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ON THE GREEN: BLIZZARD WATCH ISSUED
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Broad Street in Red Bank following a December, 2010 snowstorm. Below, a forecast map from the National Weather Service indicates a snowfall of 14 inches is “most likely” in onContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: BLIZZARD WATCH ISSUED"
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January 21st, 2016 @ 12pm
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RED BANK: WHAT’S NEXT FOR RAYRAP SITE?
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The zoning board shot down a plan to build 22 townhouses and condos on a parcel bound by Clay Street, Harding Road and Hudson Avenue, throwing the future of the siteContinue reading "RED BANK: WHAT’S NEXT FOR RAYRAP SITE?"
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December 11th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: ZONERS ZAP RAYRAP PLAN
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Resident Bill Brooks studies a RayRap exhibit prior to the zoning board hearing. Below, a rendering of the proposed six-unit condo building that would front on Harding Road at HudsonContinue reading "RED BANK: ZONERS ZAP RAYRAP PLAN"
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December 3rd, 2015 @ 11pm
LITTLE SILVER: RBR WARNS OF BOOZE & DRUGS
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RBR quarterback Jack Navitsky on the run against Colts Neck in a home game in September. (Photo courtesy of Shore Sports Zone) By JOHN T. WARD Heading into a championshipContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: RBR WARNS OF BOOZE & DRUGS"
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November 24th, 2015 @ 6pm
By JOHN T. WARD A Super Bowl party that turned violent earlier this year led to a Red Bank man’s indictment on two counts of attempted murder Tuesday. Robert E. Boyd,Continue reading "RED BANK: ATTEMPTED MURDERS ALLEGED"
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November 18th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: RAYRAP TRAFFIC PLAN RAPPED
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Planning consultant John Jahr addresses a question from Hudson Avenue resident William Hartigan as builder Ray Rapcavage props up an exhibit Thursday night. Below, a view of the six-unit condoContinue reading "RED BANK: RAYRAP TRAFFIC PLAN RAPPED"
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November 6th, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK: RAYRAP PLAN ON ZONING AGENDA
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Developer Ray Rapcavage is scheduled to return to the Red Bank zoning board Thursday night with his proposal to build 22 homes on a block bounded by Harding Road, Hudson Avenue andContinue reading "RED BANK: RAYRAP PLAN ON ZONING AGENDA"
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November 5th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: NO DECISION ON RAYRAP PLAN
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A house at the corner of Harding Road and Hudson Avenue, above, is one of five that would be demolished if  the plan is approved. Below, neighbors examined exhibits duringContinue reading "RED BANK: NO DECISION ON RAYRAP PLAN"
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September 4th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: RAYRAP HEARING TO RESUME
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More than a year after it began and nine months after the last session on the topic, the Red Bank zoning board’s hearing of Ray Rapcavage‘s plan to transform most ofContinue reading "RED BANK: RAYRAP HEARING TO RESUME"
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September 3rd, 2015 @ 7am
RUMSON: BLITHEWALD RAZED
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Five months after a devastating fire, the Rumson mansion known as Blithewald was demolished Monday. The 132-year-old home, on Buena Vista Avenue, was undergoing extensive redecoration for use as a designer showcase forContinue reading "RUMSON: BLITHEWALD RAZED"
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August 18th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: RAYRAP DROPS MARKET FROM PLAN
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Above is architect David Carnivale’s rendering of the six-unit condo building on Harding Road that would replace the previously planned market. Below, architect Cathy Zuckerman’s rendering of the condos proposedContinue reading "RED BANK: RAYRAP DROPS MARKET FROM PLAN"
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July 30th, 2015 @ 5am
LITTLE SILVER: OFFICE BUILDING PLANNED
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A warehouse-style office building is planned for the vacant lot on Willow Drive near Branch Avenue. Below, council members examining developer Ray Smith’s plans Monday night. (Photos by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: OFFICE BUILDING PLANNED"
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July 7th, 2015 @ 8am
BON JOVI TO HOST CLINTON, BUT WHERE?
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Bon Jovi’s Middletown home, above, as seen in 2008. Below, Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, with Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna and former mayor Ed McKenna in 2011. (PhotosContinue reading "BON JOVI TO HOST CLINTON, BUT WHERE?"
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June 9th, 2015 @ 8am
FAIR HAVEN: FITNESS, FASHION AND FLOWERS
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Lisa Tave shows off the gym bag she created, which gave rise to her new shop of the same name: Physhion. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FITNESS, FASHION AND FLOWERS"
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June 3rd, 2015 @ 11am
RED BANK: KAYAKER’S DEATH INSPIRES ALERT
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A new water-safety sign was installed Wednesday at Red Bank’s Maple Cove, a popular Navesink River put-in spot for kayakers and canoeists. With the help of Councilwoman Cindy Burnham, theContinue reading "RED BANK: KAYAKER’S DEATH INSPIRES ALERT"
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May 7th, 2015 @ 10am
RUMSON: FIRE RULED AN ACCIDENT
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Monday’s fire at the Rumson mansion known as Blithewald appears to have been accidental, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office. Spokesman Charlie Webster told redbankgreen on Thursday that investigatorsContinue reading "RUMSON: FIRE RULED AN ACCIDENT"
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April 23rd, 2015 @ 2pm
Here’s a Sea Bright firefighter’s view, courtesy of a helmet-mounted camera, of Monday’s fire at the Rumson mansion known as Blithewald. A message on the Sea Bright Fire Rescue FacebookContinue reading "RUMSON: FIREFIGHTER’S VIEW OF BLAZE"
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April 22nd, 2015 @ 3pm
RUMSON: ‘TOUGH SPOTS’ MADE FIRE DAUNTING
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Blithewald as seen Tuesday morning. An area of the roof between two dormers showed heavy damaged, as seen below. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "RUMSON: ‘TOUGH SPOTS’ MADE FIRE DAUNTING"
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April 21st, 2015 @ 10am
RUMSON: FIRE RIPS SHOWCASE MANSION
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Fire caused extensive damage Monday afternoon to a Rumson home slated as the showcase for the monthlong VNA Stately Homes by the Sea fundraiser. No one was injured in theContinue reading "RUMSON: FIRE RIPS SHOWCASE MANSION"
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April 20th, 2015 @ 4pm
RUMSON: SHOTS LEAD TO CONTEMPT CHARGE
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By JOHN T. WARD A Philadelphia man was in custody Monday after firing a pistol inside a Rumson residence Sunday night, police said. But Robert Toros, 36, was charged withContinue reading "RUMSON: SHOTS LEAD TO CONTEMPT CHARGE"
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March 23rd, 2015 @ 9am
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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.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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