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ANOTHER SETBACK FOR GOLDMAN
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David Goldman‘s quest for custody of his nine-year-old son, Sean, was dealt another blow late last week when  Brazilian judge ruled that the boy should remain with his Brazilian stepfatherContinue reading "ANOTHER SETBACK FOR GOLDMAN"
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June 29th, 2009 @ 6am
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IN oRBit: SHOP AROUND AND SAVE
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In today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit, we hoof it over to Monmouth Street in Red Bank, where tomorrow night, June 30, the folks at the Count Basie Theatre will present aContinue reading "IN oRBit: SHOP AROUND AND SAVE"
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June 29th, 2009 @ 5am
STORM RIPS THROUGH REGION
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Emergency personnel on the scene on Spring Street in Red Bank, where a downed limb damaged a house and left a live power line lying on the ground. A wind-whippingContinue reading "STORM RIPS THROUGH REGION"
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June 26th, 2009 @ 7pm
THROWING MUD ON MONMOUTH
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The one-named artisan Tito brings his fourth-generation skills to Red Bank and Long Branch this weekend. (Click to enlarge) In from Spain this weekend is a potter best known simplyContinue reading "THROWING MUD ON MONMOUTH"
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June 26th, 2009 @ 10am
AND THERE IT GOES…
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A visitor to Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank enjoys a rare outbreak of sunshine yesterday. Experts say they have tentatively identified that bright, heat-yielding object seen in the skyContinue reading "AND THERE IT GOES…"
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June 26th, 2009 @ 6am
YARD SALE ON JOHN STREET
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Shoppers checking out the merch on Leighton Avenue during last year’s first Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale. This just in from Red Banker Jami Josephson Chace, taking us up onContinue reading "YARD SALE ON JOHN STREET"
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June 26th, 2009 @ 6am
CENTURY HOUSE EYED FOR POCKET PARK
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With its million-dollar view of the Navesink, the Charles Williams house would be razed sooner or later, locals appear to agree. Below, a weathered medallion on the doorframe marks theContinue reading "CENTURY HOUSE EYED FOR POCKET PARK"
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June 25th, 2009 @ 11am
IN oRBit: WEE WILLIE, WELL-GOTTEN GAINES
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit has an exclusive interview with a performer who’s always been something of a favorite around these parts — Jeffrey Gaines, the singer and songwriter who famously dueledContinue reading "IN oRBit: WEE WILLIE, WELL-GOTTEN GAINES"
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June 25th, 2009 @ 8am
REPORT: GANG SWEEP INCLUDED RED BANK
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A report in today’s Star-Ledger says that Red Bank was among the New Jersey cities and towns that yielded up 46 suspected gang members to a federal sweep over theContinue reading "REPORT: GANG SWEEP INCLUDED RED BANK"
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June 25th, 2009 @ 7am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Easy to overlook, yet in plain sight: that’s pretty much what this weekly feature is all about. One might say that description is particular apt for the building that servedContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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June 25th, 2009 @ 6am
CHARTER SCHOOL WINS LAWSUIT
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The Red Bank Charter School has won the latest round in a lawsuit over the settlement of two earlier disputes arising from the construction of its Oakland Street campus. ThreeContinue reading "CHARTER SCHOOL WINS LAWSUIT"
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June 24th, 2009 @ 8am
IN oRBit: DINING OUTSIDE THE BOX
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit offers up a story that you can say has been months in the making — our guide to outdoor dining in the borough of RedContinue reading "IN oRBit: DINING OUTSIDE THE BOX"
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June 24th, 2009 @ 7am
OTHER COUNCIL NEWS
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Carl Alderson chats with Gayle Horvath at borough hall Monday night. That’s Doreen Illis, left, and Cindy Burnham in the background. A contingent of kayakers and others with an interestContinue reading "OTHER COUNCIL NEWS"
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June 23rd, 2009 @ 3pm
The former in-laws of David Goldman are pushing back against the Tinton Falls man’s claims that his now-deceased ex-wife took his son, Sean, away from a happy marriage. There wasContinue reading "BRAZILIANS SAY BOY WANTS TO STAY"
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June 23rd, 2009 @ 11am
IN oRBit: FAR-OUT FIENDS & FEMMES FATALE
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You’ll forgive us for getting a little theatrical, but today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit takes it a bit far afield from our normal borders — beaming it in viaContinue reading "IN oRBit: FAR-OUT FIENDS & FEMMES FATALE"
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June 23rd, 2009 @ 10am
BOROUGH EYES LOT FOR PARKING
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The former Tubby’s Shell filling station, at the corner of Maple Avenue and Monmouth Street, was razed late last week. Borough hall is visible at right. Feeling pinched for parkingContinue reading "BOROUGH EYES LOT FOR PARKING"
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June 23rd, 2009 @ 9am
CONTRACT UPS WAGES, IMPOSES FURLOUGHS
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Council members Michael DuPont, Ed Zipprich and Juanita Lewis heard details of the contract in a closed-door session Monday night before approving it in open session. Red Bank officials lastContinue reading "CONTRACT UPS WAGES, IMPOSES FURLOUGHS"
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June 23rd, 2009 @ 6am
This week’s selection as Comment of the Week comes from a well-known Red Bank figure, former Councilmember Grace Cangemi. Here’s what she had to say under our story on LouContinue reading "IN PRAISE OF TWO LOCALS"
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June 22nd, 2009 @ 2pm
IN oRBit: THE FIXX IS IN ON FRONT STREET
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit takes a look at The Fixx, the reborn and rebranded successor to Chubby’s Waterside Grill on West Front Street in Red Bank. Among theContinue reading "IN oRBit: THE FIXX IS IN ON FRONT STREET"
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June 22nd, 2009 @ 12pm
The ordinance upheld in the case was largely aimed at addressing concerns raised by Hudson Avenue residents about postal workers. Red Bank has defeated a legal challenge to its authorityContinue reading "BOROUGH WINS PERMIT-PARKING LAWSUIT"
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June 22nd, 2009 @ 11am
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PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...