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FAIR HAVEN: MIMI AT THE CROSSROADS
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Singer-songwriter-novelist Mimi Cross makes an appearance in Fair Haven Thursday to promote her new work of fiction, “Before Goodbye.”  (Click to enlarge) By TOM CHESEK “It was great to see everybody,”Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: MIMI AT THE CROSSROADS"
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January 20th, 2016 @ 12pm
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RED BANK: CHARTER BAILS FROM HEARING
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Charter school Principal Meredith Pennotti with Mayor Pasquale Menna on Veteran’s Day. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Hours after a public hearing on the proposedContinue reading "RED BANK: CHARTER BAILS FROM HEARING"
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January 20th, 2016 @ 10am
RED BANK: CHARTER PANEL TO HOLD HEARING
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Retired teacher Barbara Boas, center, was one of seven borough residents named to a study commission last week. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD MayorContinue reading "RED BANK: CHARTER PANEL TO HOLD HEARING"
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January 19th, 2016 @ 5pm
SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER
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Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of January 4 to January 11, 2014. Crime Reports A report of Terroristic Threats wasContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
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January 19th, 2016 @ 2pm
RED BANK: DUXIANA DEPARTS; SUSHI COMING
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The Duxiana store has vacated the building dubbed the Temple of Fashion, built in 1894. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In this edition of redbankgreen‘s Retail Churn:Continue reading "RED BANK: DUXIANA DEPARTS; SUSHI COMING"
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January 19th, 2016 @ 8am
RED BANK: KKK FLIERS LEFT ON LAWNS
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One of the fliers found on McLaren Street Monday morning. (Click to enlarge) [See update below] By JOHN T. WARD Residents of Red Bank and Fair Haven awoke Monday morning — Dr. MartinContinue reading "RED BANK: KKK FLIERS LEFT ON LAWNS"
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January 18th, 2016 @ 11am
RED BANK: FOURTH MAN CHARGED IN SLAYING
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Photos of slain Red Bank teacher Jonelle Melton, as displayed at a prosecutor’s press conference in November. Below, a state Department of Corrections photo of suspect Jerry J. Spraulding. (Photo aboveContinue reading "RED BANK: FOURTH MAN CHARGED IN SLAYING"
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January 18th, 2016 @ 6am
ON THE GREEN: FIRST SNOW OF 2016
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The Greater Green got its first coating of snow of Winter 2016 Sunday evening, as seen on the fishing pier in Red Bank’s Marine Park. With temperatures hovering just belowContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: FIRST SNOW OF 2016"
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January 18th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: BECK WEIGHS IN ON CHARTER PLAN
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The charter school campus on Oakland Street, above, abuts a commercial building on Oakland Street in which the school recently leased space for current and possible future use. (Photo by John T.Continue reading "RED BANK: BECK WEIGHS IN ON CHARTER PLAN"
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January 15th, 2016 @ 2pm
RED BANK: PERCUSSIVE PEGHER MEETS NJSO
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Lisa Pegher is the special guest soloist on Saturday night, as the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of a new percussion concerto at the Count Basie.  MusicContinue reading "RED BANK: PERCUSSIVE PEGHER MEETS NJSO"
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January 15th, 2016 @ 12pm
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of January 7 to January 14, 2016. This information is unedited. CRIMES CriminalContinue reading "RED BANK CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
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January 14th, 2016 @ 3pm
RED BANK: 10TH AVE. FREES UP LOCAL SOUNDS
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Veteran Shore guitar star Siegfried Schock (above) leads the Ziggy Shock band at 10th Ave Burrito Friday night. Virago (below) take the same stage January 29. Reports from the FrontContinue reading "RED BANK: 10TH AVE. FREES UP LOCAL SOUNDS"
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January 14th, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: COURT BACKS HEIGHT CHANGE
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The seven-story, 76-room hotel would be built on a one-acre riverfront property adjacent to Cooper’s Bridge, seen here from the Middletown side of the Navesink. (Photo by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: COURT BACKS HEIGHT CHANGE"
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January 14th, 2016 @ 10am
RED BANK: MARCHERS REJECT CHARTER PLAN
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Protesters marched from the middle school to borough hall in freezing weather. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank residents hoping to slow orContinue reading "RED BANK: MARCHERS REJECT CHARTER PLAN"
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January 14th, 2016 @ 7am
RED BANK: ELVIS IS EVERYWHERE, MAN
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Double Trouble: Mike Albert and Scot Bruce (above) represent two different eras of Elvis Presley’s legacy, as the King’s eleventh annual Birthday Bash returns to the Basie on Friday night…whileContinue reading "RED BANK: ELVIS IS EVERYWHERE, MAN"
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January 13th, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: COUNCIL TO SEEK CHARTER DELAY
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Parents and kids packed the Red Bank Middle School auditorium last month to protest a planned expansion of the Red Bank Charter School. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: COUNCIL TO SEEK CHARTER DELAY"
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January 12th, 2016 @ 6pm
RED BANK: MEET THE NEW DEPARTMENT HEADS
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Cliff Keen, above, is the new director of public utilities, and Charlie Hoffmann, below, runs parks and rec. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD RecentContinue reading "RED BANK: MEET THE NEW DEPARTMENT HEADS"
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January 12th, 2016 @ 12pm
SEA BRIGHT: HARRY’S ENDS ERA ON HIGH NOTE
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Lynne Perry-Szwede, behind the bar, reminisced with Mary Orr, above, while Feli Donato and Mike Sakowski took a last turn at the pool table at Harry’s Lobster House. (Photos by SusanContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: HARRY’S ENDS ERA ON HIGH NOTE"
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January 11th, 2016 @ 7pm
RED BANK: STAR-POWERED STEPPING
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A cast of terpsichorean talents takes to the Basie boards for two Wednesday shows, as ‘Dancing With the Stars Live!’ rolls into town. One can easily make the case thatContinue reading "RED BANK: STAR-POWERED STEPPING"
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January 11th, 2016 @ 9am
MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER
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Recent crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. ​​​Paul Maclear, age 45, from Palmer Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 17, 2015 byContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER"
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January 11th, 2016 @ 7am
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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)  
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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 ...
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 ...