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Lisa Christian at the Red bank Y in March. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Lisa Christian, a YMCA lifer who steered the Community YMCA to settlements of twoContinue reading "COMMUNITY YMCA EXEC RESIGNS"
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PRE-K BEGINS YEAR WITH 60 STAYING HOME
The lights were on Tuesday morning as the staff awaited the arrival of pre-k students for the first day of the school year at the Head Start school on Drs.Continue reading "PRE-K BEGINS YEAR WITH 60 STAYING HOME"
YOUNG SHOPPERS PRIME DOWNTOWN PUMP
Is it just us, or are more young people shopping in downtown Red Bank than in recent years? Below, Leanne Navarette of Backward Glances. (Click to enlarge) By MOLLY MULSHINEContinue reading "YOUNG SHOPPERS PRIME DOWNTOWN PUMP"
SENTENCINGS DELAYED IN FIREHOUSE TUSSLE
One of two videos of a firehouse fight involving three Sea Bright firemen last October. The second video is below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The lawyer forContinue reading "SENTENCINGS DELAYED IN FIREHOUSE TUSSLE"
PADDLE DAY MAKES A RETURN TO THE RIVER
A beginner gets acclimated with the water at last year’s inaugural Paddle the Navesink Day. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) Red Bank has its share of river-themed events.Continue reading "PADDLE DAY MAKES A RETURN TO THE RIVER"
OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR
After a hurricane-induced sputtering start, the eight-day Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair enters the home stretch Wednesday night with with an outlook of uninterrupted fun, food and pleasant weather. The NationalContinue reading "OUTLOOK FAIR FOR FAIR HAVEN FAIR"
Emergency officials have brokered a deal under which the Red Bank Salvation Army facility will provide temporary shelter for most of the 113 elderly patients of a nursing home orderedContinue reading "SALVATION ARMY TAKES IN NURSING HOME"
RUMSON, FAIR HAVEN IN MAG’S ‘TOP TOWNS’
River Road in Fair Haven shortly before a recent dawn. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In a ranking that skews heavily toward the state’s wealthiest municipalities, Rumson andContinue reading "RUMSON, FAIR HAVEN IN MAG’S ‘TOP TOWNS’"
TOWN WILL PURSUE SPRAYGROUND FUNDS
Locust Avenue resident Leigh Kremer addresses the council as borough Engineer Christine Ballard listens. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Over the concerns of environmentalists, Red Bank will pursueContinue reading "TOWN WILL PURSUE SPRAYGROUND FUNDS"
RED BANK ‘SPRAYGROUND’ PLAN UNDER FIRE
A proposal for a water-shooting playground at Red Bank’s little-used Bellhaven Nature Area has raised hackles among environmentalists. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Wednesday night’s meeting of theContinue reading "RED BANK ‘SPRAYGROUND’ PLAN UNDER FIRE"
Attention motorcyclists: If you’re a rider who’s interested in supporting military veterans — or if you’ve ever wondered how to maintain your best poker face while riding into a strongContinue reading "ELKS ON HOGS, PLAYING POKER"
A FAIR SIGHT: FAIR HAVEN FIREMEN’S FAIR
The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair kicks off its traditional week-plus run Friday night. Touted as the biggest firemen’s fair in New Jersey, the event boasts feel-good qualities galore: brimming bowlsContinue reading "A FAIR SIGHT: FAIR HAVEN FIREMEN’S FAIR"
EXOTIC CAR SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY
A taste of vrooms to come, as seen outside Blue Water Seafood Company last Friday night. (Click to enlarge) Foam-mattress maven Michael Fux, right, has been making the rounds inContinue reading "EXOTIC CAR SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Recognize this stippled stucco structure? Please send us an email, with “Where Have I Seen This?” in the subject line if you think you know the location.
SAILOR’S DELIGHT NOT IN THE FORECAST
A sailor’s-delight sunset backlit a group of kids on bikes at Red Bank’s Riverside Gardens Park Wednesday night. But a sailor’s-warning sunrise, and data-reading by the National Weather Service, foretellContinue reading "SAILOR’S DELIGHT NOT IN THE FORECAST"
BUMPER-TO-DAGMAR TRAFFIC DOWNTOWN
Classic cars began purring into downtown Red Bank late Wednesday afternoon for a charity car show that’s scheduled to overtake Broad Street and other downtown streets until 10 p.m. Above,Continue reading "BUMPER-TO-DAGMAR TRAFFIC DOWNTOWN"
ROCK SCHOOL DOES A RED BANK ENCORE
Workers took down the Summit Music signs and  prepped the Monmouth Street building for School of Rock signage last month. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "ROCK SCHOOL DOES A RED BANK ENCORE"
TWO HOUSES DONATED TO LUNCH BREAK
The two properties adjoining Lunch Break, at right above, will be used to provide social services and clothing to the needy, if plans are approved. (Click to enlarge) Space isContinue reading "TWO HOUSES DONATED TO LUNCH BREAK"
HOT RODS RUMBLE INTO TOWN FOR A CAUSE
The late Stu Paer, below — whose Red Bank Sleep Shoppe sponsorship could be seen on many cars in competition at Wall Stadium, including his own INSOMNIA funny car —Continue reading "HOT RODS RUMBLE INTO TOWN FOR A CAUSE"
FIVE BUSTED FOR RED BANK BREAK-INS
Two burglaries at the Riverside Gardens Park concession stant a crackdown on loitering in the park, borough officials said. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank police closed theContinue reading "FIVE BUSTED FOR RED BANK BREAK-INS"
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KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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)