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FAIR HAVEN: Incumbent Republican Susan Sorensen won re-election to the borough council, but Aimee Humphreys pulled off a rare win for a Democrat in outpolling incumbent Republican Jerome Koch. TheContinue reading "ELECTION RESULTS FROM ACROSS THE GREEN"
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FAIR HAVEN ACQUIRES OLD HOUSE FOR PARK
The Charles Williams house, with the river in the background. Below, a weathered medallion on the doorframe marks the structure as a Century House. (Photos by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN ACQUIRES OLD HOUSE FOR PARK"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Fair Haven Police Department for the period of October, 2014. 10/04- A River Road business owner reported an attempted break-in atContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
FAIR HAVEN: FOR GARDENERS, 2014 IS A WRAP
The  front walkway at the Raevis house in Fair Haven is decorated with pumpkins grown in the community garden. Below, a bountiful harvest of pumpkins grown on a double plotContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FOR GARDENERS, 2014 IS A WRAP"
Rumson-Fair Haven’s Peyton McCauley tallied a pair of first-half goals and the Bulldawgs defense took care of the rest in a 2-0 win that ended Shore Regional’s remarkable 15-year dominationContinue reading "RFH GIRLS TAKE FIELD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT"
Rumson-Fair Haven quarterback Mike O’Connor streaked 90 yards for a TD and wideout Murray McHeffey pulled in a couple of sensational diving catches as the Dawgs moved to 5-2 onContinue reading "RFH BEATS RARITAN WITH SENSATIONAL PLAYS"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SUSHI AT SANSU
The shrimp tempura roll was a standout, but the new-to-us peanut avocado roll (right) was missing a note at the sushi counter. Or is it a bar? (Photos by JimContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? SUSHI AT SANSU"
Bouncing like a pinball off would-be tacklers, Red Bank Catholic running back Nick Cella motored to a 37-yard touchdown in  RBC’s 35-7 win over Manalapan last week. The effort alsoContinue reading "RBC: CELLA’S 37-YARD TD EARNS GAME BALL"
Press release from Fair Haven School District “When you think you’re done, you’ve just begun,” is the motto of the Student Writer’s Workshops at Viola L. Sickles School in FairContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN SCHOOLS GROWING WRITERS"
Two plays from Red Bank Catholic’s 35-7 win over Manalapan Friday night are in the running for a Shore Sports Zone game ball this week. In one, tight end NickContinue reading "RBC, RFH: FINESSE AND MUSCLE ON DISPLAY"
FAIR HAVEN: A PARADE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Fair Havenites gathered for their traditional Halloween parade from Knollwood School to the firehouse Sunday as creative costumes drew smiles every step of the way. And the make-believe wasn’t onlyContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: A PARADE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES"
Rumson-Fair Haven running back Charlie Volker racked up an astonishing 324 yards and three touchdowns as the Dawgs moved to 4-2 on the season with a win at home overContinue reading "RFH TOPS LAKEWOOD AS VOLKER STEAMROLLS"
CHURN: CABANA 19, BIKE SHOP GO TANDEM
Kristen Winters in the expansion space of her store, Cabana 19. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Two young Red Bank businesses are in an expansive mood these days,Continue reading "CHURN: CABANA 19, BIKE SHOP GO TANDEM"
Rumson-Fair Haven’s Kate Fahey returned from a junior year away from high school tennis to become the first state singles champion in school history last week. Shore Sports Zone, hasContinue reading "RFH: AFTER STATE TITLE, FAHEY PLAYS ON"
Rumson-Fair Haven’s field hockey squad, the top-rated team in this year’s Shore Conference Tournament, shut out Holmdel, 8-0, in round one, advancing to the quarterfinals Tuesday. Rich Chrampanis’ new video-basedContinue reading "RFH IN 8-0 FIELD HOCKEY ROUT OF HOLMDEL"
FAIR HAVEN: JERSEY MOMS GO BLOG
Amy Byrnes, Teicia Gaupp and Cristie Ritz King are the special guests on Thursday, as River Road Books hosts the women of Jersey Moms Blog.  Here’s what might just beContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: JERSEY MOMS GO BLOG"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Fair Haven Police Department for the month of Septemer, 2014. 09/02/14-William Cusa 3rd, 20, Rumson, turned himself in on an outstandingContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
Rumson-Fair Haven QB ike O’Connor and TE Kenny Ferrare are on the ballot for this week’s Shore Sports Zone game ball for this touchdown pass against Manasquan Saturday. Check out ShoreContinue reading "RFH’S TD COMBO UP FOR SSZ GAME BALL"
Press release from the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County On Saturday, November 15, the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County will host its annual Fall CelebracĂ­on, at the RavenContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: MONMOUTH MHA CELEBRATES LIFE"
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional’s varsity football team pulled off a 28-21 win at Manasquan Saturday in a game that saw the return of powerhouse running back Charlie Volker after a coupleContinue reading "RFH BACK TO WINNING FORM WITH VOLKER"
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VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
RED TRUCKS AT RED ROCK
A small dishwasher fire at Red Rock Tap and Grill was put out quickly by firefighters overnight, causing minimal damage. Red Bank Fire Depar ...
CREATIVE COVER UP
The windows of Pearl Street Consignment on Monmouth Street were smashed when a driver crashed their car through them injuring an employee la ...
THEY’RE BACK!
Ospreys returned to the skies over Red Bank this week for the first time since they migrated to warmer climes in late fall. With temperature ...
SPRING IS SPRUNG
RED BANK: Spring 2024 arrives on the Greater Red Bank Green with the vernal equinox at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday.
RED BANK’S FINEST – AND NEWEST
Red Bank Police Officer Eliot Ramos was sworn in as the force’s newest patrolman Thursday, and if you’re doing a double take thinkin ...
EASTER EGG MAYHEM AT THE PARK
An errant whistle spurred an unexpectedly early start to the Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, which had been scheduled to begin at eggsactly 11am ...
PRESEASON DOCKWORK
RED BANK: With winter winding down, marina gets ready for boating season with some dockwork on our beautiful Navesink River.