Skip to content
Brian Donohue
Editor Brian Donohue
Long Live Local News
Get "The Blast" Newsletter

A town square for an unsquare town

redbankgreen

Standing for the vitality of Red Bank, its community, and the fun we have together.

Author Archives: Tom Chesek

RED BANK: FUNNY THINGS KEEP HAPPENING
forum_press_2-3916048
David Josefsburg, Michael Urie, Christopher Fitzgerald and Kevin Isola keep the toga party going for one more weekend, as “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ wrapsContinue reading "RED BANK: FUNNY THINGS KEEP HAPPENING"
Post a comment
December 9th, 2015 @ 6am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
redbankgreen Classics
LITTLE SILVER: FIVE BUCS FOR THE WIN
rbrathletessign-3368900
During a recent signing session at Red Bank Regional High School, six RBR Bucs student athletes signed up to play college sports at the schools they will be attending nextContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: FIVE BUCS FOR THE WIN"
Post a comment
December 9th, 2015 @ 5am
RUMSON DADS, DAUGHTERS ARE THERE TO HELP
fatheranddaughtermission-6255681
Last month, Red Bank Regional freshman Mara Campolattaro and her father helped organize a humanitarian mission, during which a group of seven Rumson daughters and dads brought fresh water toContinue reading "RUMSON DADS, DAUGHTERS ARE THERE TO HELP"
Post a comment
December 9th, 2015 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN: JOYS IN THE ‘HOOD
shop-the-neighborhood-flyer-2290034
The vocals/ keyboard and guitar duo of Emma Singleton and Rogan McGarvey joins other young musicians in performance as Fair Haven hosts a first-ever Shop the Neighborhood event this Thursday.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: JOYS IN THE ‘HOOD"
Post a comment
December 8th, 2015 @ 5am
LITTLE SILVER: A WALK IN THEIR SHOES
rfh-shoes-2140455
Press release from Red Bank Regional High School Parents who arrived at the most recent Buc Backer Foundation meeting at Red Bank Regional High School were greeted by an unexpectedContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: A WALK IN THEIR SHOES"
Post a comment
December 8th, 2015 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN ENVISIONS FUTURE OF SCHOOLS
fh-schools-2626172
Fair Haven Police Sergeant Jesse Dykstra, Knollwood School eighth grader Joey Laughinghouse and Sickles School Library Media Services Specialist June Sustick discuss goals for the future of the school district. PressContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN ENVISIONS FUTURE OF SCHOOLS"
Post a comment
December 8th, 2015 @ 5am
LINCROFT: BIG WORDS ON CAMPUS
tim_seibles-8153920
Award-winning poet Tim Seibles (above) and best selling author/graphic novelist Mat Johnson (below) wrap up this season’s Visiting Writers program at Brookdale tonight. A poet and a graphic novelist walkContinue reading "LINCROFT: BIG WORDS ON CAMPUS"
Post a comment
December 7th, 2015 @ 5am
RFH STUDENTS GET REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
rfh-peru-8698168
Rumson-Fair Haven juniors Mariah Parsons, Megan Volker, and Abby Drummond are pictured with new friends, during their volunteer stint at an orphanage in Peru. Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HighContinue reading "RFH STUDENTS GET REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE"
Post a comment
December 7th, 2015 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL
amy-5861729
Press release from Fair Haven School District After serving as Assistant Principal for the Rumson School District since 2013, Amy Romano will soon be featured in a new role asContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL"
Post a comment
December 7th, 2015 @ 5am
SEA BRIGHT: ALL-WELCOME WEEKEND AT UMC
sea-bright-united-methodist-5471218
Sea Bright United Methodist is the place to be this weekend for the official dedication of the relocated Sea Bright Public Library on Saturday, plus a Christmas Cantata and freeContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: ALL-WELCOME WEEKEND AT UMC"
Post a comment
December 4th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: GARMANY STAFF TAKES IT ALL OFF
garmany-shave-off-5092742
It’s an initiative that began at the top of the previous month, when the entire male staff of the Broad Street landmark Garmany of Red Bank made a solemn pledgeContinue reading "RED BANK: GARMANY STAFF TAKES IT ALL OFF"
Post a comment
December 4th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: A VERY GOOD YEAR FOR FRANK FANS
picopofloyddeana-3549279
Jersey guys Joe Piscopo and Uncle Floyd Vivino join Dino’s daughter Deana Martin for a special Sunday afternoon Sinatra Centennial Birthday Bash. In case you haven’t heard, December 12 marksContinue reading "RED BANK: A VERY GOOD YEAR FOR FRANK FANS"
Post a comment
December 3rd, 2015 @ 11am
RED BANK: JBJ AND FRIENDS FEED THE SOUL
henderiks-ferraro-7353949
Star chefs Diane Henderiks and Michael Ferraro are in command on December 8, when JBJ Soul Kitchen hosts a special four-course fundraiser. Hope Is Delicious, as they say over atContinue reading "RED BANK: JBJ AND FRIENDS FEED THE SOUL"
Post a comment
December 3rd, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: ALL-FEMALE TAKE ON SHAKESPEARE
two-river-theater-poster-8994861
An all-female cast of area high school students brings a special “Little Shakespeare” version of “Pericles” to life at Two River Theater this week. Even as the all-male cast of AContinue reading "RED BANK: ALL-FEMALE TAKE ON SHAKESPEARE"
Post a comment
December 2nd, 2015 @ 6am
LINCROFT: CBA FOOD DRIVE TOPS 20K ITEMS
cba-9575253
Through the generous efforts of students, faculty, staff and their families, the 2015 Christian Brothers Academy Thanksgiving Food Drive amassed a tally of 20,191 items to help benefit those inContinue reading "LINCROFT: CBA FOOD DRIVE TOPS 20K ITEMS"
Post a comment
December 2nd, 2015 @ 5am
Many communities around the area feature a special day for their residents — and on June 25, 2016, Little Silver residents are invited to celebrate all of the amazing people,Continue reading "LITTLE SILVER GETS ITS OWN DAY"
Post a comment
December 2nd, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: BASIE’S SOUPED-UP SLEIGH
travis-tritt-7798982
Brian Setzer (above) and his swingin’ Orchestra sound the keynote on a week’s worth of music at Basie’s place; a smorgasbord of sounds that includes appearances by Travis Tritt, TheContinue reading "RED BANK: BASIE’S SOUPED-UP SLEIGH"
Post a comment
December 1st, 2015 @ 12pm
RBR STAFF HOSTS TRANSGENDER ADVOCATE
sethrainess-8502503
Press release from Red Bank Regional High School The staff of Red Bank Regional High School recently invited author, educator and advocate Seth Rainess to speak on the topic ofContinue reading "RBR STAFF HOSTS TRANSGENDER ADVOCATE"
Post a comment
December 1st, 2015 @ 5am
Press release from Red Bank Regional High School For over a decade, the Red Bank Regional High School Foundation has observed a warm tradition of honoring its most distinguished alumni,Continue reading "RBR SEEKS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI IN 2016"
Post a comment
December 1st, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: WRITE PLACE, WRITE TIME
project-write-now-9401265
Project Write Now invites the public to an unveiling of its expanded Bridge Avenue space on December 1, capping a Giving Poetry Tuesday celebration of the community’s words and voices.Continue reading "RED BANK: WRITE PLACE, WRITE TIME"
Post a comment
November 30th, 2015 @ 5am
Partyline
(G&G) DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
A solid lunchtime line at the G&G hot dogs truck on Shrewsbury Avenue on Monday afternoon. Driving this stretch of road when  G&G i ...
RBG CUB SIGHTING
A Partyline contributor positioned on the dais at Thursday's meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment captured redbankgreen reporter intern ...
DOWNPOUR STRAINS DRAIN
Partyline captures video of a flooded intersection during Tuesday's afternoon thunderstorm.
STILL ‘OPEN’ SPACE
Next to Fins and Feathers, very surprised to see an overgrown parking lot that still sits there…overgrown and with blacktop. (Photo and te ...
DARK COMEDY BY JERSEY DIRECTOR OPENS FILM FEST
Indie Street Film Festival kicks off with "In Memoriam," a dark comedy about an actor with six months to live.
Indie Street Film Festival Kicks Off
Indie Street Film Festival kicks off.
KUDOS FOR RBCS FINANCE WHIZZES
Monmouth County Board of Commissioners and Borough Council honor Red Bank Charter School students who took second place in a national financ ...
MARINE PARK HOT DOGS
Red Bank's newly remade Marine Park also has a new lunch option, a newly licensed hot dog cart.
MATCHA CLOSE UP
Partyline captures a photographer working for Aura Coffee Roaster angles for the perfect shot of two iced matcha lattes on Broad Street Mond ...
SOUTH STREET AUTHOR TO READ AT LIBRARY SATURDAY
South Street resident Scott Robertson will read selections from his book, Contents of a Curious Mind, Saturday, Aug. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 ...
EARTH SPIRIT FOUNDER DIES
Jocelyn Ruth Midose, longtime owner of Earth Spirit New Age Center has died.
A PERFECT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
The annual National Night Out event organized by the Red Bank Police Department drew hundreds to frolic amid the green grass and cotton cand ...
Blackhawk Helicopter Arrives for National Night Out
The Blackhawk helicopter has arrived. Everyone’s favorite part of each National Night Out hosted by the Red Bank Police Department jus ...
PARKING METER MOMENT
Patty Bishop of Verona was halfway through her haircut at Fox & Jane when she realized she needed to feed the parking meter. After she p ...
JOIN US AT JJ’S – PLEASE!
A doe-eyed sect of sentient boba teas sweetly beseeches us to join their adorable cult outside of JJ Delicacies this sticky August Sunday!
NEIGHBORS GATHER AT TINO’S
Chris Havens of River Street gathered group of Red Bankers for dinner on Thursday night. The gathering was in the back patio of Tino’s Mex ...
TREE BRANCH VS CAR
A tree branch fell on a parked car on Chestnut Street near Pearl Street Sunday. Submitted by Brian Donohue
APOSTROPHE CATASTROPHE
As a curmudgeonly curator of terrible punctuation on public signs, I’ve seen and shaken my head at a lot of gratuitous quotation marks ...
DANE FOR DEMOCRACY
redbankgreen Partyline captures a great dane who, all signs indicate, has had enough.
SUNFLOWER GAUNTLET
On the Partyline: a sunflower guantlet on River Street.