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RED BANK: RIVERMARK PROJECT APPROVED
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RED BANK: Planners approve Rivermark office and luxury condo project at West Front Street and Maple Avenue after a bit of shrinkage.
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July 17th, 2018 @ 12pm
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RED BANK: SAXUM SPREE CONTINUES
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RED BANK: Real estate investment firm Saxum continues its recent buying spree with acquisition of Urban Outfitters building.
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July 13th, 2018 @ 12am
RED BANK: STATION CRAVES DUNKINS
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RED BANK: Five years after planners shot down a proposed 7-Eleven at the Newman Springs Road Shell station, the station owner is proposing to build a Dunkin' Donuts.
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July 12th, 2018 @ 12am
RED BANK CHURN: VEGAN TAKEOUT OPENS
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RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, vegan mecca opens a new takeout shop, a framing business consolidates, and a party-services business holds a moving sale.
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July 11th, 2018 @ 9am
RED BANK: TWO EATERIES AND A ‘WILD EYE’
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RED BANK: After an overhaul, a long-closed restaurant reopens; a new one announces its debut plan; and an intriguing new retail spot opens its doors.
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June 29th, 2018 @ 9am
RED BANK: RIVERCENTER REBOOT BEGINS
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RED BANK: RiverCenter kicks off drive to new 'vision' and strategic plan with a session that attracts about 70 merchants and others.
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June 19th, 2018 @ 8am
RED BANK: RETHINKING RIVERCENTER’S JOB
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RED BANK: Led by a frustrated business owner, RiverCenter embarks on an effort next week to redefine its job, and is seeking public input.
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June 13th, 2018 @ 2pm
RED BANK: MIXED-USE BUILDING WINS OK
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RED BANK: A mixed-use building would replace a house on Shrewsbury Avenue under a development plan OK'd by the planning board.
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June 11th, 2018 @ 6am
RED BANK: SIGNS OF CHURN DOWNTOWN
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RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, two DIY rustic-sign shops plan opening. Plus news on an expansion by Trap Door Escape Room, a move by the artisan's collective, and more.
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June 8th, 2018 @ 12pm
RED BANK: CORNER PROJECT ‘TOO BIG’
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RED BANK: Planners praise proposed office and luxury condo plan for corner of West Front and Maple, but tell developer it's too big.
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June 5th, 2018 @ 7am
RED BANK: PARKING, TAXES & MORE
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RED BANK: At last week's session, the council took action on parking, administration and commercial trash pickups; hearings slated on taxes, RiverCenter and shared services.
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June 4th, 2018 @ 12pm
RED BANK: ‘PUPPY MILL’ BILL TABLED
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RED BANK: Controversial 'puppy mill' ordinance tabled for a month in order to give stakeholders a chance to work out a compromise, Horgan says.
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May 31st, 2018 @ 12pm
RED BANK: Six months after parking reform efforts stalled, RiverCenter ponies up $25k as council nears selection of consultant.
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May 23rd, 2018 @ 3pm
RED BANK: DISH TO SET FINAL TABLE
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RED BANK: In Retail Churn, Dish to close after 13 years, will soon be replaced by another restaurant, according to unconfirmed reports. Also, a dance studio adds to its space downtown.
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May 22nd, 2018 @ 2pm
RED BANK: DOUBTS ON PRESERVATION LAW
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RED BANK: An effort to give teeth to the Historic Preservation Commission leaves a bad taste for some planning board members.
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May 22nd, 2018 @ 7am
RED BANK: BASIE NOW ‘CENTER FOR THE ARTS’
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RED BANK: Count Basie Theatre is now the Count Basie Center for the Arts, a change made to reflect the venue's transformation into an an arts 'campus,' officials said.
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May 15th, 2018 @ 9am
RED BANK: PUPPY LAW MAY END UP IN COURT
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RED BANK: Council revives proposed 'puppy mill' ordinance as Bark Avenue, the borough's only dog retailer, threatens lawsuit.
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May 10th, 2018 @ 11am
RED BANK: COFFEE CORRAL PLAN OK’D
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RED BANK: Planning board OKs Coffee Corral expansion and creation of new deli on West Side; news ticker on OceanFirst HQ.
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May 8th, 2018 @ 7am
RED BANK: LUXURY UNITS, OFFICE PLANNED
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RED BANK: Builder plans office and luxury units with underground parking at West Front and Maple, current site of a "really terrible" gateway to downtown.
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May 3rd, 2018 @ 12pm
RED BANK: LOOKING UPSTAIRS FOR PARKING
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RED BANK: Taylor spearheads effort to get a handle on how spaces above retail stores are utilized for incorporation into parking study.
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May 2nd, 2018 @ 12pm
Partyline
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.
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)