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GIRL’S BEST FRIEND? A DIAMOND IN THE RUFF
They were supposed to be drumming up attention for the Red Bank Charter School raffle of a $4,000 diamond pendant donated by A.H. Fisher Diamonds. But these girls were distractedContinue reading "GIRL’S BEST FRIEND? A DIAMOND IN THE RUFF"
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FOUNDATION ENVISIONS LINK TO RBPS POND
A satellite view of the pond at the Red Bank Primary School, courtesy of Google Maps. Below, Andrew Winning, 10, demonstrates a human sun clock on the school grounds. (ClickContinue reading "FOUNDATION ENVISIONS LINK TO RBPS POND"
LITTLE SILVER SEARCH YIELDS NOTHING
Police presence was high on the roads bordering the marshland, including Prospect Avenue, above. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD An intensive manhunt for two suspected burglars in LittleContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER SEARCH YIELDS NOTHING"
YOUNG RUMSON BAKERS RAISE SOME DOUGH
Sophie Shea, center, and Kristina Taylor, right working their roadside bake sale with friend Willow Nicolaides on Saturday. (Click to enlarge) By STEPHANIE SCHROEPFER What began as a curbside nickel-and-dime lemonadeContinue reading "YOUNG RUMSON BAKERS RAISE SOME DOUGH"
BRINGING A LITTLE EARTH DAY RAIN INDOORS
Dozens of Red Bank residents ignored Sunday’s rain to turn out at an Earth Day fair at the Red Bank Middle School, where a rapt audience of children simulated rainfallContinue reading "BRINGING A LITTLE EARTH DAY RAIN INDOORS"
TRAINING FOR RAPID RESONSE TO WRECKS
Seventeen-year-old fire cadet (and R-FH senior) Tom Brenner of Fair Haven played the victim trapped in a damaged car, above, as members of the Fair Haven volunteer fire and firstContinue reading "TRAINING FOR RAPID RESONSE TO WRECKS"
By JOHN T. WARD Some 40 teens from Rumson and Fair Haven, and a pair of Rumson homeowners, are facing charges following a police raid on a house party SaturdayContinue reading "40 JUVENILES ARRESTED AT RUMSON PARTY"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of March 30 and April 6, 2012. This information is unedited. Theft occurring on 4-1-12Continue reading "ARRESTS FOR SKATEBOARDING, PAPER THEFT"
ON THE HUNT FOR PRETTY EGGS
You have to love an event advertised as “something that will start on time and be over in a flash,” even if the weather drives it indoors, as happened withContinue reading "ON THE HUNT FOR PRETTY EGGS"
ON THE AGENDA: PITCHFORKS, TURF & MORE
Proponents of a Red Bank community garden try for another bite of the apple with their request to farm a portion of the public library property, above. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "ON THE AGENDA: PITCHFORKS, TURF & MORE"
PRIMARY SCHOOL BIDS PRINCIPAL FAREWELL
The Red Bank Primary School PTO threw a sendoff dinner in the school cafeteria Monday night for principal Rick Cohen, who is leaving this week to become director of curriculumContinue reading "PRIMARY SCHOOL BIDS PRINCIPAL FAREWELL"
MORE FAUX TURF SLATED FOR BASIE FIELDS
The additional fields would be striped primarily for soccer, lacrosse and field hockey, unlike the existing football and soccer field, above. Below, a visual provided by officials of the planContinue reading "MORE FAUX TURF SLATED FOR BASIE FIELDS"
For the third consecutive year, Red Bank Middle Schoolers have exterminated the competition in a national video-production contest sponsored by a pest-control trade group. The $3,000 grand prize for theContinue reading "RBMS BAGS MORE CASH WITH ANTI-RAT RAP"
A two-classrooom expansion of Point Road School to accommodate a new all-day kindergarten program won overwhelming approval by Little Silver voters Tuesday, according to figures reported by the Asbury ParkContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER OKS ALL-DAY-KINDERGARTEN"
BIKE SHOP PLANS WEST FRONT ROLLOUT
Jonathan Erdelyi takes a break from painting the interior of the Red Bicycle Studio, his new bike shop on West Front Street. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD MoreContinue reading "BIKE SHOP PLANS WEST FRONT ROLLOUT"
RFH ROWING: RIG, RIG, RIG YOUR BOAT
Wednesday was the first day of the outdoor season for members of RFH Rowing, the sculling crews of Rumson and Fair Haven teens.  The kids spent the session on dryContinue reading "RFH ROWING: RIG, RIG, RIG YOUR BOAT"
R-FH TOPS RBR IN RIDGE ROAD RIVALRY
Delores Martin, mother of point guard Asim Jules, cheers on Red Bank Regional in its NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II showdown against Rumson-Fair Haven Tuesday night. Bulldog senior JJ ConklinContinue reading "R-FH TOPS RBR IN RIDGE ROAD RIVALRY"
IN SHREWSBURY: FEELING THE ERG
Dozens of indoor rowers turned out at the Shrewsbury Borough School on Sunday for the Two River Erg Challenge organized by John Crilly of Navesink Indoor Rowing. The event cardContinue reading "IN SHREWSBURY: FEELING THE ERG"
Scenes from the second annual Sunday Showcase at Red Bank Regional High on Sunday, in which dozens of students danced, sang, played and spoke, accompanied by Tim McLoone and theContinue reading "SHOW TIME AT RBR"
The Red Bank Regional HS Choir made a guest appearance onstage with Foreigner at the sold-out Count Basie Theatre Wednesday night, joining lead singer Kelly Hansen and the band forContinue reading "RBR CHOIR KNOWS WHAT LOVE IS, LIVE"
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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 ...