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RED BANK: REC DIRECTOR QUITS
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Memone Crystian with Red Bank Little Leaguers in 2010. Tamila Bumback, below, will head the department on an interim basis. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank’sContinue reading "RED BANK: REC DIRECTOR QUITS"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 11am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RFH STUDENTS SHOWCASE ARTS TALENTS
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Students of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School wow the crowd during the recent RFH Jazz Combo and Vocal Concert on May 18. Up next at RFH is a Night ofContinue reading "RFH STUDENTS SHOWCASE ARTS TALENTS"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 6am
RBR DANCERS PRESENT SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA
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Press release from Red Bank Regional High School On Thursday, May 28, at 7 pm, and Saturday, May 30, at 2 pm, the dance majors from the Visual and PerformingContinue reading "RBR DANCERS PRESENT SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA"
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May 21st, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK: OLD YEARBOOKS GET PIXELATED
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A screengrab of a “popularity poll” page in the 1956 Red Bank High School yearbook. And hey, do you recognize the graduate shown below? (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "RED BANK: OLD YEARBOOKS GET PIXELATED"
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May 20th, 2015 @ 6am
After falling behind 2-0, the Red Bank Catholic girls’ lacrosse squad surged to a 15-9 win at home over Robbinsville to advance in the South Jersey Group 2 title tourneyContinue reading "RBC GIRLS HEAD TO STATE LACROSSE SEMIS"
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May 19th, 2015 @ 8pm
RFH TEAMS COMPETE IN ROBOT CHALLENGE
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The members of “Team Mystery Gang” (Helena Van Hemmen, Jenny Greener, Leigh Forsyth) and “Team Transformers” (Matt Ramirez, Reed DiCenso, John Phelan, Jack Rallo) were among the teams from Rumson-Fair Haven RegionalContinue reading "RFH TEAMS COMPETE IN ROBOT CHALLENGE"
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May 19th, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON GIRL ADVANCES IN JUNIOR OLYMPICS
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Nicolette DeVito of Rumson placed first in the long jump and third in the 100-meter dash for girls 13 and 14 years old at the USA Track & Field JuniorContinue reading "RUMSON GIRL ADVANCES IN JUNIOR OLYMPICS"
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May 19th, 2015 @ 5am
With the girls’ lacrosse squad of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional heading into the second round of the South Jersey Group 2 playoffs as the top seed, midfielder Jillian Swikart is clearlyContinue reading "RFH: SWIKART’S ALL ABOUT THE ASSISTS"
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May 18th, 2015 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN YOUNG ARTISTS A HIT
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Visitors to the Fair Haven School District Art Show admire self-portraits created by eighth graders at Knollwood School. Press release from Fair Haven School District “Make Your Mark” was theContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN YOUNG ARTISTS A HIT"
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May 15th, 2015 @ 6am
Number-one seed Rumson-Fair Haven’s girls dominated Shore Regional, 17-5, enroute to a third consecutive Shore Conference Tournament lacrosse championship at Monmouth University Monday. Jillian Swikart scored seven goals and BrittanyContinue reading "RFH: GIRLS CLINCH SCT LACROSSE TITLE"
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May 11th, 2015 @ 8pm
The number-one seed Rumson-Fair Haven Lady Bulldogs earned a trip to the Shore Conference Tournament lacrosse finals with a 16-11 win over Colts Neck at Ocean Township Saturday. Brittany BrunoContinue reading "RFH: GIRLS HEAD TO SCT LACROSSE FINALS"
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May 11th, 2015 @ 4am
RUMSON GALLERY HOSTS RBR PHOTO SHOW
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“Façade Feeling” by Olivia Murray (Little Silver) and “A Single Occupation” by Emily Plageman (Shrewsbury) are among the original works on exhibit at Canvas Art Studio, as the Rumson galleryContinue reading "RUMSON GALLERY HOSTS RBR PHOTO SHOW"
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May 8th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK CATHOLIC HOSTS FUN(D)RAISER
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On Saturday May 16, Red Bank Catholic High School hosts a special fundraiser Carnival to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at RBC (30 Peters Place,Continue reading "RED BANK CATHOLIC HOSTS FUN(D)RAISER"
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May 6th, 2015 @ 7am
RED BANK: BIKE LIGHT GIVEAWAY PLANNED
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It’s a mitzvah for local cyclists, says the temple member who dreamed it up. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In an effort toContinue reading "RED BANK: BIKE LIGHT GIVEAWAY PLANNED"
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May 5th, 2015 @ 1pm
RUMSON: EMPTY BOWLS, FULL COOPERATION
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Rumson-Fair Haven senior Olivia Rosenberg and RFH art teacher Zack Wilson display the ceramic bowls that were created and sold to benefit The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean. PressContinue reading "RUMSON: EMPTY BOWLS, FULL COOPERATION"
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May 4th, 2015 @ 6am
Jillian Swikart scored five goals to pace the Rumson-Fair Haven Lady Bulldogs to a dominating effort at home over Red Bank Catholic in lacrosse Wednesday.  Brittany Bruno added three goalsContinue reading "RFH GIRLS CRUISE PAST RBC, 14-2"
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April 30th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: SCHOOL TAX UP NEARLY 7 PERCENT
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Suzanne Viscomi, of the board’s finance committee, speaking at Tuesday night’s meeting. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The typical Red Bank homeowner willContinue reading "RED BANK: SCHOOL TAX UP NEARLY 7 PERCENT"
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April 29th, 2015 @ 6am
RBR SENIOR SHARES PRINCETON AWARD
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Red Bank Regional senior Morgan Brunson (holding certificate) was among the New Jersey high school students honored by Princeton University, at the 2015 Princeton Prize in Race Relations ceremony onContinue reading "RBR SENIOR SHARES PRINCETON AWARD"
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April 29th, 2015 @ 6am
RFH ACHIEVERS HONORED BY BOARD OF ED
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Rumson-Fair Haven junior Hannah Stamer (center) was among the RFH students recognized for academic and athletic achievements at an April 14 meeting of the RFH Board of Education. Press releaseContinue reading "RFH ACHIEVERS HONORED BY BOARD OF ED"
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April 28th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK REGIONAL STARS SIGN IN
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Left to right: Red Bank Regional athletes Sam McPherson (soccer), Marissa Albano (track) and Dan Vilardi (lacrosse) signed to play Division I Sports for their accepted colleges on April 15,Continue reading "RED BANK REGIONAL STARS SIGN IN"
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April 23rd, 2015 @ 6am
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PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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 ...