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WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Now floating into view: number 178 in our weekly series of location-based brain teasers known as ‘Where Have I Seen This?‘
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November 5th, 2009 @ 8am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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SENKELESKI CONCEDES SHE HASN’T CONCEDED
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Kim Senkeleski: provisionally waiting. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Prior statements by the candidate aside, it’s possible Tuesday night’s borough council election results didn’t spell the end of campaign ’09 for RepublicanContinue reading "SENKELESKI CONCEDES SHE HASN’T CONCEDED ...
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November 5th, 2009 @ 1am
DEMS: CORZINE NEARLY DRAGGED US UNDER
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Though close, the outcome was worth a shared high-five between running mates Art Murphy, right, and Mike DuPont, with back to camera. (Click to enlarge) The Democratic faithful who gatheredContinue reading "DEMS: CORZINE NEARLY DRAGGED US UNDER"
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November 4th, 2009 @ 1am
RED BANK GOP HEARTENED BY CLOSE FINISH
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Candidates Rob Lombardi, left, and Kim Senkeleski were joined by former Councilman Jim Giannell as the returns came in at Senkeleski’s home. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Tuesday’sContinue reading "RED BANK GOP HEARTENED BY CLOSE FINISH"
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November 4th, 2009 @ 12am
On his second try, former Red Bank councilman John Curley won a seat on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, tipping the board back to Republican control. His winContinue reading "CURLEY, ASSEMBLY REPS RIDE GOP WAVE"
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November 4th, 2009 @ 12am
IT’S ALL-GOP IN FAIR HAVEN
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A voter who asked not to be identified signs in with her daughter at her side at the Fair Haven Fire House yesterday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By a wideContinue reading "IT’S ALL-GOP IN FAIR HAVEN"
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November 4th, 2009 @ 12am
In the closest council race in recent memory, incumbent Red Bank Democrats Mike DuPont and Art Murphy have won re-election to the borough council. Republican political newcomers Kim Senekeleski andContinue reading "RED BANK DEMS WIN COUNCIL SQUEAKER"
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November 3rd, 2009 @ 10pm
MONMOUTH STREET STORE IS FOR THE BIRDS
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Live inventory at the new Exotic Birds of Red Bank store. (Photos by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Getting a simple “hello” when you walk in the door and aContinue reading "MONMOUTH STREET STORE IS FOR THE BIRDS"
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November 3rd, 2009 @ 9am
redbankgreen was there Saturday for the annual haul-in day at the Monmouth Boat Club in Red Bank. That’s the day club members pull in the floating docks for the seasonContinue reading "DOCKS UNDOCKED: BRING ON THE ICE!"
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November 3rd, 2009 @ 7am
IN oRBit: YOU READ IT HERE FIRST
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit takes off on a literary bent, with an update on some exciting projects in the works from Kim Widener (left), a former partner in BookIt! AuthorContinue reading "IN oRBit: YOU READ IT HERE FIRST"
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November 3rd, 2009 @ 7am
LOCAL FOODIES TUNE INTO TUNISIA
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In their endless quest for new flavor and cultures, American foodies have apparently decided that the north African country of Tunisia is the hot new thing, palettewise. Last Thursday night,Continue reading "LOCAL FOODIES TUNE INTO TUNISIA"
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November 2nd, 2009 @ 7am
MASKED MAN AT MONMOUTH & MAPLE
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For the Red Bank Charter School’s annual Halloween jaunt through town last Friday, phys ed and health teacher John Chestman wore a mask depicting the face of fourth-grade teacher MattContinue reading "MASKED MAN AT MONMOUTH & MAPLE"
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November 2nd, 2009 @ 7am
BRIDGES HEAD IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS
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Vehicles arriving onto the Sea Bright peninsula via the partially completed Route 36 bridge from Highlands over the weekend. (Photos by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Call it a taleContinue reading "BRIDGES HEAD IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS"
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November 2nd, 2009 @ 7am
IN oRBit: LADY BIRD, LYLE, & LADIES AT TEA
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit welcomes a pair of cultural ambassadors from the republic of Texas to the crimson banks of the Navesink — one in spirit, the other inContinue reading "IN oRBit: LADY BIRD, LYLE, & LADIES AT TEA"
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November 2nd, 2009 @ 6am
FRAMING UP A FUTURE ON MONMOUTH STREET
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Red Bank Frameworks, at Monmouth and West streets, plans to open next month. Is a revived western Monmouth Street finally starting to come into focus? Steve McMillion thinks so, andContinue reading "FRAMING UP A FUTURE ON MONMOUTH STREET"
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October 30th, 2009 @ 10am
FAIR HAVEN GOP: FOCUSED ON FINANCE
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Bob Marchese and Ben Lucarelli in Lucarelli’s Red Bank office. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI This year’s Republican candidates for Fair Haven borough council haven’t gotten caught upContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN GOP: FOCUSED ON FINANCE"
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October 29th, 2009 @ 10am
FAIR HAVEN DEMS: BETTER SCRUTINY NEEDED
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Margo Tikijian and Matthew Cohen on River Road. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI One might think that the historical odds are stacked against any Democrat running for FairContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN DEMS: BETTER SCRUTINY NEEDED"
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October 29th, 2009 @ 10am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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This week’s ‘Where‘ serves a dual purpose: thrilling entertainment, as usual, and a reminder to reset your clocks this weekend.
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October 29th, 2009 @ 8am
GOAL: URBAN EMPLOYMENT
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Work continues on the planned Urban Outfitters store at 2 Broad Street in Red Bank. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Just a couple hours into Urban Outfitters‘ marathon job fair on Wednesday,Continue reading "GOAL: URBAN EMPLOYMENT"
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October 29th, 2009 @ 6am
POLICE: TEEN CURFEW WORKS
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This year, for the first time since 1998, the Mischief Night/Halloween combo falls on a Friday and Saturday. Does that portend trouble in the form of tissued utility lines, eggedContinue reading "POLICE: TEEN CURFEW WORKS"
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October 28th, 2009 @ 8am
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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)