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Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of September 11 to September 18, 2015. Crime Reports  Report of Burglary in the areaContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
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SEA BRIGHT: NEW SEASON DAWNS
Coming in on the heels of sunshine-filled summer, autumn arrived at 4:21 a.m. Wednesday, and its first order of business was a somewhat cool and partly cloudy daybreak, as seenContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: NEW SEASON DAWNS"
RED BANK: TOUR TOUTS ECO EFFORTS
Michael Paul Raspanti shows off his eco-friendly organic garden during last year’s Green House Tour in Red Bank.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge.) On a first-autumn-weekend that alsoContinue reading "RED BANK: TOUR TOUTS ECO EFFORTS"
From left at top: Democrats Michael Ballard and Michael DuPont square off against Republicans Mark Taylor and Michael Whelan at the annual Candidates’ Night on October 1. (Photos by John T.Continue reading "RED BANK: CANDIDATES’ FORUM SET"
LITTLE SILVER: CALLING ALL ’75 BUCS CHAMPS
The Red Bank Register provided extensive coverage of Red Bank Regional’s 1975 state championship win over Hightstown. Below, 10 members of the 1975 team with RBR athletic director Del Dal Pra.Continue reading "LITTLE SILVER: CALLING ALL ’75 BUCS CHAMPS"
RED BANK: BASIE UNVEILS NEW ARTS SPACE
Guests mingled in the new Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy Monday. Below, Yvonne Lamb Scudiery and Mayor Pasquale Menna spoke at the unveiling. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "RED BANK: BASIE UNVEILS NEW ARTS SPACE"
RED BANK: TRICK, CHICK, FLECK, AND JOSH
The 2015 edition of Cheap Trick (above) takes the Count Basie Theatre stage this Wednesday — and keyboard wiz Chick Corea teams with banjo master Béla Fleck (below) on SaturdayContinue reading "RED BANK: TRICK, CHICK, FLECK, AND JOSH"
The Red Bank Public Library is conducting a survey to help shape a strategic plan and the future of the institution. Input is welcome from frequent users, occasional visitors andContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY WANTS YOUR TWO CENTS"
DAWGS, CASEYS & BUCS POST BIG WINS
How did your high school football team do Friday night? Check out the monster video reel on our Sports page to see highlights from victories by Rumson-Fair Haven (above), Red Bank CatholicContinue reading "DAWGS, CASEYS & BUCS POST BIG WINS"
RED BANK: GIVE OR TAKE, IT’S ALL FREE
Get a taste of the gift economy on Spring Street in Red Bank Saturday. (Click to enlarge) Got stuff lying around the house or workplace that you’d like to give a newContinue reading "RED BANK: GIVE OR TAKE, IT’S ALL FREE"
Little Silver-based pet photographer and author Kim Levin visits Red Bank’s Galleria Sunday for a book signing session to benefit the Save US Pets Foundation. Animal lovers and book loversContinue reading "RED BANK: A PAWS FOR A BUSY PET PHOTOG"
RED BANK: KIDS TAKE THE WHEEL
Kids of all ages are invited to Touch-A-Truck, during Saturday’s sixth annual benefit event for Monmouth Day Care Center. It seems like a throwback thrill from a bygone age, longContinue reading "RED BANK: KIDS TAKE THE WHEEL"
RED BANK: ZONERS QUESTION HOUSING PLAN
An architect’s rendering, above, shows the elevated patio of the proposed Element apartments, with parking underneath. Below, a view of the property, which includes a strip alongside the old Liberty HoseContinue reading "RED BANK: ZONERS QUESTION HOUSING PLAN"
CHURN: DELFINI OUT, TWO SWEET SHOPS IN
Randi Garfinkel with the chocolate fountain in the newly opened Chocolate Works. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The neverending Churn of Red Bank storesContinue reading "CHURN: DELFINI OUT, TWO SWEET SHOPS IN"
RED BANK/MIDDLETOWN: BRIDGE DISMANTLED
Motorists and pedestrians crossing the new Hubbards Bridge on West Front Street between Red Bank and Middletown in recent days have been treated to an unusual sight: the piece-by-piece dismantling of theContinue reading "RED BANK/MIDDLETOWN: BRIDGE DISMANTLED"
MIDDLETOWN: WRITTEN ON THE WIND
The county Park System invites one and all to a first-ever Wind and Sea Festival on Saturday…while windsurfers of all skill levels return once more to Sandy Hook Bay thisContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: WRITTEN ON THE WIND"
RED BANK: PRESERVATION EFFORTS LAUDED
The home of Paul and Nancy Cagno, at the corner of Wallace and Mount streets, above, and the circa 1903 mansion that’s now the office of Smallwood Wealth Management, at 199Continue reading "RED BANK: PRESERVATION EFFORTS LAUDED"
RED BANK: RESIDENCY AN ISSUE IN RACE
Red Bank school board candidate Mike Clancy. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD One of six candidates on the ballot in this year’s Red Bank Board of EducationContinue reading "RED BANK: RESIDENCY AN ISSUE IN RACE"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of September 3 to September 11, 2015. Crime Reports  Complaint of Terroristic Threats in theContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
SANDY HOOK: BACKERS HOPE TO SAVE HOUSE
The Sandlass House, at the entrance to Sandy Hook, is the subject of a campaign by a new preservation group, whose logo is shown below.  (Photo by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: BACKERS HOPE TO SAVE HOUSE"
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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 ...