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RED BANK: WINDY START TO SUNNY WEEK
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RED BANK: The new workweek kicks off with a wintry nip in the wind but lots of sunshine. Here's the weather forecast for the Greater Green.
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November 2nd, 2020 @ 6am
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LITTLE SILVER: TWO CASES TAKE RBR ONLINE
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LITTLE SILVER: Two COVID-19-positive tests among students in two days prompt switch to all-virtual classes Monday, Moore reports.
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October 30th, 2020 @ 5pm
RED BANK: A borough man was one of 29 individuals charged in a sweeping case alleging gang activity that included drug sales and dogfighting.
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October 30th, 2020 @ 12pm
RED BANK: RIVERVIEW TOP EXEC RESIGNS
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RED BANK: Riverview's top executive has resigned and been replaced on an interim basis by a familiar face, redbankgreen has learned.
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October 30th, 2020 @ 12pm
RED BANK: PIZZERIA & JUICE BAR CHURN IN
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RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, a pizza chain and a juice bar announce plans to open, and a giant downtown building changes hands.
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October 30th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: CONCERT OFF, LIGHT-UP STILL ON
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RED BANK: Annual night-after-Thanksgiving Holiday Express concert cancelled, but downtown light-up still planned, says RiverCenter.
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October 29th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: BALLARD, ZIPPRICH DUCK Q&A
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RED BANK: Ballard and Zipprich, unopposed incumbents seeking re-election as Red Bank council members, duck customary question and answer.
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October 29th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: HEAVY RAIN IN FORECAST
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RED BANK: Remnants of Tropical Storm Zeta expected to soak the Greater Green into Friday. Here's the extended weather forecast.
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October 29th, 2020 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN: RODRIGUEZ Q&A
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FAIR HAVEN: Q&A with borough council candidate Christopher Rodriguez, one of three contenders in this year's race for two seats.
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October 28th, 2020 @ 7am
FAIR HAVEN: SORENSEN Q&A
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FAIR HAVEN: Q&A with borough council candidate Susan Sorensen, one of three contenders in this year's race for two seats.
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October 28th, 2020 @ 7am
FAIR HAVEN: NEFF Q&A
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FAIR HAVEN: Q&A with borough council candidate Laline Neff, one of three contenders in this year's race for two seats.
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October 28th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: SUIT SEEKS $5.3M FROM RIVERVIEW
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RED BANK: Borough seeks $5.3M from Riverview in lawsuit claiming hospital "concealed" a water meter that allowed it to use half a billion gallons without payment.
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October 27th, 2020 @ 12pm
LITTLE SILVER: BRENNAN Q&A
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LITTLE SILVER: Q&A with council candidate Kevin Brennan one of four contenders for two seats on the governing body in the November 3 election.
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October 27th, 2020 @ 7am
LITTLE SILVER: GOTTI Q&A
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LITTLE SILVER: Q&A with council candidate Joan Gotti, one of four contenders for two seats on the governing body in the November 3 election.
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October 27th, 2020 @ 7am
LITTLE SILVER: HOLZAPFEL Q&A
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LITTLE SILVER: Q&A with council candidate Michael Holzapfel, one of four contenders for two seats on the governing body in the November 3 election.
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October 27th, 2020 @ 7am
LITTLE SILVER: KEENAN Q&A
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LITTLE SILVER: Q&A with council candidate Stephanie Keenan, one of four contenders for two seats on the governing body in the November 3 election.
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October 27th, 2020 @ 7am
FAIR HAVEN: WITCHES’ WHIMSY ON THE WATER
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FAIR HAVEN: A coven of witches trade their brooms for paddleboards and kayaks in a whimsical outing on the Navesink. Check out the photos.
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October 26th, 2020 @ 10am
RED BANK: HALLOWEEN PARADE DELIGHTS
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RED BANK: The 73rd annual Red Bank Halloween Parade held Sunday was a delight for hundreds of kids and kids at heart. Check out the photos.
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October 26th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: After months of hearings, rent board awards four tenants at Grandville Towers $37 each for being deprived pool and gym access this summer.
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October 23rd, 2020 @ 9am
RED BANK: BASIE DEBUTS NEW STAGE
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RED BANK: With temperature checks at the door and well-spaced tables, Basie reopens and debuts new theater, a "small step" toward recovery, says CEO.
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October 22nd, 2020 @ 8pm
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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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