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NJ.com published data Thursday showing changes in home values, as indicated by sales, in Monmouth County over the last decade. The average sale price the county in 2015 was $478,821, compared toContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: HOME SALE PRICES"
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The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of March 11 to March 24, 2016. This information is unedited. CRIMES Theft:Continue reading "RED BANK CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of March 16 to March 23, 2016. A report of Shoplifting was reported by aContinue reading "SHREWSBURY CRIME REPORTS"
RED BANK: CRUISES AND CONCESSIONS
The little-used concession stand at Riverside Gardens Park could be open regularly in coming months. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Quick bites overlooking theContinue reading "RED BANK: CRUISES AND CONCESSIONS"
RED BANK: REJECTED PLAN GETS SECOND SHOT
The project, dubbed the Element, would be built on West Front Street next door to Trinity Episcopal Church. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD AContinue reading "RED BANK: REJECTED PLAN GETS SECOND SHOT"
ON THE GREEN: SPRING IS IN THE HAIR
Colorist Nina Schock of Salon Concrete in Red Bank took advantage of temperatures in the low 70s to style a trio of mannequin heads out on Broad Street Wednesday afternoon.Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: SPRING IS IN THE HAIR"
RED BANK: SEITZ GETS WET AT HOTEL SHOW
The stark black-and-white natural images of photographer Colin Seitz continue on display at The Oyster Point Hotel, through March and the month of April.
RED BANK: WEIGHTED CHARTER LOTTERY OK’D
The lottery drawing is scheduled for April 28 at the charter school, on Oakland Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Though its highly controversialContinue reading "RED BANK: WEIGHTED CHARTER LOTTERY OK’D"
RED BANK: COMING ATTRACTIONS, FOR MCAC
The Hank Williams biopic I SAW THE LIGHT keynotes a new springtime slate of sneak-peek movie screenings at BowTie Cinemas, benefitting the Monmouth County Arts Council.
Shrewsbury’s Acme Markets store is expected to close by the end of April, NJ.com reports. The store is one of three in New Jersey and Pennsylvania that the supermarket chain willContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: ACME EXITING"
ON THE GREEN: WARM ENCOUNTER IN RUMSON
A deer checks out two-legged visitors enjoying a first-full-day-of-spring stroll in Rumson’s Meadowridge Park late Monday afternoon. The post-winter thaw continues Tuesday, with temperatures expected to peak at about 55 degrees,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: WARM ENCOUNTER IN RUMSON"
RED BANK: DAVID CROSS TAKES BASIE STAGE
Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny (Mathis) and more, as the Count Basie springs into action with vintage jukebox hits and off-beat comedy.
SHREWSBURY CRIME REPORTS
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of March 11 to March 16, 2016. A report of Criminal Mischief was reported byContinue reading "SHREWSBURY CRIME REPORTS"
RED BANK: HUNTING CONDITIONS EGGCELLENT
Escorted as in the past by borough police, the Easter Bunny arrived at Eastside Park in Red Bank Saturday afternoon for an annual Easter Egg Hunt that attracted hundreds of kids,Continue reading "RED BANK: HUNTING CONDITIONS EGGCELLENT"
ON THE GREEN: SNOW’S A NO-SHOW
Forecasts for a first-day-of spring northeaster prompted towns across the Greater Red Bank Green to lay down road brine as a precaution, as seen here on Garfield Place late FridayContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: SNOW’S A NO-SHOW"
RED BANK: WEDDING WALK RETURNS SUNDAY
The annual Red Bank Wedding Walk returns on Sunday, March 20, with a grand tour of local merchants, plus champagne reception, prize drawings and more.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA
The vegan, one of the many selections on the menu at Earth Pizza, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON When Paul and Lisa Finkler opened aContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA"
ON THE GREEN: ARRAYED FOR ST. PATRICK’S
Accessorized in splashes of green, visitors and regulars marked another St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Red Bank Thursday. Click the “read more” below for additional photos. And speaking of greenery, moreContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: ARRAYED FOR ST. PATRICK’S"
The project, dubbed the Element, called for 35 rental units on a site previously approved for 27 condos. (Architect’s rendering. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank’s zoning boardContinue reading "RED BANK: ZONERS NIX APARTMENT PLAN"
RED BANK: MILLION $ MARCH ON MONMOUTH
Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny (Mathis) and more, as the Count Basie springs into action with vintage jukebox hits done live.
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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.
CORNED BEEF AND DISCO FRIES?
It’s Friday, and smart Lent-observing Leprechauns know the pot of gold at the end of Red Bank’s rainbow is actually the deliciou ...
SURFBOARD DITCHED
It’s a violation of etiquette in surfing to ditch your board.  (it could hit another surfer and hurt them). But someone appears to ha ...
ELSIE, TAKE ME WITH YOU!
Soaked by pouring rain with the temperature hovering in the low 40’s, this sign in the window of Elsie’s Subs on Monmouth Street ...