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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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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 ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.