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FAIR HAVEN: DEMS WIN RARE MAJORITY
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FAIR HAVEN: Democrats secure first council majority in memory as Rodriguez retains seat and newcomer Neff displaces Sorensen.
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November 24th, 2020 @ 11am
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COVID-19 WATCH: HOSPITALIZATIONS CLIMB
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RED BANK: Amid a second wave of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations in Monmouth County are again on the rise, freeholders' figures show.
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November 24th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: A day after he and his family were heckled while eating dinner here, Murphy takes an understanding tone, citing "incredibly stressful time."
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November 23rd, 2020 @ 3pm
RED BANK: THANKSGIVING FORECAST MIXED
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RED BANK: Thanksgiving week starts out wet, then windy and chilly. The holiday itself will bring a different mix. Here's the forecast for the Greater Green.
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November 23rd, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: WRITE-IN TO ACCEPT SCHOOL WIN
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RED BANK: In school races, a write-in winner says she'll accept seat on borough board, and a newcomer trounces RBR's president.
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November 19th, 2020 @ 4pm
RED BANK: HOSPITAL PLAN DRAWS HPC IRE
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RED BANK: Frustration erupts at Historic Preservation Commission over hospital plan to raze riverfront Victorian mansion.
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November 19th, 2020 @ 1pm
RED BANK: THREE-WEEK DETOUR PLANNED
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RED BANK: Three-week detour of traffic from eastbound East Bergen Place planned for completion of utility work.
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November 19th, 2020 @ 7am
ON THE GREEN: AT-HOME CLASSES EXTENDED
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ON THE GREEN: Red Bank Regional and Red Bank's borough schools extend at-home instruction schedules, citing local increases in COVID-19 cases.
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November 18th, 2020 @ 5pm
RED BANK: PLAN TO GET HISTORIC REVIEW
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RED BANK: Plans to remodel a fire-damaged home slated for review by the Historic Preservation Commission Wednesday night.
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November 18th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: COVID-19 CASES EXCEED 500
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RED BANK: Amid a second wave of COVID-19 cases statewide and nationally, borough now has more than 500, up more than 25 percent since November 1.
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November 17th, 2020 @ 4pm
SHREWSBURY: Crime and arrest reports include arrests of four motorists on charges of driving while intoxicated.
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November 17th, 2020 @ 9am
LITTLE SILVER: Red Bank Regional to stay on remote schedule at least two more days as "a number of individuals" test COVID-19 positive.
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November 16th, 2020 @ 6pm
LITTLE SILVER: Red Bank Regional remained closed Monday for in-person instruction following an eleventh-hour change in plans.
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November 16th, 2020 @ 10am
RED BANK: APARTMENTS RISE FROM HOLE
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RED BANK: What's Going On Here? After months as an abandoned hole in the ground, a downtown lot is being transformed into luxury apartments.
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November 16th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: COOLER WEATHER AHEAD
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RED BANK: Overnight winds spare region of outages and bring several days of cooler temperatures. Here's the forecast for the Greater Green.
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November 16th, 2020 @ 6am
RED BANK: THAI FOOD & CLOTHING CHURN IN
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RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, a Thai eatery and a clothing boutique open next door to one another as a nail salon folds.
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November 13th, 2020 @ 12pm
RED BANK: 'Several' COVID-19 cases in district prompt immediate switch to remote instruction at least through Wednesday, Rumage announces.
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November 13th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: WAWA STORE REMAINS CLOSED
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RED BANK: Wawa store remains closed fourth day after employee's COVID-19 positive test. Others in the chain also close as case numbers climb in New Jersey.
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November 13th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: RAIN AND SUN IN FORECAST
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RED BANK: Rain, sun and more rain in forecast for Greater Green.
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November 13th, 2020 @ 6am
RED BANK: In the latest police blotter: multiple bike thefts, slate stolen, two more pre-legalization marijuana arrests and more.
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November 12th, 2020 @ 11am
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Go big or go home
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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