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LITTLE SILVER: BRIDGE CLOSING PLANNED
Commuters who travel between Little Silver and Oceanport via Oceanport Avenue are in for some changes to their routine. Beginning on or about January 12, the Oceanport Avenue bridge willContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: BRIDGE CLOSING PLANNED"
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RED BANK: NEW ‘REASON’ FOR OLD FRIENDS
Ken Stunkel, left, and Two River Theater founder Bob Rechnitz are first-time, eighty-something playwrights getting the big-time treatment. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)   By TOM CHESEK When the 2015-2016Continue reading "RED BANK: NEW ‘REASON’ FOR OLD FRIENDS"
RED BANK CRIME & ARREST REPORTS
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of December 10, 2015 to January 7, 2016. This information is unedited. CRIMESContinue reading "RED BANK CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
RED BANK: TAKE US HOME, KATHLEEN
Repeat Basie favorite Kathleen Madigan returns to Red Bank for an encore Saturday evening. Here’s a sample bit.  Long before there was an internet bubble and a housing bubble, thereContinue reading "RED BANK: TAKE US HOME, KATHLEEN"
RED BANK: HAMPTON HOTEL PLAN REVIVED
Lawyer Ron Gasiorowski, who has sued to block to the hotel, examines a rendering at a 2012 hearing. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD FiveContinue reading "RED BANK: HAMPTON HOTEL PLAN REVIVED"
ON THE GREEN: A FLEETING TOUCH OF ICE
After a two-day dalliance with winter, seen Wednesday in the form of an icy puddle on Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, the Greater Green returns to relatively warmer weather in theContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: A FLEETING TOUCH OF ICE"
RED BANK: NO PEDESTALS, NO LIMITS
It’s UP AGAINST THE WALL at a Saturday evening reception, as a special display of sculpture uses the Art Alliance of Monmouth County gallery itself as a crucial component ofContinue reading "RED BANK: NO PEDESTALS, NO LIMITS"
RED BANK: MENNA SEEKS PDQ CHARTER REPORT
Mayor Pasquale Menna with Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry after Saturday’s borough government reorganization. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank Mayor Pasquale MennaContinue reading "RED BANK: MENNA SEEKS PDQ CHARTER REPORT"
SEA BRIGHT: DOLPHIN STAY RAISES CONCERNS
A stand-up paddler got close to the dolphin in the Shrewsbury River between Sea Bright and Rumson last week. Marine experts say humans and boats should keep away from the animal.  (Photo byContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: DOLPHIN STAY RAISES CONCERNS"
RUMSON: WRITE-IN CAPTURES R-FH SEAT
According to results posted on the Monmouth County Clerk’s website, write-in candidate John M. Caruso was the top vote-getter in a runoff election for a seat on the Rumson-Fair Haven RegionalContinue reading "RUMSON: WRITE-IN CAPTURES R-FH SEAT"
A 12-year-old Red Bank Charter School student was struck by a vehicle on Monmouth Street Monday afternoon. Police Chief Darren McConnell told redbankgreen that the girl, a female, was transported toContinue reading "RED BANK: CHILD STRUCK BY VEHICLE"
A Red Bank pet shop was among more than two dozen retailers statewide cited for violating a law aimed at giving consumers more information about animals for sale, the New Jersey Attorney General’sContinue reading "RED BANK: PET SHOP CITED FOR NOTICE ISSUES"
RED BANK: MR. PIZZA SOLD; SICILIA CLOSES
Two downtown restaurateurs have acquired Mr. Pizza Slice on Monmouth Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A non-nonsense staple from the days before Red Bank becameContinue reading "RED BANK: MR. PIZZA SOLD; SICILIA CLOSES"
LINCROFT: A CHORUS OF APPROVAL
The Shrewsbury Chorale is looking to corral some new voices — and for the next two Tuesday evenings, the public is invited to join in the chorus of community.  Continue reading "LINCROFT: A CHORUS OF APPROVAL"
RED BANK: GOP SHAKES UP TOWN HALL
Mike Whelan, 24, at his swearing in as Red Bank councilman. Below, Whelan running mate Mark Taylor. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) [Correction: The original version of thisContinue reading "RED BANK: GOP SHAKES UP TOWN HALL"
RED BANK: A SAVE, AND THEN A SWEARING-IN
Chris Soden gives his oath as Red Bank fire chief at the Union Hose Company. Behind Soden are deputies Pete DeFazio, left, and Stu Jensen, partly obscured. (Photo by John T. Ward.Continue reading "RED BANK: A SAVE, AND THEN A SWEARING-IN"
RED BANK: DEER… OR REINDEER?
With Christmas over, were three of Santa’s reindeer hoping to reunite with Jolly St. Nick in Red Bank over the weekend? Borough resident Charlie Bierly photographed this deer trio in the intersection ofContinue reading "RED BANK: DEER… OR REINDEER?"
RED BANK: TWO NABBED IN STATION HOLDUP
File photo of the Shell station on Newman Springs Road. (Archive photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Two Pennsylvania women were arrested early Saturday morningContinue reading "RED BANK: TWO NABBED IN STATION HOLDUP"
The Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse offers an opportunity for quiet reflection on New Year’s Day — and some spirited dialogue every Sunday morning thereafter.   The resolutions that we make onContinue reading "LINCROFT: WALK, TALK AT THE MEETINGHOUSE"
RED BANK: MAN LEAPS TO HIS DEATH
A 40-year-old man who previously resided at Grandville Towers in Red Bank leapt to his death from the building’s 10th floor Monday morning, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.Continue reading "RED BANK: MAN LEAPS TO HIS DEATH"
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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)  
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 ...