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Sunday’s Star-Ledger had an eye-opening article on police salaries in New Jersey. Analyzing 2009 pay data from police departments throughout the state, the Sledger concluded that the average municipal copContinue reading "POLICE PAY IN SLEDGER SPOTLIGHT"
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BIKERS’ BONANZA: A TRIO FOR TWO-WHEELERS
Riders assemble for the start of last year’s Tour de Fair Haven. The straightaways and sidestreets of the greater Green have been thinned — just barely — of peak-season traffic.Continue reading "BIKERS’ BONANZA: A TRIO FOR TWO-WHEELERS"
Mary Howell, foreground, and Clerk Allyson Cinquegrana at a council meeting in February (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) Fair Haven business administrator Mary Howell has resigned from her job as theContinue reading "HOWELL RESIGNS AS ADMINISTRATOR"
Zoe Gallagher, 13, had rallied support for the measure after trees on a Poplar Avenue property were cut down to make room for two houses. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; clickContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN TREE ORDINANCE DIES"
Hopeless idealists that we are, redbankgreen today brings out of mothballs an effort to encourage civil discourse in its reader comments. Comment of the Week, which we stopped running afterContinue reading "REVIVING COMMENT OF THE WEEK"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Nancy Kern, the only female mayor in Fair Haven’s nearly two centuries of history, passed away Monday, according to Mayor Mike Halfacre. Kern also served for aContinue reading "FORMER FAIR HAVEN MAYOR KERN HAS DIED"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It was a steamy Tuesday night in Fair Haven. Thankfully there were rollercoasters and ice cream cones to cool things off a bit, and the locals indulged.Continue reading "BEATING THE HEAT AT THE FIREHOUSE"
OUTAGE CAUSES TRAFFIC, CLOSURES, BEER
A Fair Haven police officer directed traffic Monday afternoon at a light at the Fair Haven-Little Silver border. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A malfunctionContinue reading "OUTAGE CAUSES TRAFFIC, CLOSURES, BEER"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A veteran educator with local roots will fill Bret Schundler’s spot as head of the state education department, a post he commanded less than a year beforeContinue reading "FORMER R-FH TEACH FILLS SCHUNDLER’S SPOT"
STARTING TONIGHT: FAIR FAIR HAVEN
Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair gets started tonight and runs through September 4. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI For many, it’s the last shot at summerContinue reading "STARTING TONIGHT: FAIR FAIR HAVEN"
COPS WANT HELP FINDING BANK JOB SUSPECT
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Police are still looking for the man who robbed a Fair Haven bank last week, and now they’re asking for help from the public to get him.Continue reading "COPS WANT HELP FINDING BANK JOB SUSPECT"
SETTING UP A FIREMAN’S FUNHOUSE
The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair kicks off a week from today, and workers have been busy setting up the rides, food stands and, apparently, making sure the place is well-ventilated.Continue reading "SETTING UP A FIREMAN’S FUNHOUSE"
RUMSON LOOKING FOR FAIR HAVEN-TYPE LOVE
A view of Rumson’s business district, which is being eyed for streetscape improvements. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Rumson officials were scratching their heads lastContinue reading "RUMSON LOOKING FOR FAIR HAVEN-TYPE LOVE"
NO SIZZLE YET, BUT STEAK IS COMING
For years it was Bayshore Charlie’s, but soon this River Road establishment will be dishing out fare of a different kind. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "NO SIZZLE YET, BUT STEAK IS COMING"
TIMES SHOWS FAIR HAVEN THE LOVE
Stores at Fair Haven Road and River Road in 2007. (Click to enlarge) Fair Haven got quite an effusive plug in the real estate section of the Sunday New YorkContinue reading "TIMES SHOWS FAIR HAVEN THE LOVE"
Fair Haven’s police force will get 2.5-percent raises this year and next. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI After eight months of negotiations, Fair Haven’s police force, minus the chief,Continue reading "FH COPS GET NEW CONTRACT, RAISES"
The expanding set of charges against accused burglar Carl VonPier of Fair Haven has grown yet again, this time to include a Red Bank business among his alleged victims. TheContinue reading "COPS: CRIME SPREE INCLUDED BUTCHER SHOP"
ROUGHING IT IN SHALLOW CENTER FIELD
Fair Haven Fields during last Friday night’s campout, organized by the borough parks and rec deparment. (Photos by Peter Lindner; click to enlarge) Several dozen Fair Havenites took part inContinue reading "ROUGHING IT IN SHALLOW CENTER FIELD"
RIVER PARK PLAN TAKES SHAPE IN FAIR HAVEN
An informal committee met at the former Charles Williams estate Monday to discuss its future. (Photos by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s a simple plan, withContinue reading "RIVER PARK PLAN TAKES SHAPE IN FAIR HAVEN"
A 19-year-old Fair Haven man was in custody after admitting to a spree of burglaries early Tuesday morning in Colts Neck and Tinton Falls, according to the Asbury Park Press.Continue reading "FAIR HAVENITE NABBED FOR BREAK-INS"
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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.