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RED BANK: SEPTEMBER 11, 20 YEARS LATER
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RED BANK: Events here and in Atlantic Highlands to mark 20th anniversary of loss of life in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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September 10th, 2021 @ 6am
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RED BANK: FORECAST IDEAL FOR ‘DOG DAYS’
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RED BANK: Outlook ideal for Saturdays' 'Dog Days' in Marine Park. Here's the extended weather forecast for the Greater Green.
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September 10th, 2021 @ 6am
RED BANK: BASIE REOPENS WITH NEW TURF
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RED BANK: Stadium field at Count Basie Park reopens following two-month turf replacement, just in time for RBC's home opener against Wall Friday night.
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September 9th, 2021 @ 12pm
RED BANK: STEWART SELLS ONE MANSION
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RED BANK: Comedian Jon Stewart has a deal to sell one of his two adjoining homes overlooking the Navesink River, according to a recent filing.
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September 9th, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: A NEIGHBOR’S 9/11 STORY
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RED BANK: Twenty years later, a writer captures the story of his neighbor's escape from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
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September 8th, 2021 @ 12pm
SHREWSBURY: Prosecutor charges former accountant at D'Angelico guitar company with embezzling $750K, burning though much of it via online gambling.
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September 8th, 2021 @ 9am
RED BANK: YASSIN FACES BACK-RENT LAWSUIT
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RED BANK: Lame-duck Councilman Hazim Yassin hasn't paid his rent in 18 months and owes more than $29,000, landlord alleges in lawsuit.
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September 8th, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: A PROFUSION OF PINK ON PEARL
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RED BANK: Fashion models rock 45 creations inspired by 'Legally Blonde' as Pearl Street Consignment turns asphalt into a runway. Photos galore.
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September 7th, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: A Keyport woman faces a drunk-driving charge after crashing into two parked vehicles over the Labor Day weekend.
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September 7th, 2021 @ 5am
RED BANK: CHARTER RACE SET
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RED BANK: Eleven candidates file for seats on five-member charter study commission in November referendum as petition deadline expires.
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September 3rd, 2021 @ 5pm
FAIR HAVEN: Year of disruptions along River Road slated to begin Tuesday with installation of new water main, followed by streetscape and paving work.
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September 3rd, 2021 @ 1pm
RED BANK: IN CHURN, ALL-DAY EATERY OPENS
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RED BANK: In Retail Churn, a new all-day restaurant opens downtown; children's shoe shop sets up shop; cigar and CBD "tasting room" takes space.
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September 3rd, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: REGION SPARED BY STORM
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RED BANK: Disastrous elsewhere in New Jersey, Hurricane Ida spares Greater Red Bank Green.
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September 2nd, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: TOP TWO JOBS OPEN AS CFO QUITS
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RED BANK: O'Reilly resigns as chief financial officer after just two and half years, leaving top two jobs in borough government open.
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September 1st, 2021 @ 10pm
RED BANK: Police blotter for August includes five separate arrests for one Long Branch resident.
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September 1st, 2021 @ 9am
RED BANK: DRENCHING RAIN EXPECTED
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RED BANK: Hurricane Ida's remnants expected to soak the Greater Green with up to three inches of rain and possible flooding Wednesday.
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September 1st, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: SAXUM HEARING POSTPONED
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RED BANK: Hearing on Saxum's request for a rezoning of VNA site, which could lead to controversial tax deal, postponed until October 2.
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August 31st, 2021 @ 1pm
RED BANK: TREES BOOST TAB FOR ROADWORK
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RED BANK: "Unanticipated" need to save large trees on Hudson Avenue contributed to $227,000 change order this summer, officials say.
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August 31st, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: TEACHER NAMED COUNTY’S BEST
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RED BANK: Borough middle school educator Alyssa Geary has been named 2021 Governor's Teacher of the Year for Monmouth County.
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August 30th, 2021 @ 5pm
RED BANK: Three men have been indicted for alleged sex crimes against a minor at two borough restaurants where they worked.
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August 30th, 2021 @ 11am
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On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
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.
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