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WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Red, white and extremely blue. This week’s summer-ending Where Have I Seen This? appears in all its natural, glorious and unretouched colors. Can you identify its location? Take a guess! PleaseContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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August 28th, 2014 @ 7am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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SANDY HOOK: TEEN DROWNS IN OCEAN
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Sandy Hook as seen from the Azzolina Bridge in 2012. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) A Middlesex County teenager died hours after being pulled unresponsive from theContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: TEEN DROWNS IN OCEAN"
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August 28th, 2014 @ 6am
RUMSON: ON THE ROAD TO CANTERBURY
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St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church takes its place among the works of art on display, with tours offered during the annual Canterbury Art Show that begins on Friday, August 29. ReturningContinue reading "RUMSON: ON THE ROAD TO CANTERBURY"
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August 27th, 2014 @ 12pm
SUMMER 2014: GONE FISHIN’
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Under sunny skies, an unidentified boater fished the blue waters of our beautiful Navesink River near the Route 35 Cooper Bridge Tuesday. A boatload of sunshine fills the forecast throughContinue reading "SUMMER 2014: GONE FISHIN’"
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August 27th, 2014 @ 5am
The overdose death of an Oxford House resident has resulted in charges against a man described by authorities as an acquaintance.  (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RUMSON: MAN CHARGED IN OXFORD O.D."
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August 26th, 2014 @ 4pm
RED BANK: HOUSE FULL OF UNCLES
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The men from Uncle Funky commandeer the Red Bank Woman’s Club for a Reckless Steamy Night house party on Friday, August 29. It’s a house party unlike any other —Continue reading "RED BANK: HOUSE FULL OF UNCLES"
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August 26th, 2014 @ 12pm
A view along Broad Street from 2012. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) What’s your favorite New Jersey downtown? The state chapter of the American Planning Association isContinue reading "RED BANK: IS THIS A ‘GREAT’ DOWNTOWN?"
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August 26th, 2014 @ 10am
Recent crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. Robert Treadway, age 25, from Central Avenue in Aberdeen, NJ, arrested on August 13, 2014 byContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: DWI, POT, LEWDNESS & MORE"
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August 26th, 2014 @ 9am
MIDDLETOWN: THE LAWN IS A BATTLEFIELD
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The last outdoor concert of the summer season hits the lawn at Middletown Arts Center, with a Tuesday night performance by Pat Benatar tribute band Little Paradise. She’s won aContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: THE LAWN IS A BATTLEFIELD"
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August 25th, 2014 @ 12pm
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of August 9 to August 22, 2014. Report of Shoplifting in the area of SpiritsContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
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August 25th, 2014 @ 11am
FAIR HAVEN: FINE DAY FOR BARGAINHUNTERS
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In conjunction with the start of the Fireman’s Fair, the shops of Fair Haven held their annual sidewalk sale over the weekend. Cloudy skies made Saturday a better day forContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FINE DAY FOR BARGAINHUNTERS"
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August 25th, 2014 @ 8am
LINCROFT, SHREWSBURY: ART AND ABOUT
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MR. TOOLEY is among the paintings by Paul Hansen on display at Shrewbury’s Guild of Creative Art, beginning with a reception on Sunday afternoon. “Hero worship, I’ve come to realize,Continue reading "LINCROFT, SHREWSBURY: ART AND ABOUT"
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August 23rd, 2014 @ 12pm
FAIR HAVEN: FAIR TRADITION CONTINUES
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The first night of the annual Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair, which returned Friday night is about neighbors re-connecting, kids returning from summer camp to discuss the upcoming school year behindContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FAIR TRADITION CONTINUES"
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August 23rd, 2014 @ 8am
RED BANK: HEARING OPENS ON MARKET PLAN
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Audience members reviewing the site plan for a market, condos and townhomes at Red Bank’s five corners, detailed below. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "RED BANK: HEARING OPENS ON MARKET PLAN"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 10pm
RED BANK: BOROUGH BUILDING RAZED
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Almost two weeks later than last expected, a borough-owned building next to Red Bank’s town hall on Monmouth Street was razed and cleared away Thursday. A former residence acquired asContinue reading "RED BANK: BOROUGH BUILDING RAZED"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 3pm
FAIR HAVEN: A WEEKEND OF SIGHT ‘N SOUND
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While the annual Fireman’s Fair turns up the late-summer heat beginning Friday evening, The Wag closes out the season of free concerts on Saturday night, on the borough’s municipal dock. Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: A WEEKEND OF SIGHT ‘N SOUND"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 12pm
RUMSON: SUEDE TO THE RHYTHM
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Social media-savvy Canadian band Cherry Suede takes it to Molly Maguire’s in Rumson for their sole area appearance, this Saturday night. The tour itinerary includes Montreal, Toronto, Philadelphia and…Rumson? LastContinue reading "RUMSON: SUEDE TO THE RHYTHM"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: VAN ZANDT IN THE VANGUARD
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Middletown’s own “Little” Steven Van Zandt — photographed outside the Count Basie Theatre in 2008 — is one of the inaugural recipients of the Basie’s Vanguard Awards, honoring lifelong devotionContinue reading "RED BANK: VAN ZANDT IN THE VANGUARD"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 9am
SHARED KITCHEN EASES STORM’S AFTERMATH
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Lynn McKittrick and Linda Walton utilizing the kitchen of Via45  for their catering business, the Whistling Onion. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON “What are we goingContinue reading "SHARED KITCHEN EASES STORM’S AFTERMATH"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 8am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Can you identify the subject of this week’s Where Have I Seen This? Take a guess! Please send your answer to [email protected].
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August 21st, 2014 @ 7am
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PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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 ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...