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FAIR HAVEN: POLICE REPORTS
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Fair Haven Police Department for the month of January, 2016. Fair Haven Police Blotter January 2016 • 1/1/16- Patrol was dispatchedContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: POLICE REPORTS"
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LITTLE SILVER: COP’S CONVICTION UPHELD
By JOHN T. WARD A former Little Silver police officer now serving time for an attack on a handcuffed man in the borough police station did not get an unfairContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: COP’S CONVICTION UPHELD"
RED BANK: CHARTER TRIES SILENCE WITH PR
Charter school Principal Meredith Pennotti with a school cofounder, Michael Stasi, center, and trustee Roger Foss, in blue tie. Below, charter school parent and middle school employee Diana Archila addressesContinue reading "RED BANK: CHARTER TRIES SILENCE WITH PR"
RUMSON: BATCHLER CUT AS FOOTBALL COACH
Former Rumson-Fair Haven Regional head football coach Bryan Batchler led the team to its third straight state sectional football championship in December. (Image courtesy of Shore Sports Zone) By JOHN T. WARD SixContinue reading "RUMSON: BATCHLER CUT AS FOOTBALL COACH"
RED BANK: BUONA SERA, JIMMY JOHN’S OK’D
The former Wayne’s Market on West Front Street is slated to open as a Jimmy John’s franchise owned by Gaslight Anthem bassist Alex Levine, at left below, and Matt Schaffert,Continue reading "RED BANK: BUONA SERA, JIMMY JOHN’S OK’D"
RUMSON: POLICE BLOTTER
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Rumson Police Department for the period of December 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016. Arrests 12/16/15 Grace Maggiulli arrested Valerie Valentini, 59,Continue reading "RUMSON: POLICE BLOTTER"
RED BANK: BEAM US UP, BASIE
“KHAAANNNN!” The coming of the mighty Shatner is heralded at the Count Basie Theatre with a three night Kirk-out of films in the classic STAR TREK franchise. Below,Middletown’s own BillyContinue reading "RED BANK: BEAM US UP, BASIE"
GET READY FOR A SMOOCHFEST
Remember those great old Valentines that used to run each year in the classified sections of newspapers? Getting one was a thrill. But just sitting and reading them was aContinue reading "GET READY FOR A SMOOCHFEST"
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of January 21 to January 28, 2016. This information is unedited. CRIMES CriminalContinue reading "RED BANK CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
The Red Bank Charter School plans to hold an open forum and press conference on its controversial expansion plan Tuesday at 7 p.m., the school announced Sunday. “The press conference will provideContinue reading "RED BANK: CHARTER SCHOOL SLATES FORUM"
LITTLE SILVER: ARTISTS AND ORCHIDS REPORT
Among the works on display  at Sickles Market Saturday are mixed-media, coastal-themed wall hangings by Yolanda Fleming, above. Orchids fill the greenhouse,on Sunday. (Above photo by Nancy Ellen Photography)  LocalsContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: ARTISTS AND ORCHIDS REPORT"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUB WITH A SIDE OF JOY
The honey maple turkey sandwich on a roll from Butlers. Below, owner Paul Stout. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON It doesn’t matter if your mood isContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SUB WITH A SIDE OF JOY"
RED BANK: COUNCIL OKS STEP ON PARKING
The planning board was directed to evaluate the borough-owned White Street lot for its “suitability” for a parking garage. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "RED BANK: COUNCIL OKS STEP ON PARKING"
LINCROFT: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME WINTER?
When life gives you winter, make Winterfest — the second annual edition of which returns to Lincroft’s Thompson Park this Saturday afternoon (pictured is a scene from the inaugural, snow-freeContinue reading "LINCROFT: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME WINTER?"
RED BANK: PANEL BLASTS ‘SEGREGATION’
The 17-year-old charter school has said a weighted lottery that takes racial and economic factors into account would be used in the expansion. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: PANEL BLASTS ‘SEGREGATION’"
RED BANK: COPS HONORED AS LIFESAVERS
The Red Bank borough council honored three police officers — from left, Tanner Shea, TD Doremus and Cevin Albert — as lifesavers Wednesday night for their roles in the rescue ofContinue reading "RED BANK: COPS HONORED AS LIFESAVERS"
RED BANK: LOCAL SMOKE BBQ PLANS OPENING
Local Smoke BBQ plans to fire up its smoker in a building last rented by Delfini. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Nearly twoContinue reading "RED BANK: LOCAL SMOKE BBQ PLANS OPENING"
RED BANK: TWO WATER BONDS ON AGENDA
A wireless water meter installed on a newly constructed home on Oakland Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD With two clocks ticking down toContinue reading "RED BANK: TWO WATER BONDS ON AGENDA"
RED BANK: BARRIS TO JAZZ UP A STEAMY NIGHT
Noted music scholar, journalist and guitar ace Mike Barris is scheduled to play as Reckless Steamy Nights return this Friday to the Woman’s Club of Red Bank. It’s a time ofContinue reading "RED BANK: BARRIS TO JAZZ UP A STEAMY NIGHT"
RED BANK: PANEL TO AIR CHARTER ‘CONCERNS’
A standing-room crowd filled the middle school auditorium for Friday night’s hearing on the charter school expansion. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A panel commissioned toContinue reading "RED BANK: PANEL TO AIR CHARTER ‘CONCERNS’"
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FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
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 ...
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