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By DUSTIN RACIOPPI [Editor’s Note: this story contains updated information from the Prosecutor’s Office] One teenager was killed and two others were seriously injured in an early-morning crash in MiddletownContinue reading "CRASH KILLS TEEN, INJURES TWO MORE"
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February 28th, 2011 @ 11am
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SNOW ADDED TO TOP PED SAFETY CONCERNS
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It doesn’t do much good if snow blocks access to a shoveled sidewalk, residents say. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The list of concerns relatedContinue reading "SNOW ADDED TO TOP PED SAFETY CONCERNS"
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February 10th, 2011 @ 1pm
SUV FLIPS IN TWO-CAR RUMSON ACCIDENT
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One car flipped in a late-morning accident on Rumson Road Saturday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A two-car accident on Rumson Road sent an unknownContinue reading "SUV FLIPS IN TWO-CAR RUMSON ACCIDENT"
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February 5th, 2011 @ 11am
RED BANK, OTHERS SECURE STREET AID
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Peters Place is one of two borough streets targeted for improvements. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank is among four towns on The Green to pull in aContinue reading "RED BANK, OTHERS SECURE STREET AID"
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February 4th, 2011 @ 10am
COURTYARDS PLAN GETS CLOSER ONCE-OVER
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James Hulsizer with a depiction of the planned Courtyards at Monmouth. Below, an architect’s rendering from last summer. (Click to enlarge) Red Bank zoners held the first of what isContinue reading "COURTYARDS PLAN GETS CLOSER ONCE-OVER"
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January 20th, 2011 @ 9pm
Some shots from the central Red Bank taken before dawn Wednesday. To enlarge the photo display, start it, then click the embiggen symbol in the lower right corner. To getContinue reading "SCENES FROM AN ‘AVERAGE’ SNOWFALL"
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January 12th, 2011 @ 7am
PARKING BAN MULLED AFTER $470K BLIZZARD
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Red Bank officials are looking to make changes to their snow-management plans, including an on-street parking ban overnight. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI In theContinue reading "PARKING BAN MULLED AFTER $470K BLIZZARD"
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January 11th, 2011 @ 7pm
SNOW: ARE WE IN FOR IT OR WHAT?
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Dee Patel’s grocery store on Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank cleared an early path for customers during the December 26-27 storm. (Click to enlarge) The too-white winter of 2011 isContinue reading "SNOW: ARE WE IN FOR IT OR WHAT?"
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January 11th, 2011 @ 7am
PROBLEM RUMSON INTERSECTION GETS A LIFT
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Recent changes to the intersection of Rumson Road and Bingham Avenue are expected to reduce accidents and increase sight lines. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "PROBLEM RUMSON INTERSECTION GETS A LIFT"
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January 7th, 2011 @ 9am
LOCALS WEIGH IN ON PARKING DECK
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The White Street municipal lot will be discussed as the site for a revamped parking area. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Earlier this week, RedContinue reading "LOCALS WEIGH IN ON PARKING DECK"
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January 6th, 2011 @ 11am
ON DECK, MAYBE: NEW DOWNTOWN GARAGE
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Mayor Pasquale Menna says Red Bank has an “extraordinary” parking shortage that is crimping downtown businesses. (Click to enlarge) After idling for several years, the possibility that Red Bank mayContinue reading "ON DECK, MAYBE: NEW DOWNTOWN GARAGE"
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January 3rd, 2011 @ 12pm
SEA BRIGHT, M’TOWN ‘STUCK’ ALL OVER
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Sea Bright residents try to shovel out the side streets of Ocean Avenue Monday afternoon. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Sea Bright and Middletown officialsContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT, M’TOWN ‘STUCK’ ALL OVER"
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December 27th, 2010 @ 3pm
MINOR ACCIDENT, MAJOR CONCERNS
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An accident at the intersection of Ridge and Fair Haven roads is the latest reminder how dangerous the intersection can be, officials said. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)Continue reading "MINOR ACCIDENT, MAJOR CONCERNS"
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December 22nd, 2010 @ 9am
HIGHLANDS-SEA BRIGHT BRIDGE OPENS EARLY
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Work on the travel lanes on the Rt. 36 bridge is complete. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The state Department of Transportation is done withContinue reading "HIGHLANDS-SEA BRIGHT BRIDGE OPENS EARLY"
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December 13th, 2010 @ 2pm
FAIR HAVEN MERCHANT MIFFED BY ROADBLOCK
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The parking lot at Shutters was opened up Monday afternoon, after eight days that put a dent in business. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI IfContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN MERCHANT MIFFED BY ROADBLOCK"
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December 8th, 2010 @ 11am
MINOR INJURIES IN RUMSON ROAD CRASH
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One person was injured in a head-on collision on Rumson Road Tuesday night. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI An unidentified driver was taken to aContinue reading "MINOR INJURIES IN RUMSON ROAD CRASH"
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November 24th, 2010 @ 6am
PEDESTRIAN’S DEATH PROMPTS SAFETY TALKS
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Borough officials have asked the state DOT to look into safety improvements at the Maple Avenue/West Front Street intersection, where a pedestrian was killed two weeks ago. (Photo by DustinContinue reading "PEDESTRIAN’S DEATH PROMPTS SAFETY TALKS"
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November 10th, 2010 @ 7am
FREE PARKING NOT IN THE BAG THIS YEAR
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If free parking comes to Red Bank for the holidays, it’ll cost somebody. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI In past years it’s been a rubberContinue reading "FREE PARKING NOT IN THE BAG THIS YEAR"
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November 9th, 2010 @ 8am
WEEKLONG DETOUR KICKS IN WEDNESDAY
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West Bergen Place will be OOC for about a week in November for railroad work. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI If the neon orange sign hasn’t done it forContinue reading "WEEKLONG DETOUR KICKS IN WEDNESDAY"
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November 9th, 2010 @ 6am
TAXI LAW CHANGES JUNKED, AGAIN
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Cabbies, mostly in the background, helped fill the council chambers Monday night to oppose proposed changes to local regs. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI AsContinue reading "TAXI LAW CHANGES JUNKED, AGAIN"
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October 26th, 2010 @ 6am
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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.