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TAX DISCOUNT IDEA BROACHED, PUT ON HOLD
Councilman Bob Marchese explains his idea to generate revenue through investing taxes that are paid early, while councilman Ben Lucarelli looks on. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI ItContinue reading "TAX DISCOUNT IDEA BROACHED, PUT ON HOLD"
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FAIR HAVEN CUTS ADMINISTRATOR’S HOURS
Administrator Mary Howell at Monday’s council meeting, where her hours were cut and some of her duties were handed off to Clerk Allyson Cinquegrana, in background. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN CUTS ADMINISTRATOR’S HOURS"
GET READY TO KEEL OVER IN THE KITCHEN
This Rumson kitchen is one of five stops on the tour. Admit it: Two-story foyers, sweeping stairways and high-end family entertainment suites just don’t do it for you. No, You’reContinue reading "GET READY TO KEEL OVER IN THE KITCHEN"
FAIR HAVEN SWEARS IN NEW CHIEF
Jim Cerruti was sworn in Friday as Fair Haven’s fire chief, a duty he’s been filling since November. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Although he really took overContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN SWEARS IN NEW CHIEF"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Last week’s image was no challenge for Frank Scalzo and Fred Blumberg, each of whom recognized it as the holiday display put out by the homeowner at 8 Fair HavenContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
Environmental activist and former American Littoral Society executive director Derickson ‘Dery’ Bennett of Fair Haven has died at the age of 79, the Asbury Park Press reports. The newspaper saysContinue reading "ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST DERY BENNETT, 79"
A BIT OF FROSTY ON THE WINDOW
Dressed-for-the-weather sign painter Harry Scanlon of Fair Haven dresses up the windows at the New Corner Restaurant in Red Bank on Thursday. (Click to enlarge) Whoa! Temperatures in the twenties!Continue reading "A BIT OF FROSTY ON THE WINDOW"
Because of a weather forecast calling for rain, Fair Haven has postponed its Tree Lighting and Open House scheduled for tomorrow until Saturday, December 12.
FOLEY’S WRECK CAUSED SECOND CRASH
Foley’s SUV in the Atlantic Highlands wrecking yard where it was towed after the accident. (Photo courtesy of Rumson PD) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A motorist crashed into the telephone poleContinue reading "FOLEY’S WRECK CAUSED SECOND CRASH"
[EDITOR’S NOTE: See update below] A redbankgreen reporter was threatened with arrest by Fair Haven police today when he tried to photograph the wrecked fire department vehicle of former fireContinue reading "POLICE THREATEN REPORTER WITH ARREST"
FOLEY CRASH WAS SECOND IN 20 MONTHS
The sheared stump of the utility pole struck by Foley’s car on East River Road was still there Monday, more than a week after the accident. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI [EDITOR’SContinue reading "FOLEY CRASH WAS SECOND IN 20 MONTHS"
RUMSON BEGINS READYING FOR ITS REGATTA
A view of the Navesink River from Victory Park in Rumson, where many spectators will watch the 2010 Dad Vail Regatta. County officials have OK’d viewing from Oceanic Bridge. (PhotoContinue reading "RUMSON BEGINS READYING FOR ITS REGATTA"
Shaun Foley has quit his post as Fair Haven’s fire chief following a bizarre series of incidents Sunday night that began with a car crash and ended with a massiveContinue reading "PRESS: FOLEY RESIGNS, FACES DUI CHARGE"
FIREFIGHTERS MUM ON CHIEF’S PAST, FUTURE
Emergency vehicles on the Oceanic Bridge during the rescue of Fair Haven Fire Chief Shaun Foley Sunday night. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Yesterday had the feel of Black Monday at theContinue reading "FIREFIGHTERS MUM ON CHIEF’S PAST, FUTURE"
CHIEF TO FACE CHARGES FOR ACCIDENT
A Fair Haven Rescue Squad ambulance carries Fire Chief Shaun Foley  from the scene of his  apparent suicide attempt in Rumson Sunday night. Below, Foley in early 2008. No chargesContinue reading "CHIEF TO FACE CHARGES FOR ACCIDENT"
The man who jumped into the Navesink River from the Oceanic Bridge in an apparent suicide attempt Sunday night was Shaun Foley, chief of the volunteer fire department in neighboringContinue reading "JUMPER WAS FAIR HAVEN FIRE CHIEF"
One day after he pleaded guilty to federal charges arising from an $8 million investment scam, Fair Haven resident Maxwell Smith was in state court Wednesday, owning up to moreContinue reading "MONEY MAN ADMITS TO STATE FRAUD CHARGES"
Maxwell Smith, a 69-year-old financial advisor and Fair Haven resident, pleaded guilty to fraud charges yesterday, admitting he stole at least $8 million from clients. He faces up to 20Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN MAN ADMITS $8 MILLION SCAM"
RUMSON SNAGS REGATTA FOR 2010
For one year at least, the Navesink River off Rumson’s Victory Park will be home to America’s largest collegiate rowing event. Officials of the Dad Vail Regatta made it officialContinue reading "RUMSON SNAGS REGATTA FOR 2010"
MAJOR REGATTA EYES MOVE TO RUMSON
The waters off Rumson’s Victory Park may be filled with the sleek sculls of about 120 college rowing teams next May. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI America’s largest intercollegiate rowing competition, theContinue reading "MAJOR REGATTA EYES MOVE TO RUMSON"
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NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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 ...
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