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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND
A fried shrimp platter with coleslaw and crispy french fries. The corn chowder, below, was filled with bits of crab. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON CastingContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND"
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RED BANK: MARINE SANCTUARY BLASTED
With the basement meeting room already full, an overflow crowd gathered on the library’s main floor hoping to be allowed in Wednesday night. Below, the sanctuary would include Sandy HookContinue reading "RED BANK: MARINE SANCTUARY BLASTED"
ON THE GREEN: MARINE SANCTUARY PROPOSED
An effort to create a “water-based equivalent of a National Park” covering Sandy Hook Bay, the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers and their tributaries is the subject of upcoming informational sessions, one ofContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: MARINE SANCTUARY PROPOSED"
SEA BRIGHT: SO LONG, SUMMER THRONGS
Beachgoers thronged the sands of Sandy Hook, above, and Sea Bright, right, on a hot, muggy Labor Day that marked the unofficial end of summer Monday. For locals, of course,Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: SO LONG, SUMMER THRONGS"
RED BANK: PUTTING TEDx INTO PLAY AGAIN
The wisdom of the late Red Bank physician and international running philosopher Dr. George Sheehan is channeled by his son Timothy Sheehan (inset), in a TEDx Navesink presentation Saturday atContinue reading "RED BANK: PUTTING TEDx INTO PLAY AGAIN"
SANDY HOOK: FAT, HAPPY SEALS ON THE BEACH
Reader William Healey spied this pod of seals sunning on the bay side of Sandy Hook Sunday afternoon. Joe Reynolds of the environmental blog Shore11.org reports they’ve been there sinceContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: FAT, HAPPY SEALS ON THE BEACH"
TEDx NAVESINK: A NEW WAVE BREAKS AT BCC
Next-gen guitar god Kaki King is the special musical guest at the first-ever TEDx Navesink: The Next Wave conference coming to Brookdale on Friday. By TOM CHESEK The way thatContinue reading "TEDx NAVESINK: A NEW WAVE BREAKS AT BCC"
SEA BRIGHT GIRDS FOR EXTRA BEACHGOERS
With only three of its six beaches, including the clothing-optional Gunnison, below, slated to open, Sandy Hook could end up diverting more traffic to Sea Bright.  (Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT GIRDS FOR EXTRA BEACHGOERS"
APOLOGY ENDS HARASSMENT ALLEGATION
Perry Feigenbaum, above in Red Bank’s courtroom, dropped his citizen’s complaint against Sea Bright Councilman Read Murphy. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD An apology by Sea Bright CouncilmanContinue reading "APOLOGY ENDS HARASSMENT ALLEGATION"
World War II-era love letters written by a former Rumson woman to her future husband washed ashore in Sandy Hook Bay after Hurricane Sandy, according to various news accounts. TheContinue reading "BAY YIELDS RUMSON WOMAN’S LOVE LETTERS"
DOWNTOWN SEA BRIGHT UNDERWATER
redbankgreen photographer Peter Lindner snapped this shot on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright at about 10:30 a.m. Water was at mid-thigh, Lindner reports. Wind is howling there, too. Still, aContinue reading "DOWNTOWN SEA BRIGHT UNDERWATER"
SEA BRIGHT: AMA TAKES IT TO THE BEACH
Chef Chuck Lesbirel (left) gets some assistance from Pat Trama prepping artichokes and baby beets for Friday night’s opening of Ama Ristorante in Sea Bright. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. ClickContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: AMA TAKES IT TO THE BEACH"
ACUPUNCTURIST EASES INTO RED BANK SPACE
Heather Poole Smith prepares Rosemary Levine of Manalapan for treatment. Below, a needle goes into another patient’s back. (Photos by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By STACIE FANELLI In aContinue reading "ACUPUNCTURIST EASES INTO RED BANK SPACE"
BUY-IN ON NEW SEA BRIGHT BRIDGE ELUSIVE
Below, dozens of local residents turned out in Sea Bright Monday for a midday presentation of options for dealing with the “serious” condition of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge. (Click toContinue reading "BUY-IN ON NEW SEA BRIGHT BRIDGE ELUSIVE"
COPS: WHALER ‘RODE OVER’ VICTIM’S BOAT
Saturday night’s fatal boat collision occurred near Buoy 20, seen here from Rich Stavola’s Navesink River Road home, where authorities based their rescue operations. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "COPS: WHALER ‘RODE OVER’ VICTIM’S BOAT"
COPS: BODY FOUND, BOAT DRIVER WAS DRUNK
The command center in front of the mansion at 36 Northover Place in Middletown, where the victims of the boating accident came ashore, as seen at about 5 a.m. Sunday.Continue reading "COPS: BODY FOUND, BOAT DRIVER WAS DRUNK"
FULL OF VODKA, COVERED IN BLOOD
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Drugs and alcohol dominate the Middletown police blotter this week, which includes at least two drunken driving arrests in which the drivers are alleged to have hadContinue reading "FULL OF VODKA, COVERED IN BLOOD"
SHREWSBURY POLICE OFFICER DIES AT 58
Shrewsbury Borough Hall has funeral bunting displayed in various locations after the loss of veteran officer Alan Morris. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Sergeant AllanContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE OFFICER DIES AT 58"
GUN WAVER AMONG M’TOWN ARRESTEES
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI One man was arrested for waving a gun and threatening to use it, another was arrested for stealing from a food store and two were cuffed afterContinue reading "GUN WAVER AMONG M’TOWN ARRESTEES"
M’TOWN POLICE MAKE 5 WEEKEND ARRESTS
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Middletown police made five arrests over the weekend, with incidents including two failed burglary attempts and somebody allegedly trying to lift candy, socks and lawn care productsContinue reading "M’TOWN POLICE MAKE 5 WEEKEND ARRESTS"
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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.