Good, redbankgreen‘s woefully infrequent rundown of good deeds. Red Kettle Classic AContinue reading "TOY DRIVE, RED KETTLE CLASSIC & MORE"
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 11am
REGATTA SEEKS QUICK FORMAL APPROVAL
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The organizers of the Dad Vail Regatta last night urged elected Rumson officials to give the formal thumbs-up to a plan to host the collegiate rowing event in May, today’sContinue reading "REGATTA SEEKS QUICK FORMAL APPROVAL"
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December 2nd, 2009 @ 7am
Crime reports provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the weeks of  November 20 to November 27, 2009. This information appears here unedited. Criminal Mischief reported on 11-20-09 atContinue reading "BLOTTER INCLUDES THREE DWI CHARGES"
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December 1st, 2009 @ 7am
IN oRBit: ONLY SUPER RALPH CAN SAVE US
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Activist. Advocate. Gadfly. Thorn in the side, savior of life and limb, spoiler of presidential elections. Ralph Nader has been called many things in his 75 years, although “novelist” hasn’tContinue reading "IN oRBit: ONLY SUPER RALPH CAN SAVE US"
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December 1st, 2009 @ 6am
MENNA PUSHES EXTENDED METER HOURS
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Meters would have to be fed for two additional hours on weekdays under the plan. With the clock running down on his decree of free Saturday parking downtown, Red BankContinue reading "MENNA PUSHES EXTENDED METER HOURS"
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November 30th, 2009 @ 9am
ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP PICKETS FUR STORE
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Protesters displayed posters and a carcass depicting animal abuse. A handful of animal rights activists affiliated with a group called Caring Activists Against Fur demonstrated outside Winters Furs on MonmouthContinue reading "ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP PICKETS FUR STORE"
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November 30th, 2009 @ 9am
Here’s a video of the Holiday Express concert and downtown lighting event in Red Bank Friday night. Thanks to Jeff Linkous of Art-Linked Letters, who shot and edited this babyContinue reading "SIGHTS & SOUNDS FROM HOLIDAY LIGHT-UP"
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November 30th, 2009 @ 7am
IN oRBit: WEISSGUYS AND GOOD NEIGHBORS
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit looks in on a couple of our favorite restaurants — not so coincidentally run by a couple of our favorite restaurateurs, both of them avidContinue reading "IN oRBit: WEISSGUYS AND GOOD NEIGHBORS"
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November 30th, 2009 @ 6am
Yes, the traditional Holiday Express concert and illumination of downtown Red Bank combined once again to make for a great-sounding and dazzling extravaganza Friday night. But it might be said thatContinue reading "A NIGHT ILLUMINATED BY SMILES… AND HATS"
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November 28th, 2009 @ 12pm
GIVING THANKS AND ENJOYING A HOT MEAL
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The kitchen staff from Branches kicks into high gear at Lunch Break. (Click photos to enlarge) Dominique Watson, seated next to her husband of six weeks, Roy Watson, had muchContinue reading "GIVING THANKS AND ENJOYING A HOT MEAL"
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November 27th, 2009 @ 8am
DOWNTOWN READY FOR ITS CLOSE-UP
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Unadorned, but not for long, this year’s holiday tree awaits its big moment in the courtyard of the Dublin House restaurant on Monmouth Street earlier this week. One of theContinue reading "DOWNTOWN READY FOR ITS CLOSE-UP"
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November 26th, 2009 @ 10am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Who among our readers might shed some light on  where this week’s photo was taken?
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November 26th, 2009 @ 8am
JUST A VAPOR BARRIER, FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE
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redbankgreen‘s accidental photographer came upon this shot a couple of nights ago at the First Presbyterian Church at Tower Hill on Harding Road in Red Bank. No, the church hasn’tContinue reading "JUST A VAPOR BARRIER, FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE"
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November 25th, 2009 @ 7am
IN oRBit: LIGHT THERAPY FOR BLACK FRIDAY
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Here at the Red Bank oRBit desk, we’ve never been known for taking anything resembling a vacation from reporting on the many diversions and delights coming our way at any givenContinue reading "IN oRBit: LIGHT THERAPY FOR BLACK FRIDAY"
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November 25th, 2009 @ 7am
Red Bank officials earlier this week approved a plan to stick with a municipality-based health insurance plan for 2010 after other insurers said they could not compete on the rates.Continue reading "BOROUGH TOUTS HEALTH PLAN SAVINGS"
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November 25th, 2009 @ 6am
Shaun Foley has quit his post as Fair Haven’s fire chief following a bizarre series of incidents Sunday night that began with a car crash and ended with a massiveContinue reading "PRESS: FOLEY RESIGNS, FACES DUI CHARGE"
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November 24th, 2009 @ 10pm
JAM THAT BALLOT BOX, FOLKS
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Sixth-grader Theodore Mitchell addresses the Red Bank mayor and council as classmate and photojournalist Tyriik Murad documents the event. Stumping for votes like seasoned pols, a handful of students fromContinue reading "JAM THAT BALLOT BOX, FOLKS"
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November 24th, 2009 @ 6am
IN oRBit: WACKY WEDNESDAY, THANKY THURS
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His t-shirt, hat and hoodie designs are among the hottest items of the moment — sold in stores worldwide, spotted on all the right bands, on celebs from Seth GreenContinue reading "IN oRBit: WACKY WEDNESDAY, THANKY THURS"
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November 24th, 2009 @ 6am
CHIEF TO FACE CHARGES FOR ACCIDENT
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A Fair Haven Rescue Squad ambulance carries Fire Chief Shaun Foley  from the scene of his  apparent suicide attempt in Rumson Sunday night. Below, Foley in early 2008. No chargesContinue reading "CHIEF TO FACE CHARGES FOR ACCIDENT"
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November 23rd, 2009 @ 2pm
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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 ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)